Charlotte, NC -Queens University of Charlotte men's and women's swimming programs land second nationally according to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) who released their first ranking of four on Thursday, November 13, 2014.

The Royals took second place on both sides of the poll after putting together a competitive fall schedule. The teams went undefeated in dual meets against Division II opponents while taking on several Division I institutions including Davidson College and the University of Tennessee.

Head Coach Jeff Dugdale commented on the news by stating, "It is a great honor for Queens University of Charlotte to be recognized nationally for the swims that we have had thus far this year. I remind both our swimmers and staff that our season is 24 weeks and although the CSCAA polling is needed and appreciated, our goal is where we finish the week of March 11th through 14th in Indianapolis, Ind. A huge thank you goes out to our families for their continued support traveling around with us as well as our strength coach Darin Tyson, our Physiologist Dr. Amy Knab, and our administration who consistently encourages the right balance for our student-athletes to thrive."

Queens claimed respect with their top level performances, holding nine NCAA Division II fastest times. Matthew Josa ranked atop the NCAA Division II swimmers for the 100 Yard Backstroke, 200 Yard Backstroke, 200 Yard Butterfly and 200 Individual Medley. Niclas Eriksson grabbed a first place ranking in the 100 Yard Breaststroke in addition to a top finish from Nicholas Arakelian in the 400 Yard Individual Medley.

Caroline Arakelian helped gain national recognition on the women's side touching with top times in the 200 Yard Backstroke, 200 Yard Individual Medley, and 400 Yard Individual Medley.

The Royals look to continue their dominating fall season with the Wingate Fall Frenzy this Friday through Sunday at Wingate University.

Queens Rankings inside the Top 5 for the NCAA Division II
Caroline Arakelian:
1^st- 200 Backstroke- 1:58.66
1^st- 200 Individual Medley- 2:03.03
1^st- 400 Individual Medley- 4:23.36

Nicholas Arakelian:
1^st- 400 Individual Medley- 3:59.61
4^th- 1000 Freestyle- 9.23.17

Niclas Eriksson:
1^st- 200 Breaststroke- 2:02.83
2^nd-100 Breaststroke- 55.22

Matthew Josa:
1^st- 100 Backstroke- 48.29
1^st- 200 Backstroke- 1:48.30
1^st- 200 Butterfly 1:49.68
1^st- 200 Individual Medley 1:47.59
3^rd- 200 Freestyle- 1:39.47
4^th- 100 Freestyle- 45.44

Alex Menke:
2^nd- 1650 Freestyle- 16:10.96
5^th- 1000 Freestyle- 9:25.98

Relays:
2^nd - 200 Men's Medley Relay; Matthew Josa, Niclas Eriksson, Evante Gibson, Haden Kosater; - 1:31.02
2^nd- 400 Men's Medley Relay; Matthew Josa, Niclas Eriksson, Felipe de Oliveira, Austin Sumrall; - 3:20.99
2^nd- 400 Women's Medley Relay: Hannah Peiffer, Caroline Arakelian, Alexandra Marshall, Shane Knight; - 3:51.64
3^rd - 200 Men's Freestyle Relay; Austin Sumrall, Zachary Phelps, Ben Taylor, Hayden Kosater; - 1:23.93

For Full Rankings:
CSCAA NCAADivision II Swimming and Diving Ranking as of November 14, 2014
DII WOMEN
1. Drury
2.Queens
T3.Wingate
T3. UCSan Diego
5.Florida Southern
6. LIUPost
7. SimonFraser
8. CalBaptist
9. GrandValley
10. NovaSoutheastern


DIIMEN
1. Drury
2.Queens
3.Florida Southern
4.Lindenwood
5.Wingate
6. UCSan Diego
7. GrandValley
8. St.Leo
9. WestChester
T10.Tampa
T10.Simon Fraser