LUBBOCK, Texas (February 4, 2017) – Tyler Rogers and Ridrell Holman combined for 34 points (17 points each) to lead Lubbock Christian University through 14 lead changes and to a 75-68 victory over St. Mary's University Saturday afternoon inside Rip Griffin Center for a second straight Heartland Conference win.
 
Lubbock Christian raced out to an 8-6 lead over the Rattlers on a layup by Brennen Fowler just six-minutes into the contest. The Chaps traded the lead with St. Mary's four times before a jumper by Ed Seay put the Rattlers up 19-18 with 9:35 left in the half. StMU then went on a 15-6 run to take an 11-point lead, their largest of the game, with just over two minutes to play in the opening period. The Chaps scored seven unanswered points to cut St. Mary's lead to six-points, 36-30, at halftime.
 
LCU shot 46.2% (12-of-26) from the field and a disappointing 0-for-7 from behind the three-point line in the first half. Holman, who has been nothing short of spectacular from downtown as of late was ice cold in the first half. Holman shot 20% (1-of-5) from the field and 0-for-4 from long-range. Brennen Fowler led the Chap attack in the half with 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting.
 
The Rattlers almost mirrored the Lubbock Christian's shot attempts in the period with 48% (12-of-25) from the floor. However, unlike the Chaparrals, they were able to score from long-range. St Mary's converted seven three-pointers on 11 attempts for a 63.6% average from beyond the arc. Will Ferguson led the Rattlers with 11 points at the break.
 
Yanni Wetzell split a pair of free throws to open up the second half giving the Rattlers a 37-30 lead. The Chaps then scored eight straight points to grab their first lead of the final period. St. Mary's would not go down quietly, and regained their lead at 45-41 with 13:44 left to play. Following a three-pointer by Tyler Rogers, Jay Workman converted a layup to put the Chaparrals up 46-45 for their final lead change of the afternoon. LCU continued building their advantage and went up 58-51 on a zany three-pointer by Chuck Kendley that looked to be a well-placed lob pass. Although StMU's Robbie Benavides scored the final bucket of the game, the Chaps were able to finish out the contest and take a 75-68 victory over the Rattlers.
 
Lubbock Christian found their rhythm and grabbed a 69.6% (16-of-23) shooting mark in the second period. Eight of LCU's second half jumpers came from behind the arc for a 61.5% (8-of-13) three-point average. Holman led the Chaps in the second period with 15 points on a perfect 6-for-6 shooting from the field and 3-for-3 from downtown. The Chaps ripped four steals from the Rattlers and converted 20 of their 45 second half points off of turnovers alone.
 
Will Ferguson had a game-high 21 points for St. Mary's in addition to four assists. Although the Rattlers started out the game with a hot-hand from three-point range, they closed the contest with a 47.4% (9-of-19) average from downtown. Seven of their nine triples came in the first half.
 
In total, Lubbock Christian finished the afternoon shooting 57.1% from the floor and 70% (14-for-20) from the charity stripe. Senior Marcus Arrington dished out six of LCU's 14 assists. Isaac Cardona led the Chaps effort on the boards with six rebounds. Holman (17 points), Rogers (17 points) and Fowler (15 points) gave the Chaps three players in double figures in scoring.
 
Lubbock Christian improved to 14-8 overall and 8-4 in Heartland Conference contests. The Chaps will return to the road for a pair of games beginning with Rogers State University on Thursday evening in Claremore, Okla. Tip off is set for 7:30 pm inside the Hillcat's Claremore Expo Center.