BOSTON – The Bryant women's swimming and diving team has been selected second in the 2026 America East Swim and Dive Preseason Poll according to head coaches across the conference. The men's team was selected third in the poll as well.
The women's team looks to repeat their success from last season, which included an America East Championship title. The women return
Megan Beasley,
Clara Steen and
Ruby Tonelli-Smith who helped lead the Black and Gold to the title. The Bulldogs tallied 775 points and secured their first AE Championship in DI program history and the sixth championship overall. Beasley was named America East Diver of the Meet and Tonelli-Smith was America East Swimmer of the Meet.
The men are looking to make a run this season after finishing third in 2026. They return Tim Andrews,
Nick Andrews, and
James Misto as the Bulldogs prepare for another competitive season. All three men picked up multiple event wins throughout last season.
Women's #AESD Preseason Poll
1. New Hampshire 22 (2)
2. Bryant 21 (3)
3. Vermont 18 (1)
4. UMBC 13
5. Binghamton 9
6. Maine 7
Men's #AESD Preseason Poll
1. UMBC 16 (4)
2. Binghamton 13 (1)
3. Bryant 10
4. NJIT 7
5. Maine 4
