Softball Slated 11th in 2014 NFCA Preseason Poll
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2014) - On Wednesday, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association released its Preseason Division II Top-25 Poll, and LIU Post held the 11th spot in the rankings.
The Pioneers closed out their 2013 campaign with a 47-15 record after making a trip to the NCAA East Regional for the 14th time in the last 15 seasons. The green and gold are joined in the census by fellow East Region member Caldwell at No. 19.
Reigning national champion Central Oklahoma was a unanimous pick for the top slot in the poll, while East Region schools Molloy, New Haven, and Adelphi all received votes.
LIU Post, under 16-year head coach
Jamie Apicella, opens the 2014 season in Garden City, N.Y. on Mar. 2, facing off against Adelphi at 11 a.m.
NFCA Division II Preseason Softball Poll – January 29, 2014
|
Rank |
Team |
2013
Record |
Totals |
Final 2013 Poll |
|
1 |
Central Oklahoma (16) |
51-11 |
400 |
1 |
|
2 |
Kutztown |
37-22 |
376 |
2 |
|
3 |
Grand Valley State |
46-9 |
346 |
4 |
|
4 |
Humboldt State |
53-14 |
340 |
5 |
|
5 |
Armstrong Atl. State |
44-10-1 |
338 |
3 |
|
6 |
Valdosta State |
46-13 |
303 |
7 |
|
7 |
Indianapolis |
54-8 |
276 |
9 |
|
8 |
West Texas A&M |
44-13 |
272 |
RV |
|
9 |
Alabama-Huntsville |
43-17 |
266 |
11 |
|
10 |
SE Oklahoma State |
45-9 |
250 |
RV |
|
11 |
LIU Post |
47-15 |
220 |
NR |
|
12 |
St. Martin's |
41-16 |
194 |
21 |
|
13 |
Tampa |
33-10 |
189 |
19 |
|
14 |
Texas Woman's Univ. |
51-14 |
185 |
8 |
|
15 |
North Georgia |
36-14 |
179 |
NR |
|
16 |
California (Pa.) |
38-6 |
148 |
20 |
|
17 |
Angelo State |
37-18 |
125 |
23 |
|
18 |
Missouri-St. Louis |
41-13 |
106 |
22 |
|
19 |
Caldwell |
45-12 |
104 |
24 |
|
20 |
Anderson (SC) |
40-15 |
102 |
12 |
|
21 |
UC San Diego |
33-25 |
96 |
NR |
|
22 |
Augustana (SD) |
32-17 |
78 |
NR |
|
23 |
Dixie State |
40-14 |
47 |
RV |
|
24 |
Barry |
34-20 |
41 |
RV |
|
25 |
Columbus State |
41-18 |
40 |
18 |
Others Receiving Votes: Bloomsburg (36), St. Mary's TX (27), Molloy (23), Minnesota State Mankato (20), New Haven (16), St. Edward's (14), Adelphi (13), St. Leo (8), Winona State (6), Cal State Dominguez Hills (4), Colorado Mesa (4), Hawaii-Hilo (4), West Chester (2), West Virginia State (2).