SAN ANGELO, Texas (January 18, 2025) – The top two teams in the West Division are set to clash Saturday at the Junell Center. No. 16 Lubbock Christian University, boasting an undefeated 6-0 record in West Division play, will take on Angelo State in a 1 p.m. Lone Star Conference matchup. Both teams share the top spot in the LSC standings with identical 9-1 records and are part of a four-way tie for first place. Angelo State enters the game on a conference-best 11-game winning streak.
  

LONE STAR CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
Angelo State	San Angelo, Texas	Sat., Jan. 18	1 p.m.	Watch	None	Stats

 
PETROPLEX FLEXING
No. 16 Lubbock Christian University used an 11-2 fourth-quarter run to remain perfect (6-0) in West Division play, defeating UT Permian Basin 67-62 Thursday inside Falcon Dome. Audrey Robertson led LCU (15-3, 9-1) with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Grace Foster added 19 points, including six clutch free throws late. Maci Maddox contributed 14 points and four assists. The Lady Chaps dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 13 boards for 17 second-chance points. LCU also shot a season-best 94.7% (18-19) from the free-throw line. UTPB (9-7, 7-3) was led by Taysha Rushton's game-high 25 points and Khiara Flugence's 15. The Falcons shot 52.9% inside the arc but fell to 4-2 in the division. LCU's Robertson, Foster, and Maddox accounted for 81% of the scoring as the Lady Chaps secured their 30th all-time win over UTPB, improving to 30-1 in the series.
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Grace Under Pressure: Grace Foster continues to dominate on both ends of the floor. She contributed 19 points, six of which came from clutch free throws in the final minutes against UTPB, where LCU shot a season-best 94.7% (18/19) from the line. Foster remains the LSC leader in total points (335, seventh nationally), three-point shooting percentage (45.3%, seventh nationally) and blocks per game (1.89, 23^rd nationally), while ranking second in free-throw percentage (86.6%, 30^th nationally) and points per game (18.6, 22^nd nationally).
 
2 > Robertson's Rise: Audrey Robertson delivered her third 21-point game of the season in the win over UT Permian Basin, matching her season high. She added seven rebounds, including four on the offensive glass, helping LCU secure 17 second-chance points, a season high. Robertson also ranks second the LSC in three-point shooting percentage (46.7%, ninth nationally), further solidifying her impact as a key offensive weapon. She is 10^th in the LSC with 13.5 points a contest.
 
3 > Defensive Lockdown: LCU's defense ranks among the best in the nation, sitting 22nd in field goal percentage defense (34.9%) and 12th in scoring defense (53.9 points allowed per game). Against UTPB, they forced 12 turnovers and secured a +5 rebound margin, marking the fifth consecutive game the Lady Chaps have outrebounded their opponent (first time since February of the 2020-21 season).
 
4 > Charity: The Lady Chaps are the top free-throw shooting team in the LSC (78.0%, 19th nationally). Foster (86.6%), Kennedy Chappell (86.1%) and Maci Maddox (84.8%) each shoot above 84% from the stripe. Their efficiency was on full display against UTPB, where Foster went 9-of-10 and the team converted nearly all its opportunities at the line (18-of-19).
 
5 > Deep Threat Duo: LCU continues to excel from beyond the arc, leading the LSC and ranking 18th nationally in three-point shooting percentage (35.7%). The team is averaging 10.3 three-pointers over the past four games. Foster (45.3, seventh) and Robertson (45.2%, ninth) are the LSC's top outside shooters and are in the top-10 nationally in three-point shooting percentage.
 
MILESTONING 
Grace Foster continues to cement her place in Lubbock Christian University history, surpassing 1,500 career points—a milestone last reached by Allie Schulte on Feb. 3, 2022. Foster's 1,645 career points ranks 10th among active NCAA Division II players and places her within striking distance of the program's all-time top five scorers; she needs 81 points to overtake Emily Pool (Atkins) for fifth place. In addition, Foster has 753 career rebounds, which has her ranking fifth in program history. She needs 84 rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,199 career points) joined Foster in the 1,000-point club in career points on Nov. 3, and Maci Maddox reached the mark Thursday becoming LCU's third active player with 1,000 career points. It marks the first time since the 2015-16 season that LCU has had a trio of 1,000-point scorers, following the legendary group of Haley Fowler, Nicole Hampton, and Kelsey Hoppel.
 
CONFERENCE CONVERSATION 
LCU holds a 9-1 record in Lone Star Conference play, leading the West Division with a perfect 6-0 record. Grace Foster has been a dominant force in conference games, averaging 15.9 points (third in the LSC) and 6.3 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 50.5% from the field, 45.2% from beyond the arc, and 88.0% at the free-throw line. Audrey Robertson has also been a key contributor, averaging 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game, with a 39.2% success rate from three-point range and 82.8% from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Lady Chaps have excelled, holding opponents to just 52.2 points per game on 34.0% shooting, including 29.5% from three-point range. Their interior defense has been outstanding, averaging 4.9 blocks per game, with notable rim protection from Foster and Reese Schumann. On offense, free-throw shooting remains a team strength at 79.3%, and LCU averages 14.6 made free throws per game. The Lady Chaps also boast a scoring margin of +13.2 and a rebounding margin of +1.5, grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
 
ROAD RULES 
The Lady Chaps have excelled in their five true road games this season, compiling a 4-1 record, all in Lone Star Conference play. Offensively, LCU has averaged 57.8 points per game while shooting 39.3% from the field and 29.8% from beyond the arc. Audrey Robertson has been a standout performer, leading the team with 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, shooting 45.1% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range. Grace Foster has also made a significant impact, averaging 13.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while shooting 91.7% from the free-throw line. Maci Maddox has been a consistent contributor, posting 11.2 points per game and leading the team with 22 assists. Defensively, the Lady Chaps have limited opponents to 55.8 points per game and a 35.9% field goal percentage. They have dominated in shot-blocking, averaging 5.6 blocks per game, with Foster and Reese Schumann leading the charge. At the free-throw line, LCU has been solid, shooting 80.7%, and has averaged 5.6 steals per game.
 
THE WILD WEST 
The Lady Chaps continue to dominate West Division play, extending their perfect record to 6-0 with an even split of home (3-0) and road (3-0) wins. They maintain a scoring margin of +19.0 points per game, driven by a balanced offensive attack averaging 71.5 points while limiting opponents to 52.5 points per contest. LCU has been efficient, shooting 44.0% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range, and 83.5% from the free-throw line. Grace Foster leads the team with 18.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, supported by standout contributions from Audrey Robertson (13.7 PPG) and Maci Maddox (13.2 PPG). Foster (14/27, 51.9%), Robertson (14/32, 43.8%), and Kimber Mathews (6/14, 42.9%) have anchored LCU's three-point shooting. Defensively, the Lady Chaps hold a +4.2 rebounding margin and have forced 76 turnovers while recording 38 steals and 27 blocks.
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 302-60 record (83.4%) 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. They were receiving votes in the WBCA Preseason Poll (Division II).
 
In the latest polls, for both national Division II polling organizations, LCU is ranked No16 by the D2CSC and No.18 by the WBCA. LCU is 1-3 against nationally ranked programs this season and each have been against programs in the top-10 nationally.
 
FIVE THINGS ABOUT ASU
1 > The Rambelles are enjoying a strong season with a 13-3 overall record and a 9-1 mark in conference play (5-1 in the West Division), riding an 11-game winning streak. They opened the season fourth in the LSC preseason poll. Angelo bolstered their coaching staff with the addition of Stephanie Ruiz, who previously helped Adams State achieve a 41-19 record during her two-year tenure.
 
2 > Madeline Stephens produced nine rebounds in Thursday's 84-61 win over Angelo State to reach 1,000 for her career. This milestone makes her only the third player in Angelo State program history to achieve this feat. Stephens has been a dominant force this season, averaging a double-double with 13.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. She leads the team with six double-doubles and ranks second in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) in rebounding.

3 > The Rambelles have established themselves as one of the top defensive teams in the LSC. They rank second in the conference in opponent field goal percentage, holding opponents to just 33.2% shooting (fifth nationally). Keniah Williams has been instrumental in the team's defensive efforts, ranking second in the conference with 30 blocks this season. Additionally, Angelo State is a force on the boards, leading the conference with 28.6 defensive rebounds per game.

4 > Majik Esquivel and Addy Burns have been pivotal to the Rambelles' offense. Esquivel ranks sixth in the conference in three-point shooting at 34.8% and is the team's leading scorer, averaging 13.8 points per game. Burns, meanwhile, is fifth in the conference with a 1.41 assist-to-turnover ratio, showcasing her ability to run the offense effectively. The Rambelles are fourth in the LSC, averaging 69.8 points per game.

5 > Angelo State's depth has been a key factor in their success, as they rank second in the LSC in bench points, averaging 28.4 per game. The team has added significant talent this season, including five freshmen and four transfers. Among the newcomers is Lubbock native Lauren Catherman, who transferred from St. Edward's, where she ranked third in program history with 209 career steals.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST ASU
LCU leads the series with a 17-7 all-time mark. ASU has won three of the prior four meetings. The two teams have met 16 times since 2012, but had not met since Nov. 30, 2001 prior to that. LCU is 6-4 all-time against ASU in San Angelo, dropping the prior three meetings.
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. ASU
LCU's active career leaders against ASU:

Grace Foster 6gp, 10.3 points p/g, 7.0 reb.
Audrey Robertson 8gp, 9.6 points p/g, 14/15 ft.
Martie McCoy 2gp, 6.0 points p/g, 5/6 ft.
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST ASU
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Feb. 8, 2024) – ASU 61 – LCU 42
Lubbock Christian University's six-game road win streak came to an end as the Lady Chaparrals fell 61-42 to Angelo State in Lone Star Conference action at Junell Center. The loss marked LCU's first West Division road defeat of the season and dropped their road record to 7-2 overall (6-1 in LSC play).
 
Audrey Robertson led the Lady Chaps (16-6, 11-4) with 13 points, all scored in the first half on 5-of-8 shooting. Reese Schumann added eight points, six rebounds, and two blocks off the bench, while Kennedy Chappell contributed five points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Despite 12 offensive rebounds, LCU managed only four second-chance points and struggled offensively, shooting just 26.2% from the field—their lowest mark in their NCAA era.
 
Angelo State (17-7, 11-4) controlled the game with dominant performances from Madeline Stephens, who had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant, who posted 12 points, 14 rebounds, and four blocks. The Rambelles outscored LCU 17-5 in points off turnovers and used a decisive 22-6 run late in the game to pull away.
 
LCU trailed 13-7 after a first quarter in which they shot just 16.7% from the field. A second-quarter rally, highlighted by an 8-0 run, narrowed the deficit to 21-15, but the Rambelles responded to take a 31-21 lead into halftime. The Lady Chaps cut the lead to 34-30 midway through the third quarter before Angelo State closed the period on an 8-2 run and extended their advantage to 56-36 late in the fourth.
 
Grace Foster returned to action after missing two games, logging 22 minutes and scoring four points.