LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Christian University men's basketball team welcomes UT Tyler to the Rip Griffin Center Thursday night for an LSC Matchup. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

RV Lubbock Christian (13-5, 8-2) vs UT Tyler (2-14, 1-9)
Thursday January 25, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. CT
Lubbock, Texas – Rip Griffin Center
 
The Series
Thursday will be the sixth meeting all time between the Chaps and Patriots. LCU is undefeated against UTT, holding a 5-0 record. The Chaps beat the Patriots 58-48 on the road last season.

 About UT Tyler

• The Patriots are in their first season with Head Coach Tim Moser at the helm.
• UTT comes into Thursday with a 2-14 record and are 1-9 in Lone Star play.
• The Patriots have lost four straight games. Their last win was Jan. 6 against Arkansas-Fort Smith.
• Bryce Roberts is leading the way for UTT, averaging 13 points and 3.8 rebounds a night.
• The Patriots score 68.1 points per game while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 32.0 percent from behind the arc.

Last Time Out – LCU
LCU wrapped up their New Mexico road trip with a hard fought 71-61 victory over Western New Mexico Saturday afternoon (Jan. 20). 
The Chaparrals had four players score in double figures, led by Tiras Morton, who had 18 points and two blocks. Aaron Gonzales tacked on 16 points and six rebounds and Kurt Wegscheider helped out with 12 points off of the bench. 

The LCU defense dominated in the win, holding WNMU to 15.4 percent (2-of-13) shooting from behind the arc. The Chaps totaled four blocks and six steals on the defensive end. 

Last Time Out – UT Tyler

UT Tyler's John Barbee went for a career-high 29 points in a 66-60 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday afternoon inside the Herrington Patriot Center.
 
Barbee led the Patriots in rebounding with nine rebounds as well for the career afternoon for the Tacoma, Wash. product. That afternoon was out-shined by a strong second half of play from Texas A&M-Kingsville that saw the Javelinas outscore the Patriots 41-to-29.

A Win Would

• Give the Chaps a 14-5 overall record and 9-2 in the Lone Star Conference.
• Give LCU a 5-2 LSC West Division record.
• Be the 235^th win of the Coach Duncan era.

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