MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State swimming and diving team has been ranked 18th in the most recent edition of the CSCAA Poll.

MSU, which was not ranked in November's poll, owns a 7-1 dual record on the season.

The Mavericks are one of two NSIC teams ranked in the top-25. St. Cloud State improved one spot to 20th in the latest poll.

Minnesota State returns to action on Jan. 16 as it travels to Sioux Falls, S.D., to take on Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State in a double dual at Midco Aquatic Center.