NEENAH, Wis. - The Luther women's swimming and diving team was picked to finish second the in the 2026-27 Midwest Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll with 65 points and one first place vote.
Last season in the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) the Norse finished as runner-up at the conference championship. Notable returners include the major award winners at the conference meet including swimmer of the meet
Mia Prater, rookie of the year
Annemarie Johnson, and diver of the meet
Noelle Gallucci. Also returning are all-conference performers
Annabelle Pollock,
Lillian McRoberts,
Esmee van der Tuuk,
Ren Talerico and
Kate Denner.
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 Women's Swimming and Diving Midwest Conference Preseason Poll – Points (First place votes)
- Grinnell College - 80 points (8)
- Luther College - 65 points (1)
- Lake Forest College - 62 points (1)
- St. Norbert College - 61 points
- Milwaukee School of Engineering - 55 points
- Illinois College - 34 points
- Monmouth College - 32 points
- Beloit College - 27 points
- Lawrence University - 23 points
- Ripon College - 11 points
