INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 21, 2017) - For the first time since its return to the mat, the LIU Post wrestling team has earned points in the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches' Association Poll, released Monday.

The Pioneers, who finished 10-8 in duals in the 2016-17 campaign, are one of 15 teams to place just outside the Top-25.

Senior T.J. Fabian (Wading River, N.Y.) was slotted at No. 12 in the national individual rankings at the 149-lb. weight class.

Fabian is currently tied for the second-most wins (12) on the team and leads the green and gold in falls with six. He has also lost only four bouts this year, three of which have come against Division I opposition.

Head Coach Joe Patrovich and his LIU Post squad are back in action Thursday (Feb. 23), when they wrestle at the 2017 NCAA Division II Super Region I Championships at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa.

2017 NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches' Association Poll - Feb. 20, 2017
1. St. Cloud State - 48 Points
T-2. Maryville - 47 Points
T-2. Nebraska-Kearney - 47 Points
4. Notre Dame (Ohio) - 43 Points
5. Central Oklahoma - 37 Points
6. Mercyhurst - 31 Points
T-7. Ashland - 29 Points
T-7. Tiffin - 29 Points
T-7. Wisconsin-Parkside - 29 Points
10. Lindenwood - 28 Points
T-11. Findlay - 27 Points
T-11. Fort Hays State - 27 Points
T-13. McKendree - 24 Points
T-13. California Baptist - 24 Points
15. Pitt.-Johnstown - 22 Points
16. Colorado State-Pueblo - 21 Points
T-17. Colorado Mesa - 19 Points
T-17. Lake Erie - 19 Points
T-19. Indianapolis - 18 Points
T-19. Minnesota State-Mankato - 18 Points
T-19. Upper Iowa - 18 Points
T-22. Newberry - 17 Points
T-22. Northern State - 17 Points
24. Augustana - 16 Points
T-25. Chadron State - 13 Points
T-25. Newman - 13 Points
T-25. Western State - 13 Points

Also Receiving Points: Minnesota State-Moorhead, UNC Pembroke, Kutztown, Limestone, King, Seton Hill, East Stroudsburg, Adams State, Quachita Baptist, Gannon, Belmont Abbey, Shippensburg, Wheeling Jesuit, LIU Post, Alderson-Broaddus