Women's Lacrosse Enters Home Stretch at No. 1 in Top-15 Polls

4/21/2014 12:46:00 PM

BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (Apr. 21, 2014) - Entering the final week of the regular season, the LIU Post women's lacrosse team reclaimed its No. 1 ranking in the IWLCA and Lacrosse Magaine Division II Top-15 Polls, released Monday.

LIU Post, which had its only game last week cancelled, narrowly edged Adelphi for the top spot in the IWLCA tally. The Pioneers claimed 218 votes (120 first-place), whereas the Panthers got 217 votes (105 first-place). Limestone, New Haven and Lindenwood stood pat in its positions to round out the Top-5.

Florida Southern and Lock Haven followed, while Pfeiffer and Le Moyne were tied for eighth. Mercyhurst moved up two notches to take the No. 10 slot. Stonehill and Saint Anselm made slight jumps to 12th and 14th, respectively. Regis (Colo.) rounded it out at No. 15.

In the Lacrosse Magazine poll, the Top-7 were unchanged, led by mainstays LIU Post and Adelphi. Lock Haven (No. 8), Le Moyne (No. 9), Mercyhurst (No. 10) and Regis (Colo.) (No. 11) each took a step forward. West Chester reappeared in 14th after earning votes last week.

Head Coach Meghan McNamara and the Pioneers are in action next on Thursday (Apr. 24), when they head to West Haven, Conn. to face No. 4/4 New Haven. The opening draw is scheduled for 4 p.m.

2014 IWLCA Division II Poll - Apr. 21, 2014
1. LIU Post (120 First-Place Votes) - 216 Votes
2. Adelphi (105 First-Place Votes) - 215 Votes
3. Limestone - 195 Votes
4. New Haven - 169 Votes
5. Lindenwood (Mo.) - 167 Votes
6. Florida Southern - 147 Votes
7. Lock Haven - 134 Votes
T-8. Pfeiffer - 114 Votes
T-8. Le Moyne - 90 Votes
10. Mercyhurst - 86 Votes
11. Indiana (Pa.) - 82 Votes
12. Stonehill - 53 Votes
13. Queens (N.C.) - 47 Votes
14. Saint Anselm - 33 Votes
15. Regis (Colo.) - 23 Votes
 
Also Receiving Votes: Dowling, West Chester
 
2014 Lacrosse Magazine Division II Poll - Apr. 21, 2014
1. LIU Post
2. Adelphi
3. Limestone
4. New Haven
5. Pfeiffer
6. Lindenwood (Mo.)
7. Florida Southern
8. Lock Haven
9. Le Moyne
10. Mercyhurst
11. Regis (Colo.)
12. Stonehill
13. Queens (N.C.)
14. West Chester
15. Indiana (Pa.)
 
Also Considered: Bloomsburg, Dowling, Philadelphia, Saint Anselm, Seton Hill