Softball Jumps to 18th in Latest NFCA Division II Census
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Apr. 9, 2014) - A six-win week helped the LIU Post softball team to 20 straight wins and a jump from 22nd to 18th in the NFCA Division II Poll, as released on Wednesday.
For the first time in 2014, there was a unanimous choice at No. 1. West Texas A&M (36-4) picked up all 16 possible first-place votes to lead this week's rankings.
With an overall record of 23-3, including a perfect 10-0 mark in East Coast Conference action, the Pioneers have extended their win streak to 20. Most recently, the green and gold swept neighboring NYIT on Tuesday (Apr. 8) by the scores of 7-2 and 10-0.
Also remaining in the poll is fellow East Region institution Caldwell in the 11th spot, after placing 14th last week. The two squads are set to face off for a doubleheader on Sunday (Apr. 13) in Caldwell, N.J.
On Thursday (Apr. 10), LIU Post will host conference rival Molloy in a twinbill set to start at 3 p.m. in Brookville, N.Y.
**The NFCA Division II Top-25 Poll is voted on by 16 NCAA Division II head coaches with two representing each of the eight NCAA regions. Current 2014 records are shown, first-place votes are in parentheses.
NFCA Division II Softball Poll - Apr. 9, 2014 | Rank | Team | 2014 Record | Totals | Last Poll |
| 1 | West Texas A&M (16) | 36-4 | 400 | 1 |
| 2 | Tampa | 27-4 | 355 | 3 |
| 3 | St. Mary's (Texas) | 40-5 | 350 | 5 |
| 4 | Cal St. Monterey Bay | 35-5 | 339 | 15 |
| 5 | Emporia State | 33-8 | 319 | 7 |
| 6 | Missouri-St. Louis | 26-3 | 302 | 10 |
| 7 | Alabama-Huntsville | 30-6 | 299 | 9 |
| 8 | North Georgia | 34-8 | 298 | 12 |
| 9 | Humboldt State | 34-10 | 287 | 8 |
| 10 | Angelo State | 31-9 | 228 | 11 |
| 11 | Caldwell | 20-2 | 221 | 14 |
| 12 | Armstrong Atl. State | 26-10 | 218 | 4 |
| 13 | Augustana (S.D.) | 27-6 | 206 | 13 |
| 14 | Wayne State (Mich.) | 23-7 | 192 | 6 |
| 15 | UC San Diego | 28-7 | 162 | 20 |
| 16 | California Baptist | 33-11 | 127 | 2 |
| 17 | West Va. Wesleyan | 26-6 | 125 | 23 |
| 18 | LIU Post | 21-3 | 114 | 22 |
| 19 | Lenoir Rhyne | 32-9 | 111 | 18 |
| 20 | North Alabama | 32-10 | 106 | RV |
| 21 | Truman State | 29-6 | 88 | 21 |
| 22 | Central Oklahoma | 31-9 | 84 | RV |
| 23 | West Chester | 22-11 | 64 | NR |
| 24 | Valdosta State | 31-12 | 50 | 17 |
| 25 | Texas Woman's | 27-13 | 31 | 25 |