FLUSHING, N.Y.- The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) released its Preseason Coaches' Poll for the upcoming 2026-27 women's swim season.

Hunter earned the top spot, aiming to repeat as conference champions, with 24 total votes and four first place nods. Grace Valette, last season's Rookie of the Year, was tabbed as the Hawks' Player to Watch. 

Baruch grabbed the second spot, with 22 points and a pair of first place votes. Brooklyn and John Jay each garnered 15 votes, tying for No. 3. Lehman followed with eight votes, while York rounded out voting with six points.

Hunter opens its season Oct. 16, against College of Staten Island and Farleigh Dickinson University in Staten Island, N.Y.