LUBBOCK, Texas (February 9, 2019) – No.24 Lubbock Christian University had its best defensive performance in program history Saturday, as they set a program single-game record in holding Texas A&M International to 19 points and allowing six field goals (tied a program single-game record) in an 88-19 Heartland Conference victory.  LCU became the fifth team in NCAA Division II program history to claim 62 consecutive home wins, as the win also extended their streak of consecutive conference home wins to 54 and they are 48-0 all-time in Heartland Conference home games.
 
The 19 points scored by TAMIU was their fewest in program history and the points allow topped the prior LCU single-game record of 21 points allowed on two prior occasions (LCU allowed 21 points to National Christian on Dec. 8, 2001 and to Dallas Christian College on Nov. 4, 2008). TAMIU was a brisk 6-of-48 from the field (12.5%), which was the fewest field goal total by an LCU opponent since Dallas Christian was held to 6-of-49 (12.2%) shooting on Dec. 31, 2009, which also marked the last time LCU had a win margin of at least 69 points (defeated DCC 110-23).
 
LCU's statistics were staggering. They outscored TAMIU 39-0 in points off turnovers, 36-0 in paint scoring and 14-0 in second chance scoring. The Lady Chaps had 14 steals, forced 26 turnovers and had a 46-19 rebound advantage, leading to their largest rebound margin (+27) since a +34 on Jan. 28, 2016 against Oklahoma Panhandle State.
 
TAMIU made only one field goal inside the arc, as they were 1-of-30 (3.3%) inside the arc. Five of the Dustdevils six field goals were three-pointers, and they were two-of-four from the free-throw line. The Dustdevils went the opening 4:30 of the game without a point, the opening 5:25 of the second quarter without a point and they went scoreless the entire third quarter, marking the first time LCU has shut a team out in a quarter since quarters were adopted in women's basketball in 2015-16 (the Dustdevils combined for one field goal in the two combined middle quarters). TAMIU went a span of 15:32 of the game without a point (from 4:35 left in the second quarter until 57 seconds into the fourth quarter), missing 22 consecutive shot attempts in the gap. Meanwhile, LCU went on a 31-0 run during the TAMIU drought.
 
LCU led 66-10 heading into the fourth quarter and the Dustdevils started to get an offensive pulse, going 3-of-8 over a stretch, which included back-to-back three-pointers, but they closed the final 2:47 without a point.
 
LCU was 52.3% (34/65) from the field and mixed in 12 of their 13 players into the offensive mix. Not one Lady Chap played more than 21:26 (the time non-starter Madelyn Turner played) and every Lady Chap played at least 12 minutes. Emma Middleton (!2 points) and Channing Cunyus (8 points) each had career-high point performances. They co-led the Lady Chaps with seven career-high rebounds.
 
Allie Schulte had a near perfect statistical line, leading all scorers with 17 points behind a 6-of-6 shooting performance, which included a 4-of-4 line from three-point range. She completed the stat line and had a +41 plus/minus in a span of 15:44 playing time. Caitlyn Cunyus was also +41 (same amount of playing time as Schulte), which is the highest plus/minus the team has recorded since the stats have been kept on file since 2010.
 
TAMIU's best performance came from Kendall Alsup, who had seven rebounds and six points. The Dustdevils suffered their 21^st consecutive loss and they are 0-20 this season (0-8 in conference). The 69-point deficit was their second-worst in program history.
 
The Lady Chaps claimed their 12^th consecutive overall win and their 27^th straight Heartland Conference win. They improve to 19-4 overall and 9-0 in the Heartland Conference. St. Mary's and Newman are each tied for second in the conference (5-4) with five conference games remaining.
 
TURNING POINT
It is no exaggeration to state the opening tip was the turning point. While it took TAMIU 33 minutes to obtain their fifth field goal of the game, LCU opened the game 5-of-5 from the field. The Lady Chaps opened the game on a 15-0 run and outscored TAMIU 30-7 in the first quarter off 12-of-16 (75%) shooting from the field. Allie Schulte had 11 of her 17 points in the opening quarter of play.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
In an oddity, the game's first rebound did not occur until 3:15 into the game.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
The Lady Chaps return to the hardwood Thursday in Fort Smith, Ark. facing Arkansas – Ft. Smith with a 5:30 p.m. tip inside Stubblefield Center.