Eagles Ranked Third in SAC Preseason Poll; Six Named Swimmers to Watch
Carson-Newman earns top-three preseason ranking on both sides heading into the 2025-26 campaign.
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The South Atlantic Conference released the 2025-26 Coaches Preseason Poll and Swimmers to Watch list on Monday morning.
Carson-Newman was selected third in both the men's and women's preseason polls, with six Eagles earning spots on the conference's Swimmers to Watch list.
On the men's side, Gabriel Morales, Gabriel Catapano, and Mikael Söderberg were recognized. Representing the women's team are Kate Nawyn, Paola Gonzales, and Ana Faria.
In the preseason rankings, Wingate took the top spot on both sides, followed by Catawba in second and Carson-Newman in third. All three programs finished the 2024-25 season strong and look to contend again this year.
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2025-26 SAC Women's Swimming Preseason Poll
|
Rank |
School (First Place Votes) |
Points |
|
1 |
Wingate (3) |
18 |
|
2 |
Catawba (2) |
17 |
|
3 |
Carson-Newman |
16 |
|
4 |
Lenoir-Rhyne |
10 |
|
5 |
Mars Hill |
9 |
2025-26 SAC Men's Swimming Preseason Poll
|
Rank |
School (First Place Votes) |
Points |
|
1 |
Wingate (3) |
18 |
|
2 |
Catawba (2) |
17 |
|
3 |
Carson-Newman |
16 |
|
4 |
Lenoir-Rhyne |
11 |
|
5 |
Mars Hill |
8 |
