LUBBOCK, Texas (November 14, 2016) - Lubbock Christian University finally broke into the win column with a 91-63 victory over Randall University Monday night inside Rip Griffin Center. Lubbock Christian, hungry for the win following an 0-2 record in the RMAC/Heartland Challenge, had five Chaps in double-figures, led by Tyler Rogers' 18-point performance.
 
Randall jumped out to a 6-2 lead on a free throw by Isaac Bowles and the Saints had the Chaps attention early. The score was never separated by more than a four-point margin in the opening 11 minutes of the game. LCU was able to get a run going, as Jay Workman kicked off a 23-10 run to close out the first half for the Chaparrals over the final 10:29 of the half. LCU led 36-23 at the break.
 
Workman owned the Chaps only three-pointer of the half, while leading LCU scorers on 3-of-6 shooting. As a squad, the Chaps shot 45.2% from the field, while holding the Saints to a 29.6% field goal percentage (8-27). Lubbock Christian outscored Randall 24-12 in the paint.
 
A three-pointer by Randall's Trey Sneed cut the LCU lead to 10 points at the 18:51 mark of the second half. The Chaps rebuilding process followed, with six straight points by Brennen Fowler eventually turning into an 8-3 run and LCU led 48-33 with 15:33 to go. Ridrell Holman knocked down two three-pointers in the game and his second came with 11 minutes left in the contest to put LCU up 64-43. The Chaparrals closed out the night on an 11-5 run and rung up their first win of the season 91-63.
 
Trey Sneed led all scorers with 19 points on 7-14 shooting and 2-of-3 from behind the arc. Sneed also racked up 11 rebounds and en route to a double-double. Sneed and Adam Morales were the only two Randall players to enter double figures for the evening. The Saints Isaac Bowles also added 10 rebounds and six points.
 
LCU stretched the floor, as there were five Chaps in double figures. Lubbock Christian forced 16 turnovers while only committing 10 of their own. Rogers attacked the net with efficiency as he went 7-of-9 (77.7%) from the field for 18 points. Freshman Jay Workman was right behind Rogers with 17 points. Workman also tacked on four assists, three steals, and two blocks. Fowler's 17 points and 14 rebounds gave him LCU's first double-double of the season. Fowler also added three blocks in his 22 minutes. In total, Lubbock Christian shot over 50% from the field and outscored the Saints 18-9 off of turnovers. For the third game in a row, the Chaps put a beat down on their opponent under the basket.  LCU outscored the Saints 52-20 down low while also scoring 15-second chance points.
 
The Chaparrals will now gear up for South Central Region rivals West Texas A&M University on Thursday night inside Rip Griffin Center. Tip off will be at 7 pm, as the Chaps will look to build off of their victory over Randall University.