KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 6, 2016) - After a pair of non-conference wins last weekend, the LIU Post men's soccer team moved up one spot in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Top-25 Poll to No. 8, the organization announced Tuesday.

The Pioneers (2-0) scored two goals in the final 15 minutes to down host Adelphi University in their first contest of the Adelphi Alumni Invitational last week. Then, in their second game, the green and gold defeated Southern Connecticut State University, 2-1, to close out the week.

Leading the Pioneer offense was reigning East Coast Conference Rookie of the Year, Charlie Ledula (London, England). Ledula notched the game-winning goal against the Panthers, before scoring in the 10th minute versus the Owls. For his efforts, Ledula was named the ECC Offensive Player of the Week. Defensively, senior keeper Jesper Malmstrom (Linkopping, Sweden) made a total of six saves in the two wins.

Head Coach Andreas Lindberg and the Pioneers return to action on Thursday (Sept. 8), when they head to Bridgeport, Conn. to take on Merrimack College in the Purple Knight Classic, hosted by University of Bridgeport. The opening kick is slated for 4 p.m.

NSCAA Division II Top-25 Poll - Sept. 6, 2016
1. Pfeiffer University
2. University of Charleston
3. Rockhurst University
4. Lynn University
5. Southern New Hampshire University
6. Simon Fraser University
7. St. Edward's University
8. LIU Post
9. Midwestern State University
10. Saint Leo University
11. Wingate University
12. Urbana University
13. Northwood University (Mich.)
14. Fresno Pacific University
15. Merrimack College
16. Barry University
17. Saginaw Valley State University
18. Millersville University
19. Limestone College
20. Fort Hays State University
21. Colorado Mesa University
22. California State University-Los Angeles
23. Lindenwood University
24. University of Tampa
25. Seton Hill University