Women's Lacrosse Holds No. 9, No. 11 Spots in Latest Rankings

4/13/2015 1:13:00 PM

GRAND LAKE, Colo. (Apr. 13, 2015) - For the fourth-straight week, the LIU Post women's lacrosse team has been ranked just inside the Top-10 of the IWLCA Division II Poll, coming in at No. 9. Additionally, the Pioneers were ranked 11th in the Nike/Lacrosse Magazine Division II Poll for the sixth-consecutive time this season.

No. 9/11 LIU Post (11-2, 6-0 ECC) maintained an unblemished record in conference with two victories over the past week. First, the Pioneers dispatched of now-No. 18/19 Dowling on Wednesday (Apr. 8) by a final score of 11-4 at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. Senior midfielder Jenna Pierro (Holbrook, N.Y.) scored four goals---including a second-half hat trick---to lead the green and gold over the Golden Lions. Sophomores Stefani Vagelatos (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.) and Cara Douglas (West Islip, N.Y.) each added a pair of goals in the victory.

On Friday (Apr. 10), 13 different Pioneers scored a goal in the team's 20-2 takedown of UDC in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Vagelatos scored a team-high four goals while red-shirt sophomore attacker Emily Delaney (Long Valley, N.J.) had a seven-point outing with a goal and six assists. Three players notched a milestone by scoring their first career collegiate goal, including junior Kasey Kephart (Nesconset, N.Y.), sophomore Brianna Gibbons (Massapequa Park, N.Y.), and red-shirt freshman Andrea Ferencsik (Holbrook, N.Y.).

Adelphi remained as the No. 1 team in both polls, while Lock Haven stayed at No. 2. The Bald Eagles earned seven first-place votes in the IWLCA tally after handing Lindenwood (Mo.) a loss for the first time all season. The Lions dipped to fourth behind Le Moyne in the IWLCA ledger, but kept their No. 3 ranking in the Nike/LM poll. The Dolphins, meanwhile, rose to third in both polls after knocking off Stonehill, relegating the Skyhawks to the ranks of the once-beaten. Florida Southern, which currently holds a 16-2 record on the 2015 campaign, stood pat at No. 5 in both rankings.

In the IWLCA ballot, Stonehill claimed the sixth position, followed by Mercyhurst, New Haven, LIU Post and Rollins. Mercyhurst is No. 6 in the Nike/LM poll with Stonehill and New Haven close behind. Rollins clings to the ninth space in the rankings, while Limestone rounds out the top-10 with LIU Post breathing down the neck of the Saints.

Head Coach Meghan McNamara and the LIU Post women's lacrosse team will play host to Saint Thomas Aquinas this Saturday (Apr. 18) in the second-to last ECC matchup of the regular season. The opening draw from Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium is set for 12 p.m.

2015 IWLCA Division II Poll - Apr. 13, 2015
1. Adelphi (13 First-Place Votes) - 392 Points
2. Lock Haven (Seven First-Place Votes) - 386 Points
3. Le Moyne - 348 Points
4. Lindenwood (Mo.) - 346 Points
5. Florida Southern - 320 Points
6. Stonehill - 298 Points
7. Mercyhurst - 273 Points
8. New Haven - 268 Points
9. LIU Post - 242 Points
10. Rollins - 220 Points
11. Limestone - 206 Points
12. Regis (Colo.) - 158 Points
13. Queens (N.C.) - 141 Points
14. Mount Olive - 135 Points
15. Bloomsburg - 86 Points
16. West Chester - 83 Points
17. Seton Hill - 82 Points
18. Dowling - 80 Points
19. Bentley - 62 Points
20. Saint Anselm - 28 Points

Also Receiving Votes: Grand Valley State, Indiana (Pa.), Pfeiffer

2015 Nike/Lacrosse Magazine Division II Poll - Apr. 13, 2015
1. Adelphi
2. Lock Haven
3. Lindenwood (Mo.)
4. Le Moyne
5. Florida Southern
6. Mercyhurst
7. Stonehill
8. New Haven
9. Rollins
10. Limestone
11. LIU Post
12. Regis (Colo.)
13. Mount Olive
14. Bloomsburg
15. West Chester
16. Seton Hill
17. Bentley
18. Grand Valley State
19. Dowling
20. Indiana (Pa.)