No.14 ANGELO STATE (18-3, 13-2) at LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN (15-7, 10-4)
Feb. 2, 2023 • 5:30 PM
Lubbock, Texas • Rip Griffin Center (1,950)
 

LONE STAR CONFERENCE BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	STATS
No.14 Angelo State	Lubbock, Texas	Thur., Feb. 2	5:30 p.m.	Video	Stats
UT Permian Basin	Lubbock, Texas	Sat. Feb. 4	1 p.m.	Video	Stats
GAME NOTES (PDF)

 
BACK HOME
Lubbock Christian University returns home from their season-long four-game road trip and are back for a pair of West Division contests, as they host Lone Star Conference foes No.14 Angelo State (Thursday at 5:30 p.m.) and Texas Permian Basin (Saturday at 1 p.m.) inside Rip Griffin Center. Thursday's game pits the top two programs in the West Division together, as ASU leads the division with an 8-1 mark and LCU sits with one less divisional game played and with a 7-1 record.   
 
LATE SURGE IN LAWTON
Lubbock Christian University held Cameron scoreless over the final four minutes and used a 23-point performance from Grace Foster to claim a 68-56 Lone Star Conference West Division victory Saturday afternoon inside Aggie Gym. Reese Schumann joined Foster in double figures offensively, as she was 7-of-8 from the field and had 14 points. Foster's 23-point outing was built by a 6-of-13 shooting performance from the field, which included a 2-of-4 mark from long range. She was 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. Audrey Robertson, who led LCU with eight rebounds, was LCU's only other free-throw shooter in the game (outside of Foster).
 
GRACE HONORED AGAIN
For a second time this season, the Lone Star Conference has recognized Grace Foster with an offensive weekly honor this season, as the Lone Star Conference named Foster their Women's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week recipient.   Foster helped LCU to their first weekend road sweep of the season, as they topped Midwestern State (61-37) and Cameron (68-56) in a pair of West Division road wins. The sophomore from Childress, Texas led LCU in scoring in each game, posting 12 points at MSU and 23 points at CU. In LCU's win at Cameron, Foster's performance was vital. With LCU leading 25-23 in the second quarter at CU, Foster personally went on a 5-0 run and tallied seven points in a three-minute span to finish the half with 15 points. In the fourth quarter with LCU leading by a possession and four minutes remaining, Foster tallied a pair of points to make it a two-possession game and then scored the final six LCU points of the game for eight points in the quarter to clinch the win. She also averaged 4.5 rebounds a game and shot .500 (10/20) from the field on the week. Foster was also part of an LCU defense that held their opponents to 46.5 points a game and a 29.4% shooting mark in the two games.   The honor is Foster's third weekly award of her career and her second of the season. Each of her honors claimed this season have been offensive (last season she claimed a defensive honor). Foster's weekly honor gives LCU three this season, as her two this season are joined by a defensive honor claimed by Reese Schumann on Jan. 16.

SEASON NOTES AND TRENDS
> Grace Foster is sprinkled throughout the statistical leaderboard in the LSC, as she is second in the LSC in double-doubles (with seven to tie for 42^nd nationally) and leads in rebounds (194, which is 24^th nationally), while ranking second in rebounds per game (8.8, which is 54^th nationally). On the offensive side, Foster is second in the LSC in free-throw percentage (89.9%, 11^th nationally) and fifth in the LSC in scoring (14.9 points per game).

> LCU leads the LSC in three-point shooting with a 34.7% shooting percentage from the perimeter this season, which has them 43^rd nationally. Opposing teams are shooting 24.8% from three-point range, which defensively places LCU second in the LSC in perimeter defense (10th nationally). LCU's perimeter defense has held the opposition to a 17.8% three-point shooting percentage (23/129) over the last eight games played. LCU has a 59-23 advantage in three-point field goals in the span.  

> Maci Maddox has double-figure point production in 12 of the prior 21 games and enters Thursday's game averaging 10.2 points per contest. She sits second in the LSC with 103 assists (15^th nationally) and is third with 4.7 assists per game (35^th nationally). Defensively, Maddox ranks sixth in the LSC in steals (46) and seventh in steals per game (2.1).

>The Lady Chaps are averaging 38.0 rebounds per game, posting a high of 48 against Cameron (Dec. 30). LCU has not averaged over 40 rebounds in a season since averaging 40.3 during the 2015-16 season. Grace Foster (8.8), Audrey Robertson (5.5) and Reese Schumann (5.2) are each averaging 5.0-or-more rebounds per game. LCU leads the LSC in defensive rebounds per game (29.6, 14^th nationally) and eighth in overall rebounds per game (38.0).

> LCU has a 334-271 scoring advantage from the line this season against their opposition (however, LCU has been outscored 116-92 from the line on the road). They have at least 20 points scored from the line seven times this season. On the campaign, LCU is shooting 77.0% (334/434) from the line, which leads the LSC and ranks 23^rd nationally. The Lady Chaps rank 20th nationally and fifth in the LSC in free-throws made per game (15.2). Grace Foster is 89-of-99 (89.9%) from the line this season to lead LCU. Audrey Robertson (65-of-81, 80.2%, sixth in the LSC) and Shaylee Stovall (48-of-60, 80.0%, eighth in LSC) are each shooting at least 80.0% from the line (of those reaching minimum requirements).

> The Lady Chaps are averaging 69.7 points per contest (averaged 65.9 per game last season), which ranks third in the LSC, and they have a trio of players averaging double figures in points. Grace Foster (14.9), Audrey Robertson (11.0) and Maci Maddox (10.2) lead the average scoring pace for the Lady Chaps.

> Defensively, Lubbock Christian is fifth in the LSC in blocks per game (3.5). Reese Schumann leads LCU in blocks (31), ranking third in the LSC (31^st nationally), and Grace Foster ranks 12th in the LSC with 20 blocks. Schumann's average of 1.4 blocks per game ranks fourth in the LSC.

> LCU's has dominated third quarters this season, as they have a 401-300 scoring advantage in the third quarter this season (average scoring advantage of 18.2 - 13.6). The 18.2 points per third quarter scoring mark leads as their highest single-quarter scoring average of the four quarters this season, and their 13.6 points allowed per third quarter ranks as their second-best defensive quarter of the four quarters this season (allow 13.5 points per quarter in first quarter).

HOME NUMBERS
The Lady Chaps are 9-0 on the homecourt this season and averaging a margin of 23.0 points outscoring their opposition. Averaging 75.4 points at home, LCU has a trio of players averaging double figures in points. Grace Foster is averaging a double-double with 14.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, Maci Maddox (11.6) and Audrey Robertson (11.1) complete the threesome of double-figure point producers at home. Maddox is also averaging 5.0 assists and 2.6 steals per game at home. Foster is 43-of-47 (91.5%) from the free-throw line, as LCU is 75.5% from the line at home (as a team) and outscoring opponents 166-104 from the line at home.

CONFERENCE CALL
Lubbock Christian is 10-4 in Lone Star Conference play and sits in fourth place in the LSC (conference standings). A duo of Lady Chaps pace the scoring attack in conference play, as Grace Foster (14.5, which is fifth in the LSC) and Shaylee Stovall (10.1) are averaging double figures in scoring in conference contests. Foster is also averaging 8.4 rebounds per game in conference (second in LSC). LCU is averaging 69.2 points per game (third in the LSC) in conference (shooting 43.5% from the field) and they have a 13.3-point (second in LSC) scoring margin (defense is third in the LSC holding opponents to 59.3 points per game). Maddox averages 5.0 assists per game (second in the LSC), which helps LCU rank second in the LSC with a pace of 14.6 per conference game. Their assist/turnover ratio of 0.92 ranks second in the LSC.
 
DIVIDING LINE
This season, the LSC returns to division play with an East and West division. The divisional leaders will represent the top two teams in the eight-team Lone Star Conference Championship (tournament) in Frisco, Texas. The remaining field of six teams will have their berth/seedings determined by conference record. LCU is 7-1 in West Division contests. Grace Foster leads LCU in divisional play with 16.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Audrey Robertson (10.6) joins Foster in scoring with averages in double figures per game. LCU averages 69.5 points per game and is holding opponents to 51.0 points per game for an 18.5 scoring margin. The Lady Chaps averages an 18.0 - 10.6 scoring advantage in the second quarter of play during divisional contests.
 
RANKING THINGS
LCU is 1-3 against nationally ranked programs this season, with a Dec. 17 win over No.15 MSU Billings in Las Vegas, Nev. representing their lone win so far against a ranked opponent this season. They fell in their season opener (Nov.5) to No.6 Southern Missouri State and to No.13 Georgia Southwestern State (Dec. 16) in neutral site games before falling at No.7 Texas Woman's. LCU went 6-0 against nationally ranked programs in 2020-21 and 3-2 in 2021-22 against the nations ranked foes (opened 3-0). The Lady Chaps have played four nationally ranked programs and seven programs either nationally ranked or receiving top-25 votes.
 
SWEET HOME (ON) CHICAGO
LCU, who went 13-0 at home last season, is 9-0 at home this season, which has their active home win streak sitting at 113 games (it is the active and all-time leading mark in NCAA Division II women's basketball). LCU's last home loss came on Jan. 1, 2015 against Oklahoma City University. LCU, who also has a 7-0 mark in NCAA postseason play in Lubbock in the mix (not including a 4-0 mark in LSC postseason play), has also won 88 consecutive home conference games, with their last conference home loss occurring Jan. 10, 2013 (against Oklahoma City). They completed a 49-0 all-time mark in Heartland Conference home games (they are 35-0 in LSC home games). Thursday, LCU hosts No.14 Angelo State. LCU is 11-0 during their 113-game home win streak against nationally ranked programs.
 
NCAA DIVISION II'S LONGEST HOME WIN STREAKS
113 - Lubbock Christian Jan. 1, 2015 -->
87 - Neb. Kearney Jan. 31, 1995-Nov. 24, 2001
85 - West Tex. A&M Jan. 9, 1987-Dec. 6, 1991
 
NCAA'S ACTIVE-LEADING HOME WIN STREAKS
113 – LCU (Division II)
36 – South Carolina (Division I)
36 – DeSales (Division III)
 
NCAA DIVISION LONGEST HOME WIN STREAKS BY DIVISION
Division I – 99 – UConn 2006/07 – 2011/12
Division II - 113 - Lubbock Christian Jan. 1, 2015 -->
Division III – 121 – Amherst Jan. 31, 2009-Feb. 6, 2016 
 
FIVE THINGS ABOUT ASU
1 > The Belles head into Thursday 18-3 on the season and riding a four-game win streak after topping Western New Mexico 56-52 Saturday. They are 13-2 in LSC play, going 8-1 in the West Division (currently leading the division).
2 > ASU, who entered the season No.4 in the LSC Preseason Poll, has Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant leading the squad averaging 16.3 points per game. She averages 16.5 in LSC contests and has averaged 17.5 points in the prior two meetings against LCU.  
3 > Angelo State has an 8-2 record on the road this season. They have won their last five road games and are averaging a 7.6-point average scoring margin in the wins.
4 > ASU leads the LSC and ranks 10^th nationally in rebounds with a pace of 43.1 per game. Madeline Stephens (167, leads team with 8.0 per game), McGhee-Pleasant (164) and Sawyer Lloyd (164) give the Belles three players with over 160 rebounds this season (each are in the top five of the conference in rebounds per game).
5 > Sawyer Lloyd leads the LSC in assists (12^th nationally with 105) and in steals (seventh nationally with 67).

THE SERIES AGAINST ASU
LCU leads the series with a 16-5 all-time mark. ASU won the prior meeting this season 53-51 in San Angleo, Texas (Jan. 7). The two teams have met 13 times since 2012, but had not met since Nov. 30, 2001 prior to that. LCU is 8-1 all-time against ASU in Lubbock, with the previous Hub City meeting coming Jan. 16, 2021 (77-46 LCU win). LCU has won the prior five meetings in Lubbock.
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. ASU
LCU's active career leaders against ASU:

Audrey Robertson 5gp, 6.2 pts p/g, 10/21 (47.6%) FG
Grace Foster 3gp, 5.3 pts p/g, 4.7 reb. p/g
Audrey Spurgin 1gp, 4 pts, 5 rebounds

PRIOR MEETING VS. ASU
SAN ANGELO, Texas (January 7, 2023) - Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant jumper from the left elbow with 0.9-seconds remaining was the go-ahead bucket to lead Angelo State past Lubbock Christian University 53-51 in a matchup of the Lone Star Conference's only unbeaten teams in West Division play Saturday afternoon inside Junell Center.

The loss was LCU's first of the season in which they led at the half (9-1) and led at the close of the third quarter (11-1). LCU led 41-39 to open the fourth quarter and the two teams combined for four field goals (two each) over the first 7:21 of the quarter. Shaylee Stovall nailed a three-pointer for LCU to give them a 46-43 lead with 5:49 remaining. She hit another with 1:37 remaining to end a 5-0 ASU run give LCU a 49-48 lead. ASU answered 16 seconds later with a field goal from Briley Merket to take a 50-49 lead. A missed field goal and a turnover resulted in LCU trailing 50-49 with 16 seconds remaining. They fouled Sawyer Lloyd and she missed one of two free-throws and ASU led 51-49. Grace Foster was able to drive in and tie the game at 51-51 with a bucket in the paint. ASU responded with a timeout for a half-court inbounds with nine seconds left and they found McGhee-Pleasant, who hit a step-back jumper from the left elbow to regain the Belles lead for the win.

McGhee-Pleasant carried the Belles in the fourth quarter, scoring nine of their 14 points in the quarter. She posted 12 points in the second half and finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double performance. Madeline Stephens led the Belles in the contest with 18 points. Lloyd finished with six steals, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

LCU was outscored in each quarter except the second quarter of play. Trailing 17-10 (trailed as much as 13-5 with 2:55 remaining in the first quarter) after the first quarter (Audrey Robertson scored all 10 points in the quarter for LCU), LCU opened the second quarter with Stovall following a Foster field goal with a pair of three-pointers to cap an 8-0 run for an 18-17 LCU lead. ASU went a stretch going 1-of-10 and 1-of-11 from the field and the poor shooting allowed LCU to close the first half on a 10-2 run for a 28-23 halftime lead.

Despite shooting 17.6% (3/17) in the second quarter, ASU led LCU at the half in shooting from the field, as they were 29.4% (10/34) while LCU, who shot 15.4% in the first quarter (2/13), was shooting 28.1% (9/32). Robertson led LCU with 14 points and six rebounds in the first half.

LCU opened the second half on a 6-2 run to build their lead to its largest at 34-25 3:04 into the third quarter. The Lady Chaps led 39-30 with 4:04 remaining in the quarter, but ASU responded with a 7-0 run and closed the quarter on a 9-2 run to cut LCU's lead to 41-39.

Robertson led LCU with 18 points and completed her first career double-double with a career-high 12 rebounds. Stovall also finished in double figures in scoring with 12 points off a career-high four three-pointers. LCU fell despite a 10-8 advantage in second-chance scoring and an 18-11 scoring advantage in points-off-turnovers. They shot a season-low 29.5% from the field (18/61).