BOSTON – After developing simply wanting this system’s sixth title within the final seven seasons, New Hampshire was picked first within the 2026-27 America East ladies’s swimming & diving preseason ballot, which was launched on Wednesday afternoon.
The Wildcats have completed because the champion or runner-up for 15 consecutive years, led by head coach Josh Willman. This 12 months that they had two first place votes and 22 factors general, simply edging out 2025-26 champion Bryant who had 21 factors and three first place votes. Vermont was third with 18 factors and one first place vote. UMBC (13), Binghamton (9) and Maine (7) rounded out the ballot.
Women’s #AESD Preseason Poll
| 1. New Hampshire |
22 (2) |
| 2. Bryant |
21 (3) |
| 3. Vermont |
18 (1) |
| 4. UMBC |
13 |
| 5. Binghamton |
9 |
| 6. Maine |
7 |
Last season the Bulldogs captured their first-ever convention championship 775-660 over New Hampshire, whereas Vermont was shut behind in third with 613 factors. Those three groups have completed 1-2-3 in some order over every of the previous 4 championships.
This 12 months Binghamton is the primary staff to hit the pool in a twin meet, going through Le Moyne on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. Vermont and UMBC compete on Oct. 3, whereas Bryant, New Hampshire and Maine compete later within the month. Click right here for the complete schedule.
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