SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of Denver men's and women's swimming and diving programs were picked as preseason favorites in the Summit League in a vote by the conference's head coaches, the league office announced on Thursday.
Denver's men's and women's programs have both won seven-straight Summit League Swimming and Diving Championships. The two teams have combined to win 152 of the last 154 swimming events (men's 2020 100 IM didn't have a Denver swimmer, and men's 2019 relay DQd for leaving early) at the championships.
The Pioneers 2020-21 season was delayed until January due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Summit League Men's Swimming & Diving Preseason Coaches' Poll |
| Rank |
School |
Points (1st) |
2019-20 Championship Finish |
| 1. |
Denver |
21 (4) |
1st (1082.5 pts) |
| 2. |
South Dakota |
18 (1) |
2nd (706.5 pts) |
| 3. |
South Dakota State |
15 |
3rd (645.5 pts) |
| 4. |
Eastern Illinois |
12 |
4th (395 pts) |
| 5. |
Valparaiso |
9 |
6th (244 pts) |
| Summit League Women's Swimming & Diving Preseason Coaches' Poll |
| Rank |
School |
Points (1st) |
2019-20 Championship Finish |
| 1. |
Denver |
21 (4) |
1st (1147.5 pts) |
| 2. |
South Dakota State |
17 |
3rd (603.5 pts) |
| 3. |
South Dakota |
16 (1) |
2nd (656.5 pts) |
| 4. |
Omaha |
12 |
4th (581 pts) |
| 5. |
Eastern Illinois |
9 |
5th (233 pts) |
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