GRAND LAKE, Colo. (Mar. 2, 2015) - After a season-opening 16-3 win over Holy Family this past weekend, the LIU Post women's lacrosse team remained fourth in Monday's IWLCA Division II Top-20 Poll.

The Pioneers collected 249 points in the tally, and trailed Lindenwood (Mo.) by only eight points for the No. 3 ranking. Adelphi maintained its spot atop the ledger, while Lock Haven stood pat at No. 2.

Senior midfielder Jenna Pierro (Holbrook, N.Y.) and red-shirt sophomore attacker Emily Delaney (Long Valley, N.J.) led all players with six points apiece in Saturday's victory against the Tigers. Pierro's four goals, three of which came in the first half, tied junior teammate Honey Roche (Centerport, N.Y.).for the game-high.

Roche collected five points (4 G, 1 A) in the triumphant effort. Sophomore midfielder Connor Bird (Syosset, N.Y.) had two goals and two assists for a four-point day. Sophomore attacker Stefani Vagelatos (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.) and sophomore defender/midfielder Cara Douglas (West Islip, N.Y.) each added three points (1 G, 2 A).

In the first Lacrosse Magazine in-season rankings, the green and gold opened at No. 5. Adelphi (No. 1), Lock Haven (No. 2), Lindenwood (No. 3) and Limestone (No. 4) preceded the Pioneers in the ledger.

Head Coach Meghan McNamara and her LIU Post squad return to action Wednesday (Mar. 4), when they start up East Coast Conference play at Mercy at 3 p.m. in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.

2015 IWLCA Division II Poll - Mar. 2, 2015
1. Adelphi (18 First-Place Votes) - 299 Points
2. Lock Haven (Two First-Place Votes) - 282 Points
3. Lindenwood (Mo.) - 257 Points
4. LIU Post - 249 Points
5. Limestone - 248 Points
6. New Haven - 212 Points
7. Le Moyne - 208 Points
8. Florida Southern - 196 Points
9. Mercyhurst - 179 Points
10. Saint Anselm - 153 Points
11. Queens (N.C.) - 148 Points
12. Stonehill - 127 Points
13. West Chester - 121 Points
14. Dowling - 102 Points
15. Rollins - 91 Points
16. Regis (Colo.) - 74 Points
17. Pfeiffer - 67 Points
18. Indiana (Pa.) - 50 Points
19. Seton Hill - 33 Points
20. Bloomsburg - 15 Points

Receiving Votes: Grand Valley St., Bentley, Mount Olive, Assumption

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

Receiving Votes: Mount Olive, Slippery Rock, Philadelphia