BOSTON --The UMBC Men's Swimming & Diving team was selected second in a preseason coaches poll, the America East announced on Wednesday.
The Retrievers finished second at the America East Championships last February.
UMBC begins the season on October 3 at American, the first home meet of the season will be on October 11 at 11 a.m. against Navy and William & Mary.
The America East Championships will be February 18-21, and once again will be hosted by VMI.
Men's Preseason Poll
1. Binghamton 24 (4 first place votes)
2. UMBC 21 (1)
3. Bryant 18 (1)
4. NJIT 12
5. VMI 8
6. Maine 7