{"id":621890,"date":"2025-09-04T15:12:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T22:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=621890"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:12:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T22:12:59","slug":"cscaa-announces-nov-14-rankings-will-be-used-for-dual-meet-challenge-seeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/cscaa-announces-nov-14-rankings-will-be-used-for-dual-meet-challenge-seeding\/","title":{"rendered":"CSCAA Announces Nov. 14 Rankings Will Be Used for Dual Meet Challenge Seeding"},"content":{"rendered":"

CSCAA Announces Nov. 14 Rankings Will Be Used for Dual Meet Challenge Seeding<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a push to generate excitement around the dual-meet season, the CSCAA will hold its first Dual Meet Challenge in November, a competition that will feature four elite programs from the Power 4 conferences. On Thursday, the CSCAA revealed that seeding for the tournament will be based on the organization’s Nov. 14 dual-meet rankings.<\/p>\n

CSCAA Unveils Schedule for Dual Meet Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia (ACC), Michigan (B1G), Arizona State (Big 12) and Tennessee (SEC) will take part in the four-team showcase, which will utilize a double-elimination format. The event will unfold from Nov. 21-23 at the University of Tennessee’s Allan Jones Aquatic Center, and every race will be streamed live on SEC+.<\/p>\n

The event is designed to place emphasis on the dual-meet season, and also to showcase the top programs in the nation in an exciting format that will generate excitement and engage fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring together an exciting field of competition in Knoxville this November,\u201d said Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the CSCAA. \u201cWith the support of Visit Knoxville, the University of Tennessee, and Hydrosite, the Dual Meet Challenge promises to showcase high-level collegiate swimming and diving while celebrating the depth of talent across the sport.<\/p>\n