Men’s Swimming & Diving Tabbed Fourth in Inaugural MIAA Preseason Poll

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — For the primary time in league historical past, the MIAA has launched a males’s swimming & diving preseason coaches ballot for the 2025-26 season. Albion was tied for fourth with Alma, whereas Calvin was picked because the preseason favourite.

The Britons completed fourth on the 2025 MIAA Championships with 433 factors and convey again senior diver Jeremy Romero, who earned All-MIAA honors final season. Romero was runner-up on the three-meter board (374.65) and positioned third on the one-meter (381.75). Senior management will probably be key for Albion as swimmers Jalen Hung, Evan Steele and Cam Thompson headline the returning group for second-year head coach Eric Murray.

Albion’s first meet of the season takes place on Saturday, October 11 as they tackle Kalamazoo at residence at 1 p.m. Hope will host the MIAA Championships on the Holland Aquatic Center from February 18-21.

Please see the whole ballot outcomes beneath.

2025-26 MIAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Preseason Poll:

1. Calvin University – 6 factors (4 first-place votes)

2. Hope College – 8 factors (2 first-place votes)

3. Kalamazoo College – 15 factors

T4. Albion College – 18 factors

T4. Alma College – 18 factors

6. The University of Olivet – 25 factors