MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – The Berry College men's swimming team was selected fourth in the 2026-27 SAA Preseason Poll, as announced by the conference Thursday afternoon.
 
The Vikings finished in fourth place at last season's SAA Championship after a 4-5 regular season, and look to carry upward momentum into this year with much of the 2025-26 roster returning alongside the addition of seven newcomers to the roster.
 
After winning the conference last year, Trinity is favored to do it again with 48 points and six first place votes. Centre finished in second with 40 points and the other remaining first place vote.
 
Rhodes took home third with 37 points, followed by Berry in fourth with 34 points, and Sewanee rounded out the top five with 28 points.
 
Voting was conducted among the SAA's seven head coaches.
 
2026-27 MEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING PRESEASON POLL RESULTS
1. Trinity - 48 (6)
2. Centre - 40 (1)
3. Rhodes - 37
4. Berry - 34
5. Sewanee - 28
6. Southwestern - 26
7. Millsaps – 18
 
The 2027 SAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championship is slated for February 10-13 in Danville, Kentucky, hosted by Centre College.