POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Metro Conference released its Preseason Coaches' Poll on Monday morning for the 2026-27 swimming and diving season. The Red Foxes' men's and women's teams were both selected to finish second.
 
At the 2026 MAAC Championships, the women's team placed second with 11 medals, including two golds. The men's team also earned a podium finish, placing third with nine medals, including three golds.
 

MEN'S PRESEASON POLL

1. Fairfield
2. Marist
3. Niagara
4. Iona
5. Rider
6. Mount St. Mary's
7. Canisius
8. Saint Peter's
9. Manhattan

 

WOMEN'S PRESEASON POLL

1. Fairfield
2. Marist
3. Niagara
4. Sacred Heart
5. Iona
6. Mount St. Mary's
7. Rider
8. Canisius
9. Merrimack
10. Saint Peter's
11. Manhattan