Liberty Picked 2nd In American Conference Swimming & Diving Preseason Poll

The ballot was voted upon by all 9 American Conference swimming & diving head coaches.

Liberty joined the American Conference as an affiliate member in swimming & diving on July 1, together with James Madison and Marshall.

Defending American champion Rice was picked because the preseason favourite, receiving 59 factors and 5 first-place votes. Liberty is second with 57 factors and two first-place votes, whereas FIU is third with 54 factors and two first-place votes. Tulane (35) and James Madison (34) had been voted fourth and fifth, respectively, whereas East Carolina and Marshall tied for sixth with 28 factors every. FAU (15) and North Texas (14) spherical out the ballot.

Under the path of 16^th-year Head Coach Jake Shellenberger, the Lady Flames gained seven straight convention championships, between the CCSA (2019-23) and Atlantic Sun (2024, 2025).

The 2026 American Athletic Conference Swimming & Diving Championships can be held on the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, N.C.

Liberty opens its regular-season schedule subsequent Friday and Saturday, taking up American Conference competitor East Carolina at Liberty Natatorium. Among different highlights on the season, the Lady Flames have meets at convention opponents FIU and Tulane this season.

 

American Conference Swimming & Diving Preseason Poll

1. Rice (5)                   59

2. Liberty (2)              57

3. FIU (2)                     54

4. Tulane                     35

5. James Madison       34

6T. East Carolina        28

6T. Marshall                28

8. FAU                         15

9. North Texas            14