NEENAH, Wis. - The Luther men's swimming and diving team was voted to finish third the in the 2026-27 Midwest Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll with 60 points and one first place vote.

In the 2025-26 season, the Norse finished as the runner-up at the American Rivers Conference championship meet. Returners for Luther included all-conference performers Samuel Schleicher, Owen McCredie, Noah Cochran and Amir Womack.

Luther will host Gustavus Adolphus College on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. for a dual in the David E.G. and Patricia Miller Natatorium.

St. Norbert College, Milwaukee School of Engineering are affiliates in the league for swimming and diving.

2026-27 Men's Swimming and Diving Midwest Conference Preseason Poll – Points (First place votes)

1. Grinnell College - 80 points (8)
2. Milwuakee School of Engineering - 71 points (1)
3. Luther College - 60 points (1)
4. Lake Forest College - 56 points
5. St. Norbert College - 55 points
6. Illinois College - 37 points
7. Monmouth College - 34 points
8. Beloit College - 29 points
9. Lawrence University - 16 points
10. Ripon College - 12 points