Men's Swimming & Diving

Baruch Voted First in 2026-27 CUNYAC Men's Swimming and Diving Poll

NEW YORK - Baruch was picked to capture its ninth straight CUNY Athletic Conference men's swimming and diving regular season title as the conference's preseason coaches' poll was released Thursday morning.

The Bearcats captured all three possible first place votes (coaches may not vote for their own team) and recorded nine points.

Brooklyn picked up the other first place vote and totaled seven points, followed by Lehman (5) and York (3).

The 2026-27 CUNYAC men's swimming and diving Swimmers to Watch were also announced.

Baruch finished unbeaten in conference regular season competition last season before winning its eighth straight conference championship and 11th overall with a dominating performance at the conference championship meet, collecting 418 points to outdistance second place Brooklyn by 194.

The 2026-27 CUNYAC Men's Swimming and Diving Championship is set for Friday, January 29 through Sunday, January 31 at The APEX at Lehman College.

2026-27 CUNY Athletic Conference
Men's Swimming and Diving Preseason Coaches Poll
(first place votes in parentheses)

1. Baruch (3) - 9
2. Brooklyn (1) - 7
3. Lehman - 5
4. York - 3

Swimmers to Watch

Headshot of Ramiel Fayngersh, Baruch

Ramiel Fayngersh, Baruch

Fayngersh was the 2025-26 conference Swimmer of the Year and also earned Most Valuable Performer honors at the conference championship after taking first in the 200 breaststroke, 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley.

Headshot of Michael Kravets, Brooklyn

Michael Kravets, Brooklyn

Kravets returns for the Bulldogs after capturing gold in the 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle and 200 butterfly at last season's CUNYAC championship.

Headshot of Roger Sanchez, Lehman

Roger Sanchez, Lehman

Sanchez returns after helping the Lightning to second place finishes in the 200 freestyle relay and 400 medley relay at the 2025 conference championship. He also placed third in the 200 freestyle race.

Headshot of Wood-by Paulemont, York

Wood-by Paulemont, York

Paulemont placed seventh in the backstroke in the 100 and 200 at last year's conference championship and was also part of two of the Cardinals' third-place relays.

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