CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Oct. 14, 2016) - Entering its inaugural year of competition, the LIU Post women's bowling team has been chosen seventh in the 2016-17 East Coast Conference Preseason Poll, released Friday.

The Pioneers, who earned points in the National Tenpin Coaches Association Division II/III Preseason Poll, received 42 points and one first-place vote in the balloting.

Reigning league champion Adelphi topped the poll with 96 points and seven first-place nods. Kutztown and Franklin Pierce each claimed a first-place vote, en route to placing second and third in the tally, respectively.

Head Coach Edward Raven and his LIU Post squad open the 2016-17 season on Sunday, Oct. 30, when they compete at Eastern Intercollegiate Bowling Conference Meet #1 in Farmingdale.

2016-17 ECC Women's Bowling Preseason Poll
1. Adelphi (Seven First-Place Votes) - 96 Points
2. Kutztown (One First-Place Vote) - 89 Points
3. Franklin Pierce (One First-Place Vote) - 79 Points
4. Lincoln Memorial - 62 Points
5. Felician - 58 Points
6. Molloy - 48 Points
7. LIU Post - 42 Points
8. Daemen - 37 Points
9. Roberts Wesleyan - 27 Points
10. Salem International - 12 Points