LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2017) - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association released its 2017 Division II Preseason Poll on Wednesday, and LIU Post earned votes in the tally.

The Pioneers, who led all teams receiving votes with 21, finished the 2016 season at 37-15-1 overall and advanced to the finals of the East Coast Conference Championship.

In addition, the green and gold made their 15th-straight appearance in the NCAA Division II Tournament last year, claiming the No. 2 seed in the East Region bracket.

The Pioneers have two 2017 opponents ranked in the Top-25. LIU Post will face No. 10 Wayne State in their Florida finale on Mar. 11 and No. 7 Adelphi in their home opener on Mar. 16.

Head Coach Jamie Apicella and the Pioneers open up the 2017 campaign on Sunday, Mar. 5 against Bentley University and Holy Family University at the PFX Spring Games in Clermont, Fla.

2017 NFCA Division II Preseason Poll
1. North Alabama (16 First-Place Votes) - 400 Points
2. Humboldt State - 384 Points
3. Armstrong State - 362 Points
4. West Texas A&M - 346 Points
5. Southern Arkansas - 343 Points
6. Grand Valley State - 312 Points
7. Adelphi - 297 Points
T-8. Charleston (W. Va.) - 265 Points
T-8. North Georgia - 265 Points
10. Wayne State (Mich.) - 237 Points
11. Arkansas Tech - 236 Points
12. St. Mary's - 226 Points
13. Valdosta State - 203 Points
14. Central Washington - 188 Points
15. West Virginia Wesleyan - 167 Points
16. Indianapolis - 154 Points
17. Saint Leo - 127 Points
18. California Baptist - 105 Points
19. Colorado Mesa - 86 Points
20. Central Oklahoma - 81 Points
21. Caldwell - 78 Points
22. Missouri-St. Louis - 77 Points
23. Alabama-Huntsville - 58 Points
24. California (Pa.) - 55 Points
25. Lenoir-Rhyne - 47 Points

Others Receiving Votes: LIU Post, Azusa Pacific, Minnesota State, Southern New Hampshire, Southern Indiana, Pfeiffer, West Florida, Texas Woman's, Chico State, Bloomsburg, UC San Diego