The Hope College women's swimming and diving team ranks seventh in the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America October Dual Meet Poll.

The Flying Dutch totaled 286 points, one point fewer than No. 6 Williams College (Massachusetts).

Hope was 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.

New York University topped the rankings with 386 points. The next poll is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14.

The Flying Dutchm 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.