Bulldogs picked second in MAAC preseason poll

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's swimming and diving team was picked to finish second in the MAAC Coaches Poll announced on Friday afternoon.

Bryant received three of a possible 10 first-place votes to come in second. Defending champ Rider received the other seven first-place votes.

The Black and Gold open their 2019-20 season on Friday night when they host Boston College. Last winter, the Bulldogs finished second for the first time in program history, taking home five individual gold medals and two relay gold medals at last year's championships.

2019-20 MAAC Preseason Coaches Poll

Rider (7) – 97
Bryant (3) – 89
Marist – 76
Iona – 70
Monmouth – 55
Canisius – 53
Fairfield – 41
Saint Peter's – 32
Niagara – 19
Manhattan - 18