LUBBOCK, Texas (February 7, 2015) – Tess Bruffey tallied 22 points and Kellyn Schneider supplied 16 rebounds, and Lubbock Christian University held Newman University to 14 field goals in a 60-33 Heart-land Conference win Saturday afternoon inside Rip Griffin Center.

The 33 points allowed was the fewest points LCU has allowed since holding Arlington Baptist College to 30 on Nov. 20, 2012. Newman, who did not have any points from the free-throw line in the game, only tallied 14 field goals, which is the least amount by a Chaps opponent since John Brown was held to 14 on Feb. 16, 2013.

Newman was held to six field goals in the first half, as they shot 20.7% from the field (6/29). LCU opened the game on a 5-0 run and led in double figures nearly halfway into the first half after Tess Bruffey knocked down one of three three-pointers to make it 18-8 with 10:37 left in the half. It was part of a 12-0 run to give LCU a 24-8 lead with seven minutes remaining in the opening half. Bruffey was 5-of-6 from the field in the half and her 14 points in the half helped LCU take a 29-14 lead into the locker room. Neither team had a second chance point in the half (LCU did not have one offensive rebound in the half).

LCU did not ease back in the second half. They never let their lead dip under 14 and had at least a 20-point lead for the game's final 15 minutes. LCU produced 31 points which was two points shy than what Newman had for the entire game.

The Lady Chaps were 43.4% (23/53) from the field and held Newman to a 22.6% (14/62) shooting mark. Newman did not have one player in double figures in points. LCU received a career-high 22 points from Bruffey and 11 points from Haley Fowler. Bruffey was 8-of-9 from the field and went 3-for-3 behind the arc and behind the free-throw line. Schneider had 16 rebounds (all defensive) and six blocks.

The Jets handed LCU their first Heartland Conference loss on Jan. 8 in Kansas, but they were unable to end a few other streaks which remain intact. LCU has won nine consecutive games and they have won 23 straight conference home games.

LCU's win places them at 17-5 overall and 11-1 in conference. Newman falls to 7-14 overall and 5-8 in conference. The win sets up a big contest Thursday, as LCU goes on the road to face Arkansas – Fort Smith, who is 11-2 in conference.