Rhodes College has been selected tied for second in the 2026-27 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Women's Swimming and Diving Preseason Poll, earning 38 points and one first place vote. Trinity led the way with 47 points and five first-place votes, while Centre followed with 40 points and one first-place nod like the Lynx.

Voting was conducted among the league's seven head coaches.

2026-27 SAA Women's Swimming & 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