The Hope College men's swimming and diving team opened the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America October Dual Meet Poll in 14th place.

The Flying Dutchmen totaled 192 points and were the highest-ranked MIAA team.

The poll committee, consisting of Division III coaches, assesses and ranks the nation's top 25 dual meet teams. Their evaluation takes into account head-to-head dual meet outcomes, performances since the last rankings, season-long performances, dual meet records, roster changes (such as injuries), and data from the SwimCloud Simulator.

Denison University (Ohio) topped the rankings with 398 points. The next poll is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14.

The Flying Dutchmen have competed twice this season.

Hope's next meet is the MIAA Invite on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at Holland Aquatic Center.