LSU Swimming & Diving Maintains Top 25 Ranking as NCAA Championships Approach
Baton Rouge, LA – The LSU Tigers men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams continue to hold their positions among the nation’s elite, according to the latest College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Division I Top 25 poll released on March 5, 2026. The women’s team remains at No. 14, whereas the men’s team moved to No. 20 following their performance at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championships.
Recent Performance Fuels Championship Drive
The SEC Championships, held February 16-21, proved to be a significant proving ground for the Tigers. The women’s team secured a fifth-place overall finish, and the men finished seventh. LSU swimmers and divers combined to win seven medals – five from individual events and two from relay performances.
Jere Hribar shone at the SEC Championships, earning gold in the 100-free, silver in the 200-free, and bronze in the 50-free. Carson Paul also delivered a standout performance, claiming gold in the platform diving event. Zoe Carlos-Broc added to the medal count with a bronze in the 100-backstroke. The men’s 200-free and 200-medley relay squads secured silver and bronze medals, respectively.
Record-Breaking Performances at Last Chance Invitational
Beyond the SEC Championships, LSU athletes continued to push their limits at the Last Chance Invitational in Auburn on February 27-28. Grace Palmer, Volodymyr Lisovets, and Guilherme Camossato each set new school records in their respective breaststroke events, demonstrating the program’s growing depth and talent.
Looking Ahead: NCAA Championships on the Horizon
The diving team will first compete at the NCAA Zone D Diving Regional hosted by Texas A&M from March 9-11. This regional will serve as a qualifier for the NCAA Championships. LSU will send nine swimmers to the women’s championship, taking place March 18-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. The qualifiers for the men’s championship, to be held March 25-28, will be announced on March 11, with the event also taking place at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta.
CSCAA Rankings: Top 25 (March 5, 2026)
Men’s Rankings
| Rk | Prv | Team | Points |
| 1 | 1 | Texas | 400 |
| 2 | 2 | Arizona State | 383 |
| 3 | 3 | Indiana | 369 |
| 4 | 4 | Florida | 350 |
| 5 | 6 | California | 335 |
| 6 | 5 | Stanford | 323 |
| 7 | 8 | NC State | 302 |
| 8 | 9 | Tennessee | 282 |
| 9 | 7 | Georgia | 279 |
| 10 | 12 | Michigan | 244 |
| 11 | 11 | Ohio State | 239 |
| 12 | 10 | Louisville | 238 |
| 13 | 13 | Florida State | 183 |
| 14 | 16 | Auburn | 179 |
| 15 | 21 | Virginia Tech | 157 |
| 16 | 14 | Alabama | 155 |
| 17 | 17 | Arizona | 143 |
| 18 | 20 | Princeton | 120 |
| 19 | 15 | Southern California | 98 |
| 20 | 18 | Louisiana State | 88 |
| 21 | 19 | Northwestern | 77 |
| 22 | 23 | Kentucky | 67 |
| 23 | 22 | North Carolina | 61 |
| 24 | 25 | Virginia | 41 |
| 25 | RV | Navy | 27 |
Women’s Rankings
| Rk | Prv | Team | Points |
| 1 | 1 | Virginia | 425 |
| 2 | 2 | Stanford | 405 |
| 3 | 3 | Texas | 385 |
| 4 | 4 | Michigan | 380 |
| 5 | 5 | California | 360 |
| 6 | 9 | Tennessee | 326 |
| 6 | 6 | Indiana | 326 |
| 8 | 7 | Louisville | 314 |
| 9 | 8 | NC State | 292 |
| 10 | 10 | Florida | 267 |
| 11 | 11 | Ohio State | 257 |
| 12 | 12 | Southern California | 225 |
| 13 | 13 | Alabama | 224 |
| 14 | 14 | Louisiana State | 198 |
| 15 | 15 | Wisconsin | 180 |
| 16 | 18 | South Carolina | 166 |
| 17 | 17 | Arizona State | 165 |
| 18 | 19 | Auburn | 146 |
| 19 | 16 | Georgia | 121 |
| 20 | 21 | North Carolina | 79 |
| 21 | 24 | Pittsburgh | 77 |
| 22 | 25 | Minnesota | 61 |
| 23 | 20 | Duke | 59 |
| 24 | 23 | Arizona | 28 |
| 24 | 22 | UCLA | 28 |
| 24 | RV | Princeton | 28 |
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FAQ
Q: What is the CSCAA poll based on?
A: The poll considers head-to-head results, recent performances, season outcomes, dual meet records, roster changes, and data from the SwimCloud Simulator.
Q: Does the CSCAA poll predict championship results?
A: No, the poll is not intended to predict championship meet finishes.
Q: Where will the NCAA Championships be held?
A: The NCAA Championships will be held at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
