Women's Swimming and Diving 10/5/2026 3:27:00 PM

Women’s swimming and diving projected to finish fourth in SAA

SEWANEE, Tenn. – The Southern Athletic Association released its preseason polls for the SAA swimming and diving championships, and the Sewanee Tigers were projected to finish fourth.

Defending champion Trinity was picked to repeat, receiving five first-place votes. Centre and Rhodes tied for second, and they both received one first-place vote as well.

Sewanee placed fourth at the 2026 championships in Danville, Kentucky.

Ella Deitch won the 1650 freestyle with a time of 17:47.00. She also finished second in the 400 IM, completing the event in 4:34.07.

Ada Digby placed third in the 50 freestyle (23.85).

The women's 200 freestyle relay team, composed of Audrey Francell, McKenna Reed, Natalia Evans, and Digby, earned a third-place finish with a time of 1:36.86.

The 2027 SAA championships take place February 10-13 in Danville, Kentucky. Centre College will host the meet on campus at Champions Hall.

2027 SAA Women's Swimming and Diving Preseason Poll
1. Trinity – 47 (5)
T2. Centre – 38 (1)
T2. Rhodes – 38 (1)
4. Sewanee – 34
5. Southwestern – 30
6. Berry – 26
7. Millsaps – 18

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Players Mentioned

Natalia Evans: 5' 5"; Senior

Audrey Francell: 5' 3"; Senior

Ella Deitch: Junior

Ada Digby: Junior

McKenna Reed: Junior

Players Mentioned

Natalia Evans
: 5' 5"; Senior

Audrey Francell
: 5' 3"; Senior

Ella Deitch
: Junior

Ada Digby
: Junior

McKenna Reed
: Junior