CSCAA DII Top-25 Polls
 
RICHMOND, VA. – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches' Association of America (CSCAA) released its first iteration of the 2024-25 Division II Top 25 dual meet poll late last week. Colorado School of Mines' men were ranked #23 and the women appeared at #25.
 
The October edition of the national list had the Oredigger men touting 38 points for their spot at #23 with the women earning 27 points at #25. In comparison, last season's final polls had Mines' women at #19 and the men ranked #21. The polls are voted on by a committee consisting of Division II coaches and is meant to reflect the top dual meet teams in all of NCAA Division II. The national rankings are not meant to predict the top finishers in a championship meet format.
 
Topping the latest rankings were UIndy's men and Colorado Mesa's women. There were additional familiar faces from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) in the polls as well. On the men's side, Colorado Mesa was #6, Oklahoma Christian was #13, and Simon Fraser was #17. The women's list featured #8 Simon Fraser and #23 Oklahoma Christian. Earlier this month, the RMAC coaches' picked Colorado Mesa to sweep the conference titles. Mines' men were tied for #2 and the Oredigger women slotted #3 in the league's preseason poll.

Mines swimming opens its season this Thursday with a women's showdown between the Orediggers and New Mexico State at the Mines Natatorium. The men start their season on Nov. 1, joining the women for a duel at Adams State. A full preview for the season opener will be released at www.minesathletics.com on Wednesday afternoon and include any applicable live coverage information.
 
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