NEWTOWN, PA (February 9, 2026)-- The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) office announced the 2026 Men's Swimming Pre-Championship Coaches' Poll on Monday morning, with King's men's swimming picked eighth.

York claimed the top spot in the poll with 95 points and five first place votes. Stevens, the six-time reigning conference champions, were voted second with 91 points and five first place votes. Misericordia was selected third with 72 points, followed closely by Arcadia in fourth with 71 points. Widener, last season's conference runner-up, rounded out the top five with 69 points.

Messiah earned sixth place with 58 points and one first place vote, followed by Stevenson in seventh with 51 points. King's was picked eighth with 35 points, Hood placed ninth with 31 points, and FDU-Florham was selected 10th with 17 points. Lebanon Valley rounded out the poll in 11th with 15 points.

The MAC Swimming Championships will be hosted by York College from February 12-15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Graham Aquatic Center.