{"id":49192,"date":"2014-02-05T07:54:13","date_gmt":"2014-02-05T14:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/?p=49192"},"modified":"2014-02-05T07:54:13","modified_gmt":"2014-02-05T14:54:13","slug":"florida-takes-over-top-spot-in-mens-division-i-cscaa-coaches-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/florida-takes-over-top-spot-in-mens-division-i-cscaa-coaches-poll\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Takes Over Top Spot in Men’s Division I CSCAA Coaches Poll"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOENIX, Arizona, February 5. THE college dual meet season is nearing its end, and several teams climbed to their highest positions in the latest poll of Division I swimming and diving men\u2019s teams from the College Swim Coaches Association of America. Most significantly, the Michigan Wolverines lost the No. 1 status they had held since the beginning of the season to the Florida Gators.<\/p>\n

The goal of the CSCAA rankings committee is to produce an in-season poll of the 25 best-performing teams in rank order at the time of each poll. The poll is not designed to predict the results of the NCAA Championship, but rather which teams would win head-to-head against other teams in the country. <\/p>\n

Specifically, the poll committee does not differentiate between the types of meets, or the status of a specific team in terms of rested versus unrested, when considering votes. Further, rankings are only based on performances that have taken place up to that point in the season, with an emphasis on action from the previous poll. <\/p>\n

Swimming World<\/i> has been invited as a media member to participate in the polling process, and has a vote in each poll. Jeff Commings serves as Swimming World’s representative on these weekly conference calls.<\/p>\n

1. Florida (9-0, 5-0 SEC)
\nLast poll rank: 2<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at All-Florida Invitational (9\/27) (First place)
\nW at Minnesota (10\/12), 172-124
\nW at Missouri (10\/17), 169-130
\nW vs. Georgia (11-1), 179-119
\nW vs. Alabama (11\/7), 169-123
\nBuckeye Invitational (11\/22-24)
\nW vs. Florida State (1\/4), 180-118
\nSMU Classic (1\/17-18)
\nW at Florida Atlantic (1\/18), 166-123<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Auburn (1\/25), 180-117
\nW at Tennessee (2\/1), 179-121<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> SEC Championships (Feb. 18-22)<\/p>\n

Florida ended its dual meet season with a perfect record and its new place at the top of the CSCAA rankings, coasting through its wins against two conference foes.<\/p>\n

2. Michigan (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten)
\nLast poll rank: 1<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Iowa (9\/27), 182-110
\nW at Dennis Stark Relays, (10\/11), First out of five teams
\nW at Notre Dame and Auburn (10\/12); 195-103 vs. Auburn, 201-99 vs. Notre Dame
\nW at Indiana (10\/25), 203-97
\nW vs. Texas (at Indiana) (10\/25), 166-134
\nMichigan Open (11\/22-24)
\nUSA Swimming natioinals (12\/5-7)
\nOrange Bowl Classic (1\/3)
\nW at Purdue (1\/10), 176-124
\nW at Northwestern (1\/11), 177-115
\nSMU Classic (1\/17-18)<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW at Ohio State (2\/1), 151-147<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Saturday vs. Michigan State<\/p>\n

Michigan nearly got its first \u201cL\u201d of the season against a well-prepared Ohio State team, and a close win over Ohio State cost the Wolverines their coveted post at the top of the heap.<\/p>\n

3. California (5-0, 2-0 Pac 12)
\nLast poll rank: 4<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nCal Poly King of the Pool (9\/20-21), unscored
\nW vs. Pacific (10\/3), 149-104
\nW vs. Indiana (10\/11), 173-122
\nW vs. Wisconsin (11\/1), 151-131
\nUSA Swimming nationals (12\/5-7)<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Arizona State (1\/24), 178-113
\nW vs. Arizona (1\/25), 206-92<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Thursday at Cal State-Bakersfield<\/p>\n

The Golden Bears held steady after a weekend of putting up fast times against Arizona State and Arizona.<\/p>\n

4 (tie). Southern California (3-0, 2-0 Pac 12)
\nLast poll rank: 6<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Arizona State (11\/8), 171-119
\nW at Arizona (11\/9), 172-128
\nTexas Invitational (12\/5-7)
\nW vs. Wisconsin (1\/11), 151-124
\nSMU Classic (1\/17-18)<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> February 7 vs. California<\/p>\n

4 (tie). Ohio State (9-1, 3-1 Big Ten)
\nLast poll rank: 9<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Kentucky (10\/11), 176-122
\nW vs. Kenyon (10\/25), 186-101
\nW vs. Cleveland State (10\/25), 201-91
\nW vs. Denison (10\/25), 202-90
\nW vs. Virginia Tech (10\/25), 165.5-135.5
\nW at Purdue (11\/8), 169-131
\nW vs. Iowa (at Purdue) (11\/8), 195-105
\nW vs. Northwestern (at Purdue) (11\/8), 231-69
\nBuckeye Invitational (11\/22-24)
\nKenyon Winter Invitational (1\/17-18)<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. West Virginia (1\/31), 177-99
\nL vs. Michigan (2\/1), 151-147<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Friday vs. Wright State<\/p>\n

Losing to the reigning NCAA champions by four points made quite an impression on the voting panel, as the Buckeyes reach their highest place (so far) the top 10.<\/p>\n

6. Texas (7-1 1-0 Big 12)
\nLast poll rank: 3<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. North Carolina (10\/17), 171.5-126.5
\nW at Indiana (10\/25), 204-96
\nL vs. Michigan (at Indiana) (10\/25), 166-134
\nW vs. Virginia (11\/8-9), 225-128
\nW vs. Penn State (at Virginia), 185-168
\nW vs. West Virginia (at Virginia), 259-93
\nTexas Invitational (12\/5-7)
\nW vs. Auburn (1\/9), 162.5-132.5
\nW vs. Georgia (1\/11), 169-126<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW at Arizona (1\/31-2\/1), 194-153<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Big 12 Championships (Feb. 25-March 1)<\/p>\n

Despite swimming outdoors in chilly temperatures, the Longhorns had no trouble beating Arizona in a two-day dual meet. The team now prepares to qualify swimmers for the NCAAs at the Big 12 championships.<\/p>\n

7. Indiana (5-4, 2-1 Big Ten)
\nLast poll rank: 8<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nL at California (10\/11), 173-122
\nL at Stanford (10\/12), 183-111
\nL vs. Michigan (10\/25), 203-97
\nL vs. Texas (10\/25), 204-96
\nW vs. Kentucky (11\/1), 208-92
\nW vs. Tennessee (11\/1), 179-121
\nUSA Swimming nationals (12\/5-7)
\nW at Iowa (1\/18), 195-102
\nW vs. Missouri (at Iowa) (1\/18), 173-124<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Louisville (1\/31), 162-138<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Saturday at Purdue<\/p>\n

Indiana stays in the top 10 this week, thanks to a big win over Louisville, and could remain there after racing Purdue this weekend.<\/p>\n

8. Stanford (5-0, 2-0 Pac 12)
\nLast poll rank: 11<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Indiana (10\/12), 183-111
\nW vs. Wisconsin (11\/2), 175-116
\nUNLV Invitational (11\/21-23)
\nW vs. Pacific (1\/11), 145-101<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Arizona (1\/24), 185-113
\nW vs. Arizona State (1\/25), 135-101<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Friday vs. UC-Santa Barbara<\/p>\n

Stanford is back in the top 10 after a strong weekend of racing.<\/p>\n

9. Harvard (7-2, 6-0 Ivy League)
\nLast poll rank: Not ranked<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Dartmouth (11\/15), 211.5-88.5
\nW vs. Cornell (at Dartmouth) (11\/15), 229-71
\nW vs Columbia (11\/22), 170-130
\nTexas Invitational (12\/5-7)
\nW vs. Brown (1\/11), 194-101
\nL at Virginia Tech (1\/17), 232.5-137.5
\nL vs. Virginia (at Virginia Tech), (1\/17), 222.5-147.5
\nW vs. Wisconsin (at Virginia Tech) (1\/17), 221.5-145.5
\nW vs. Yale (1\/31), 203-150
\nW vs. Princeton (at Yale) (1\/31), 213-140<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Saturday vs. Penn<\/p>\n

The Crimson came from nowhere to vault into the top 10 after handily defeating two conference rivals over the weekend at the storied Yale pool.<\/p>\n

10. Auburn (3-3, 2-1 SEC)
\nLast poll rank: 10<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nDennis Stark Relays (10\/11), second place
\nW at Notre Dame (10\/\t12), 201-99
\nL vs. Michigan (10\/12), 195-103
\nAt Royals Invite (10\/25), unscored
\nW at LSU (11\/2), 151-87
\nAuburn Invite (11\/22-24)
\nL at Texas (1\/9), 162.5-132.5<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nL at Florida (1\/25), 180-117
\nW vs. South Carolina (2\/1), 170-124<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Southeastern Conference Championships (Feb. 18-22)<\/p>\n

Auburn heads into the conference championships holding steady in 10th place after losing to Florida and trashing South Carolina\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n

11. Minnesota (9-2, 5-1 Big Ten)
\nLast poll rank: 14<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Arizona State (10\/5), 190-95
\nL vs. Florida (10\/12), 172-124
\nW at Wisconsin (10\/18-19), 220-150
\nW at Iowa (11\/1), 174-126
\nW at North Dakota (11\/9), 179-113
\nArena Grand Prix (11\/14-16)
\nJean Freeman Invite (12-6-7)
\nW at Hawaii (1\/4), 134-103
\nL vs. Michigan (1\/11), 176-124
\nW vs. Michigan State (1\/11), 187.5-112.5
\nSMU Classic (1\/17-18)<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. North Carolina State (1\/24-25), 192-159
\nW vs. Purdue (1\/31-2\/1), 188-164
\nW vs. Wisconsin (1\/31-2\/1), 227-125<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Big Ten Conference championships (Feb. 26-March 1)<\/p>\n

Minnesota was impressive all season with consistent performances in dual-meet action, and wrapped up this phase of the season with dominating conference wins. <\/p>\n

12. Arizona (1-5, 0-4 Pac 12)
\n Last poll rank: 5<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nL at Utah (10\/19), 152-148
\nW vs. UNLV (10\/25), 208-91
\nL vs. Southern California (11\/9), 172-128
\nTexas Invitational (12\/5-7)<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nL at Stanford (1\/24), 185-113
\nL at California (1\/25), 206-92
\nL vs. Texas (1\/31-2\/1), 194-153<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Saturday at Arizona State<\/p>\n

The Wildcats lost three dual meets against three strong teams, and will look to jump back into the top 10 after this weekend\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n

13. North Carolina (6-2, 3-0 ACC)
\nLast poll rank: 16<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nVirginia Tech Swimming Challenge (10\/11), second place
\nL at Texas (10\/17), 171-126
\nW at Texas Christian, 188-109
\nW vs. Louisville (11\/1-2), 186-161
\nNike Cup (11\/21-23)
\nUnscored relay meet vs. Penn State (1\/3)
\nW vs. Navy (1\/11), 177-118<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Virginia (1\/25), 154-145
\nW vs. North Carolina State (1\/31), 154-144
\nW at Duke (2\/1), 172-120<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Saturday vs. College of Charleston<\/p>\n

North Carolina ends the dual-meet phase of the season in the top 15, and as the top-ranked ACC team.<\/p>\n

14. Georgia (9-2, 5-1 SEC)
\nLast poll rank: 12<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Kentucky (9\/25),162-110
\nW vs. Wisconsin (10\/4-5), 179-139
\nW vs. Georgia Tech (10\/15), 184-109
\nW at LSU (10\/18), 180-112
\nL at Florida (11\/1), 179-119
\nW vs. Emory (11\/15), 137-73
\nAuburn Invitational (11\/22-24)
\nW vs. North Carolina State (1\/4), 156-142
\nW at Texas A&M (1\/10), 173-127
\nL at Texas (1\/11), 169-126<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Tennessee (1\/25), 161.5-135.5
\nW vs. Alabama (2\/1), 164.5-116.5<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Southeastern Conference Championships (Feb. 18-22)<\/p>\n

Georgia\u2019s dual-meet season wrapped up with some easy conference wins, with no one putting up notable performances worthy of a move up the rankings.<\/p>\n

15. Louisville (6-2, 1-0 American)
\nLast poll rank: 7<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Xavier (10\/11), 189-70
\nW vs. Tennessee (10\/24), 167-132
\nL at North Carolina (11\/1-2), 186-161
\nMichigan Open (11\/22-24)
\nUSA Swimming nationals (12\/5-7)
\nW at Georgia Tech (1\/4), 191.5-70.5
\nW vs. Cincinnati (1\/11), 234-65
\nSMU Classic (1\/17-18)<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Notre Dame (1\/24), 186-114
\nW vs. Kentucky (1\/25), 212.5-87.5
\nL at Indiana (1\/31), 162-138<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> American Athletic Conference Championships (Feb. 19-22)<\/p>\n

Louisville had the potential to move up in the rankings after beating Notre Dame and Kentucky, but a loss to Indiana puts them outside the top 10 as they head into the conference meet.<\/p>\n

16. Princeton (5-2, 5-2 Ivy League)
\nLast poll rank: Not ranked<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nPrinceton Open (11\/15-16)
\nW vs. Penn (11\/23), 172-123
\nW vs. Cornell (11\/23) 203-92
\nW vs. Dartmouth (12\/6-8), 203.5-94.5
\nW vs. Brown (12\/6-8), 192-103
\nL at Navy (1\/4), 157-143
\nW at Yale (1\/31-2\/1), 194-159
\nL vs. Harvard (at Yale) (1\/31-2\/1), 213-140<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Friday vs. Columbia<\/p>\n

The H-Y-P meet brings a second Ivy League school into the top 25.<\/p>\n

17. Florida State (5-1, 3-0 ACC)
\nLast poll rank: 15<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nAll-Florida Invite (9\/27-29), second place
\nW at Alabama (10\/12), 179-121
\nW vs. North Carolina State (10\/25), 162-136
\nW vs. Georgia Tech (10\/25), 213-65
\nAuburn Invitational (11\/22-24)
\nL at Florida (1\/4), 180-118
\nW vs. Florida Atlantic (1\/17), 176-113<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Miami (1\/31), 174-113<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Atlantic Coast Conference championships (Feb. 26-March 1)<\/p>\n

Florida State falls a little bit in the rankings, but will go into the ACC championships in the top 20 nationally.<\/p>\n

18. Virginia Tech (11-2, 4-0 ACC)
\nLast poll rank: 13<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nVirginia Tech Swimming Challenge (10\/11), first place
\nW vs. North Carolina State (10\/19), 185-113
\nL at Ohio State (11\/1), 156.5-135.5
\nW vs. Denison (at Ohio State) (11\/1), 251-49
\nW vs. Cleveland State (at Ohio State) (11\/1), 252-48
\nW at Cincinnati (11\/2), 139-93
\nW at Pittsburgh (11\/9), 204-106
\nW vs. Notre Dame (at Pittsburgh) (11\/9), 181-119
\nVirginia Tech Invitational (11\/21-23)
\nL at Tennessee (1\/11), 169-131
\nW vs. Missouri (at Tennessee) (1\/11), 175-125
\nW vs. Virginia (1\/18), 217-153
\nW vs. Wisconsin (1\/18), 264-105
\nW vs. Harvard (1\/18), 232.5-137.5<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW at UNC-Wilmington (1\/25), 181-112<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Atlantic Coast Conference championships (Feb. 26-March 1)<\/p>\n

The Cavaliers lost their place as the top ACC team in the rankings after a soft weekend against UNC-Wilmington.<\/p>\n

19. Yale (7-3, 3-3 Ivy League)
\nLast poll rank: Not ranked<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Southern Connecticut State (11\/8), 210-88
\nL at Columbia (11\/16), 153-147
\nBucknell Invitational (11\/22-24)
\nW at Boston University (12\/7), 186-114
\nW vs. Cornell (1\/7-8), 181-119
\nW vs. Dartmouth (1\/11), 196-104
\nW vs. Penn (1\/11), 155-145
\nW at Fordham (1\/25), 205-93
\nW at Rider (1\/25), 209-90
\nL vs Harvard (1\/31-2\/1), 203-150
\nL vs. Princeton (1\/31-2\/1), 194-159<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Saturday at Brown<\/p>\n

The intense H-Y-P produced performances from Yale that got them into the top 20.<\/p>\n

20. North Carolina State (3-2, 2-2 ACC)
\nLast poll rank: 20<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nAll-North Carolina Invitational (10\/4-5), first place
\nL at Virginia Tech (10\/19), 185-113
\nW vs. Georgia Tech (10\/25), 193-95
\nL vs. Florida State (10\/25), 162-136
\nW vs. Duke (11\/8), 177-115
\nW vs. UNC-Wilmington (11\/9), 193-97
\nDowd Nike Cup (11\/21-23)
\nL at Georgia (1\/4), 156-142
\nW vs. Villanova (1\/10), 166-101<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nL at Minnesota (1\/24-25), 192-159
\nL at North Carolina (1\/31), 154-144
\nW vs. Virginia (2\/1), 157-141<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Atlantic Coast Conference championships (Feb. 26-March 1)<\/p>\n

North Carolina State\u2019s losses to Minnesota and North Carolina were balanced out by a win over Virginia, and the Wolfpack stays in the top 20.<\/p>\n

21. Tennessee (5-4, 3-2 SEC)
\nLast poll rank: 18<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. UNC-Wilmington (9\/27), 167-133
\nW vs. South Carolina (10\/18), 172-128
\nL at Louisville (10\/24), 167.5-132.5
\nL at Indiana (11\/1), 179-121
\nW vs. Kentucky (at Indiana) (11\/1), 177-123
\nGeorgia Tech Invitational (11\/22-24)
\nUSA Swimming nationals (12-5-7)
\nW vs. Virginia Tech (1\/11), 169-131
\nW vs. Missouri (1\/11), 192-108<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nL at Georgia (1\/25), 161.5-135.5
\nL at Florida (2\/1), 179-121<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Southeastern Conference Championships (Feb. 18-22)<\/p>\n

Tennessee fell a bit in the rankings but stays in the top 25 to close out the dual-meet season.<\/p>\n

22. Virginia (5-5, 1-3 ACC)
\nLast poll rank: 20<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Navy (10\/25), 212-88
\nL vs. Penn State (11\/8-9), 191-162
\nL vs. Texas (11\/8-9), 225-128
\nW vs. West Virginia (11\/8-9), 241-111
\nBuckeye Invitational (11\/22-24)
\nL at Virginia Tech (1\/18), 217-153
\nW vs. Wisconsin (at Virginia Tech) (1\/18), 240-127
\nW vs. Harvard (at Virginia Tech) (1\/18), 225.5-137.5<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW at Duke (1\/24), 178-119
\nL at North Carolina (1\/25), 154-145
\nL at North Carolina State (2\/1), 157-141
\nNext competition:<\/i> Friday vs. Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Losing to two conference rivals tripped up Virginia in the past two weeks, but they remain in the top 25.<\/p>\n

23. Purdue (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten)
\nLast poll rank: 17<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nIndiana Intercollegiates (10\/26), first place
\nW vs. Notre Dame (11\/1), 208-92
\nW vs. Iowa (11\/8), 173-127
\nW vs. Northwestern (11\/8), 209.5-90.5
\nL vs. Ohio State (11\/8), 169-131
\nArena Grand Prix (11\/14-16)
\nW vs. Miami (Ohio), (11\/22), 151.5-145.5
\nW at Hawaii (1\/4), 134-103
\nL vs. Michigan (1\/10), 176-124
\nW vs. Michigan State (1\/11), 187.5-112.5
\nSMU Classic (1\/17-18)<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nL vs. Minnesota (1\/31-2\/1), 188-164
\nW vs. Wisconsin (at Minnesota) (1\/31-2\/1), 230-122<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Saturday at Indiana<\/p>\n

A weekend of racing against two conference rivals wasn\u2019t enough to keep the Boilermakers in the top 20, but a strong meet against Indiana could help them rise higher in the next poll.<\/p>\n

24. Penn State (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten)
\nLast poll rank: 19<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. West Virginia (10\/18), 153-129
\nW at Buffalo (11\/2), 155-137
\nW at Virginia (11\/8-9), 191-162
\nL vs. Texas (at Virginia) (11\/8-9), 185-168
\nTexas Invitational (12\/5-7)
\nUnscored relay meet vs. North Carolina (1\/3)
\nW at Villanova (1\/17), 191-96<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nW at Navy (1\/25), 171-127
\nW vs. Towson (2\/1), 183-114
\nW vs. St. Bonaventure (2\/1), 200-95<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Big Ten Championships (Feb. 26-March 1)<\/p>\n

Beating three teams in dual meets helped keep Penn State barely in the top 25.<\/p>\n

25. Louisiana State (2-3, 1-3 SEC)
\nLast poll rank: 22<\/p>\n

Results<\/b>
\nL vs. Georgia (10\/18), 180-112
\nL vs. Auburn (11\/2), 151-87
\nL at South Carolina (11\/9), 166-134
\nArt Adamson Invitational (11\/21-23)
\nW vs. Southern Methodist (1\/9), 185-112
\nW vs. Texas A&M (1\/18), 157.5-142.5<\/p>\n

Since last poll:<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> Southeastern Conference championships (Feb. 18-22)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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