Women's Lacrosse Ranked 3rd In Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Poll

Lacrosse Magazine released its 2010 NCAA Division II Women's preseason poll, slotting the C.W. Post Pioneers in the No. 3 spot to start the season. C.W. Post is joined on the list by East Coast Conference rival Dowling College, who is ranked 4th.

The Pioneers return to the field under the direction of fifth-year head coach Meghan McNamara. C.W. Post completed the 2010 season with  13-4 overall record and 7-1 slate in the ECC.  The Pioneers return three IWLCA All-Americans including seniors Chelsea Donaldson (Bay Shore, N.Y.), Lauren Spagnoletta (West Islip, N.Y.), and sophomore Jackie Sileo (Wantagh, N.Y.), along with 2010 All-American Ashley Olen (East Islip, N.Y.), a Tewaarton Trophy nominee who missed last season due to injury.  The Pioneers return a total of seven All-East Coast Conference players along with four All-Region selections to the field in 2011.  

McNamara and the Pioneers kick off their season March 2 at 4 p.m. as they host St. Anselm in their season opener.