MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – The Berry College women's swimming team was picked sixth in the 2026-27 SAA Preseason Poll, as announced by the conference Thursday afternoon.

The Vikings finished in sixth place at last season's SAA Championship, and finished 5-6 in the regular season. This year they look to bounce back with strong roster of returning veterans and the addition of eight freshman student-athletes to the team.

The new season begins on Friday, October 2 with a tri-meet against SCAD-Savannah and Milligan. 

Trinity finished first in the poll with 47 points and five first place votes. Both Centre and Rhodes tied for second with 38 points and each received a first place vote. Sewanee finished fourth with 34 points and Southwestern edged out Berry for fifth with 30 points.

Voting was conducted among the SAA's seven head coaches.

2026-27 WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING PRESEASON POLL RESULTS
1. Trinity - 47 (5)
T2. Centre - 38 (1)
T2. Rhodes - 38 (1)
4. Sewanee - 34
5. Southwestern - 30
6. Berry - 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.