BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — The Sarah Lawrence College women's swimming and diving team has been selected second in the 2026–27 Skyline Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, earning 19 points and one first-place vote.

Merchant Marine topped the six-team poll with 25 points and five first-place votes. Sarah Lawrence finished just one point ahead of Mount Saint Mary, which placed third with 18 points. St. Joseph's–Long Island (12), Maritime (11), and Purchase (5) rounded out the rankings.

The Gryphons enter the season following an impressive 2025–26 campaign, finishing second at both the Skyline Conference Championships and the Metropolitan Swimming & Diving Championships. Sarah Lawrence also recorded several decisive regular-season victories, including a 143–19 win over Maritime, a 145–10 victory against Bard College, and a 140–43 result against Mount Saint Mary.

The Gryphons begin their season on Saturday, October 24 as they host Bard for a 1:30 p.m. meet.