LUBBOCK, Texas (November 25, 2024) – The Rip Griffin Center will witness a clash of unbeatens Tuesday at 4 p.m., as No.11 Lubbock Christian University (7-0) hosts Southwestern Oklahoma State (4-0) in a non-conference showdown.
 

LSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
SWOSU	Rip Griffin Center	Tue., Nov. 26	4 p.m.	Watch	Listen	Stats

GENTLING MUSTANGS
Grace Foster scored 22 points, including 12 in the second half, to lead Lubbock Christian University to an 87-61 win over Midwestern State in the Lone Star Conference West Division opener at Rip Griffin Center Saturday afternoon. Foster added six rebounds and six assists, while Maci Maddox tallied 17 points, 13 of which came in the first half. The Lady Chaps (7-0, 2-0) dominated with 21 assists and just seven turnovers, forcing 14 turnovers from MSU and converting them into 16 points.
 
LCU used several scoring runs to build its lead, highlighted by a 7-0 stretch in the third quarter to go up 54-35. The Lady Chaps shot 51.7% from the field, including 77.3% during a 12-minute span across the second and third quarters. Foster has led LCU in scoring every game this season, with six 20-point performances. Midwestern State (1-5) was paced by Zarria Carter's 17 points.
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Foster's Dominance Continues: Grace Foster has been unstoppable, leading LCU to a perfect 7-0 start. She posted her sixth 20+ point game of the season with a game-high 22 points against Midwestern State, adding six rebounds and six assists. Foster leads the Lone Star Conference in scoring (21.3 PPG) and defensive rebounds per game (8.4), ranking 14th and sixth nationally, respectively. Her defensive presence also shines as she leads the LSC with 11 total blocks this season.
 
2 > Maddox Magic in the Backcourt: Maci Maddox showcased her offensive versatility with 17 points against MSU, including 13 in the first half. Her efficiency has been key, ranking second in the LSC with 26 total assists this season while maintaining a 2.36 assist-to-turnover ratio (fifth in the LSC). Maddox was a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line against MSU, contributing to LCU's conference-leading 79.9% free-throw shooting percentage.
 
3 > Defensive Excellence: LCU's defense ranks among the nation's best, holding opponents to 52.9 points per game (30th nationally, third in the LSC). Against Midwestern State, they forced 14 turnovers, capitalizing for a 16-6 edge in points-off-turnovers. Their 34% opponent field goal percentage is 33rd nationally and fourth in the LSC.
 
4 > Passing Powerhouse: The Lady Chaps logged a season-high 21 assists against MSU, assisting on 70% of made field goals. LCU ranks third in the LSC in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.22) and sixth in assists per game (14.3). Audrey Robertson and Maddox lead the team, combining for 49 assists this season.
 
5 > Shooting Efficiency: LCU's offense is firing on all cylinders, ranking 34th nationally in field goal percentage (45.1%) and 18th in three-point percentage (37.8%). Their 51.7% shooting against MSU marked their second game this season above 50%. Robertson, who has hit 18 threes this season, ranks third in the LSC in three-point percentage (58.1%). Robertson leads the LSC and is 13^th nationally with 19 three-pointers this season.
 
SWEET HOME (ON) CHICAGO
Lubbock Christian University has been dominant at home this season, boasting a perfect 3-0 record while outscoring opponents by an average margin of +17.7 points per game. The Lady Chaps excel offensively, averaging 75.3 points per game and shooting an impressive 43.2% from the field. Their efficiency at the free-throw line stands out, converting 84.7% of attempts, highlighted by 24 made free throws per game compared to their opponents' 15.3. Defensively, LCU holds opponents to just 35.6% shooting and averages 6.3 steals per game. Grace Foster leads the team with 21.3 points per game, shooting 48.8% overall and 42.1% from beyond the arc, while also grabbing 8.0 rebounds per game. Supporting players like Audrey Robertson (12.7 PPG, 41.2% from three) and Maci Maddox (11.3 PPG, 3.7 assists per game) contribute to the balanced attack. The Lady Chaps also dominate the assist/turnover ratio at 1.4 compared to their opponents' 0.6, a key to their home success.
 
On Feb. 2, 2023, LCU's NCAA Division II record home win streak ended at 113 games with a loss to Angelo State. The defeat marked the Lady Chaps' first home loss since Jan. 1, 2015, against Oklahoma City University. During the streak, LCU also posted a 7-0 record in NCAA postseason play in Lubbock (excluding a 4-0 mark in LSC postseason play) and won 88 consecutive home conference games, with their last conference home loss occurring on Jan. 10, 2013, also against Oklahoma City. LCU achieved a perfect 49-0 record in Heartland Conference home games and went 11-0 against nationally ranked opponents during the streak.

NCAA DIVISION II'S LONGEST HOME WIN STREAKS
113 - Lubbock Christian Jan. 1, 2015 - Feb. 2, 2023
87 - Neb. Kearney Jan. 31, 1995-Nov. 24, 2001
85 - West Tex. A&M Jan. 9, 1987-Dec. 6, 1991

EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 294-57 record (83.8%) in that span. In NCAA postseason play, the Lady Chaps are 24-4 all-time (85.7%).
 
BACK IN THE RANKINGS
Lubbock Christian University's women's basketball team entered the 2024-25 season ranked No. 17 in the D2CSC Women's Basketball Division II Top-25 Preseason Poll, a notable return to national prominence after an unusual preseason absence last year.
 
In-season polls are now out for both national Division II polling organizations, with LCU ranked No.11 by D2CSC and No.19 by WBCA.
 
FIVE THINGS ABOUT SWOSU
1 > Southwestern Oklahoma State University has started the 2024-25 women's basketball season with a perfect 4-0 record, showcasing their dominance early on. The Lady Bulldogs opened their campaign with a strong showing at a neutral site, defeating Northeastern State 64-55, followed by a solid road win over Rogers State, 71-60, in Claremore, Oklahoma. They continued their momentum at home, overwhelming Eastern New Mexico 81-59, before delivering a commanding 86-51 road victory against Central Oklahoma. With a balanced schedule of home, away, and neutral-site victories, SWOSU enters their matchup against Lubbock Christian in Lubbock, Texas, riding a four-game win streak and looking to sustain their perfect start.
 
2 > SWOSU finished the 2023-24 season ranked sixth in the Great American Conference standings, posting a 10-12 conference record and an overall mark of 15-16. Despite their mid-tier finish, the Lady Bulldogs showed resilience in reaching the final of the 2024 GAC Championships, highlighted by two upsets during their postseason run. Averi Zinn emerged as a standout player, leading the GAC in assists per game while also contributing 12.7 points per game. SWOSU's strong home performance (8-5) provided a foundation for their season, though struggles on the road (4-8) ultimately limited their regular-season success. Heading into the 2024-25 season with the No. 4 preseason ranking in the GAC, the Lady Bulldogs will look to build on their postseason momentum and Zinn's leadership.

3 > The Bulldogs have shown notable strengths in turnover-related statistics, distinguishing themselves both nationally and within the Great American Conference (GAC). They lead the GAC and are 18th nationally in turnover margin (9.00), highlighting their ability to capitalize on opponent mistakes and maintain possession control. Additionally, they are tied for first in the GAC and 32nd nationally in turnovers forced per game (23.25).

4 > Another standout area is their efficiency in free-throw shooting and scoring defense. SWOSU ranks third in the GAC and 21st nationally in free-throw percentage (79.0%), a testament to their composure at the line. This efficiency complements their scoring defense ranking of 53rd nationally and third in the GAC (56.3 points allowed per game).

5 > Averi Zinn ranks seventh in the GAC and 102nd nationally in assists per game (3.8), while also ranking eighth in the GAC in points per game (15.5) behind a 48.9% shooting performance, which is eighth in the GAC and 116th nationally. These statistics highlight her dual role as a scorer and playmaker, making her central to SWOSU's offensive success. Moreover, Zinn's consistency extends to free-throw shooting, where she ranks ninth in the GAC with an 82.4% conversion rate.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST SWOSU
LCU holds an 8-3 all-time record against SWOSU, including victories in the last five matchups. The most notable clash between the programs occurred on March 29, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio, when LCU defeated SWOSU in double overtime (95-85) to secure the 2019 NCAA Division II national championship. The teams also faced off in the 2020-21 postseason, with LCU prevailing 78-65 in Canyon, Texas, during the South Central Regional Championship (a matchup made possible by COVID-19 postseason realignment). This marks the third consecutive season the two teams have met since Jeff Zinn became head coach of the Bulldogs, with LCU spoiling his home debut on Nov. 21, 2022, in a 73-67 victory. The Lady Chaps are undefeated (3-0) against SWOSU in Lubbock, including a 61-54 win on Nov. 17, 2023, in their most recent meeting in the Hub City.
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. SWOSU
LCU's active career leaders against SWOSU:

Grace Foster 2gp, 16.0 pts, 12.5 reb., 5.0 assists, 11/22 FG
Audrey Robertson 2gp, 12.5 pts, 5.5 assists
Maci Maddox 2gp, 9.5 pts, 4.5 assists
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST SWOSU
LUBBOCK, Texas (Nov. 17, 2023) - LCU 61 – SWOSU 54
Lubbock Christian University secured a 61-54 victory over Southwestern Oklahoma State in the opening game of the Food King Classic, using a strong defensive effort and balanced scoring to pull away late.
 
The Lady Chaps never trailed and held SWOSU scoreless for the final 3:40 to preserve the win. Maci Maddox led LCU with 15 points and two steals, while Audrey Robertson contributed 14 points and six assists. Grace Foster narrowly missed a double-double, tallying 10 points and nine rebounds, and Shaylee Stovall added 10 points, including two clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter. LCU shot 50% from the field (22-of-44) and an impressive 92.9% from the free-throw line (13-of-14), while their defense limited SWOSU to 38.2% shooting.
 
The Lady Chaps set the tone early, turning six SWOSU turnovers into 11 points in the first quarter and jumping out to a 25-16 lead behind seven points from Robertson. They maintained control in the second quarter, taking a 36-28 halftime lead with a dominant 18-10 scoring edge in the paint. A 7-0 run late in the third quarter, punctuated by a basket from Foster, pushed the lead to 50-40 heading into the fourth. Although SWOSU cut the deficit to three points twice in the final period, Stovall responded with key three-pointers each time, sparking a decisive 9-0 run capped by a Maddox layup. Hailey Grant led SWOSU with 15 points and 12 rebounds, but the Bulldogs couldn't overcome LCU's stifling defense, which held them scoreless over the final 3:40.
 
The Lady Chaps shared the ball effectively, recording 15 assists, with Robertson matching a career-high with six. They also grabbed a season-high 31 rebounds, led by Foster's nine.