Redbird Swim & Dive Ranked Fourth in MVC Preseason Poll

ST LOUIS, MO.-- The Missouri Valley Conference announced the 2024-25 MVC Preseason Swimming & Diving Rankings on Wednesday morning. Illinois State was picked fourth in the nine-team league.

The ISU Swim & Dive team will return a veteran group, including seniors Emma Feltzer and Mia Snow.

A season ago, Feltzer won the 100 free to claim the Missouri Valley Conference Championship with a school record time of 49.33. Feltzer also took third in the 50 free (22:95) which ranks second in school history. Meanwhile, Mia Snow finished with MVC All-Conference Honors and ranks second in school history in the 100 fly (25.64). 

First-year head coach Riley Hilbrandt and the Birds are looking forward to opening the season. "Being ranked fourth in this year's preseason poll shows the consistency that ISU Swim & Dive has always had. For this season, consistency day in and day out is a huge focus and mindset we have." Hilbrandt said.  "I'm excited to begin racing against great competition and to be a part of a competitive conference such as The Valley."

The Redbirds will open up the 2024-25 season on October 4th when ISU hosts Indiana State inside Horton Pool at 2pm.

Women's Preseason Poll

1. Missouri State- 78 (6)

2. Indiana State- 74 (3)

3. Southern Illinois- 63

4. Illinois State- 53

5. Little Rock-  40

6. UNI-37

7. UIC- 33

8. Evansville- 17

9. Valparaiso- 10

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