PORTALES, N.M. (January 3, 2025) – The No. 7 Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaparrals return from the holiday break to face a pair of Lone Star Conference road matchups. They'll look to snap a two-game winless streak on Friday at Eastern New Mexico (6 p.m. Central) before traveling to Canyon, Texas, on Sunday to take on West Texas A&M (1 p.m.).
 

LONE STAR CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
Eastern N.M.	Portales, N.M.	Fri., Jan. 3	6 p.m.	Watch	None	Stats

 
NO JACKPOT
Grace Foster's 26-point performance, including 13 in the third quarter, helped LCU trim a 15-point deficit to two, but a late scoring drought allowed No. 3 Montana State Billings to claim a 71-58 win in the Holiday Hoops Classic finale December 20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nev.
 
Foster added eight rebounds and two blocks, while Audrey Robertson scored 13 points for the Lady Chaps (10-3). LCU's defense tallied eight blocks, with Foster and Reese Schumann contributing two each. LCU rallied with a 26-point third quarter, shooting 75%, but a nearly 10-minute field-goal drought in the fourth quarter sealed the loss.
MSUB (13-2) received 18 points from Aspen Giese and 15 from Dyauni Boyce. The loss dropped LCU to 4-2 in neutral site games and 1-3 against ranked teams this season
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Foster's Dominance Shines: Grace Foster continues to dominate for LCU, leading the Lone Star Conference in total blocks (25, 15th nationally) and free throws made (62, 9th nationally). She also ranks second in the LSC in scoring (248 points, 10th nationally) and blocks per game (1.92, 21st nationally). Additionally, Foster maintains top-10 LSC rankings in field goal attempts (163) and free throw percentage (86.1%).
 
2 > On-Point: Maci Maddox stands out as LCU's floor general, ranking second in the LSC and 33rd nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.05). Her 36.21 minutes per game place her second in the LSC and 21st nationally. Maddox also ranks fourth in the LSC in assists per game (3.5) and contributes significantly to LCU's LSC-leading 13.7 turnovers per game, a mark that ranks 28th nationally.
 
3 > Defensive Prowess: LCU's defense remains a cornerstone, ranking 28th nationally and third in the LSC in field goal percentage defense (35.0%) and 32nd nationally in scoring defense (55.2 PPG). The team's +2.5 rebound margin ranks seventh in the LSC, with Grace Foster's rebounding efforts (27.8 defensive rebounds per game, third in the LSC) pivotal in limiting opponents.
 
4 > Charity: LCU's free-throw shooting is a vital component of its success, ranking second in the LSC and 26th nationally with a 77.0% team free-throw percentage. Grace Foster leads the conference with 62 made free throws (ninth nationally), while Maddox contributes an impressive 84.8% conversion rate at the line.
 
5 > Deep Threat Duo: LCU boasts one of the nation's best perimeter crews, ranking 34th nationally and second in the LSC in three-point percentage (34.9%). Audrey Robertson and Grace Foster provide a one-two punch, with Foster ranking third in the LSC in three-pointers made (24) and Robertson close behind with 21 triples (fifth in the LSC). Their sharpshooting helps LCU average 6.7 threes per game, ranking 86th nationally (fifth in LSC).
 
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 1,558 career points rank 14th among active NCAA Division II players and places her within striking distance of the program's all-time top five scorers; she needs 168 points to overtake Emily Pool (Atkins) for fifth place. In addition, Foster is closing in on fifth all-time in career rebounds at LCU, needing nine to surpass Carol Hise's mark of 733. Audrey Robertson recently joined Foster in the 1,000-point club with 1,134 career points, and Maci Maddox is on track to join them soon with 960 points—40 shy of becoming LCU's third active player with 1,000 career points. If Maddox reaches the mark, it will mark 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 boasts a 4-1 record in Lone Star Conference play, tied for second in the conference behind 5-0 Eastern New Mexico. Defending West Division winning LCU is one of four teams co-leading the West Division with a 1-0 record in the divisional standings. The Lady Chaps are averaging 62.4 points per game, holding a +8.8 scoring margin while shooting 41.4% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. Grace Foster leads the team with 14.4 points per game, shooting 45.7% from the field and 88.0% from the free-throw line, while adding 6.8 rebounds per game. Audrey Robertson contributes 10.6 PPG, and Maci Maddox adds 7.4 PPG and 2.8 assists per game. Defensively, the Lady Chaps are averaging 6.4 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while limiting opponents to a .333 field-goal percentage. Despite a -2.2 rebounding margin, they maintain a +0.6 turnover margin and a 0.9 assist-to-turnover ratio. LCU is undefeated at home in conference play (3-0) and has outscored opponents 312-268 through five LSC contests.
 
ROAD RULES 
The Lady Chaps have faced challenges in its two road games this season, splitting its results for a 1-1 record. Offensively, the Lady Chaps averaged 46.5 points per game while shooting 34.1% from the field and 21.9% from three-point range. Grace Foster led the team with an average of 11.5 points per game, followed by Audrey Robertson with 10.5 points per game. Defensively, LCU struggled to contain opponents, allowing 54.0 points per game, as opponents out-rebounded the Lady Chaps 69-58 over the two contests. While LCU excelled at blocking shots, averaging 6.0 per game, turnovers proved costly, with a turnover margin of -4.0. Defensive highlights on the road include a pace of 6.5 steals per game.
 
CLOSING THE DOOR ON 2024
The Lady Chaps produced a 23-10 (69.7%) record for games played in 2024. The record matches a 23-10 record they produced in 2023.
 
Here is a year-by-year look since 2015 of LCU's calendar-record success.
 
2024 – 23-10 (69.7%)
2023 – 23-10 (69.7%)
2022 – 26-9 (74.3%)
2021 - 32-2 (94.1%)
2020 - 19-3 (86.4%)
2019 - 22-1 (95.7%)
2018 - 29-5 (85.3%)
2017 - 26-5 (83.9%)
2016 - 29-10 (74.4%)
2015 - 24-4 (85.7%)
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 297-60 record (83.2%) 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 No.7 in the D2CSC (have not conducted rankings since the holiday break) and No. 20 by WBCA (Dec. 31, 2024 was their latest ranking). LCU is 1-3 against nationally ranked programs this season and each have been against programs in the top-10 nationally. Following their games in Las Vegas, LCU has played four-of-five games against programs ranked in the top-10 nationally. Eastern New Mexico is receiving votes in the D2CSC polls.
 
FIVE THINGS ABOUT ENMU
1 > Eastern New Mexico is off to a stellar start in the 2024-25 season, boasting a 10-1 overall record and an undefeated 5-0 mark in Lone Star Conference play, highlighted by an active eight-game winning streak. The Greyhounds are dominant at home (6-0) and competitive on the road (3-1), with their lone loss coming against Southwestern Oklahoma State. ENMU has showcased a balanced attack, with convincing wins over key conference opponents like West Texas A&M (74-57) and Texas A&M-Kingsville (56-48). Their performance has positioned them tied atop the West Division standings (1-0) and they are the only team unbeaten (5-0) in LSC play.
 
2 > ENMU is off to its best start in school history, standing at 10-1 overall and 5-0 in Lone Star Conference play. The eight-game winning streak is its longest since 2000, while ENMU has begun conference play undefeated for the first time since 2016-17. ENMU played a pair of exhibition games over the holiday break, falling at New Mexico State 77-46 before falling Monday at UTEP (Texas El Paso) 50-48. The Hounds overcame a 16-point third-quarter deficit, tying the game late on Abbi Holder's step-back three. ENMU outscored UTEP 20-8 in the fourth quarter, with Julieta Ceja's jumper and key defense setting up the late drama. Holder led ENMU with 11 points, while Ceja added 10 points and nine rebounds. Victoria Barrera contributed eight points, and Trinity Hudson grabbed eight boards. UTEP secured the 50-48 exhibition win on a last-second putback, despite ENMU's spirited comeback effort.

3 > Eastern New Mexico's depth is a critical strength, leading the Lone Star Conference and ranking ninth nationally with 33.9 bench points per game. Of their 11 games played this season, their bench has surpassed 30 points six times and they have produced at least 22 points in each game this season.

4 > The Greyhounds dominate the glass, boasting a +14.3 rebound margin, the best in the LSC and fourth nationally. They average 16.7 offensive rebounds per game (16th nationally) and 43.82 total rebounds per game (17th). ENMU has out-rebounded their opponents in all 11 games this season, and had at least a +5 rebound margin in every game.

5 > Ishuana Hunter's two-way impact is undeniable, ranking third in the LSC with 2.0 steals per game and contributing offensively with a 49.0% field goal percentage. She is the only Greyhound averaging double-figures in points (11.8 per game) and is averaging 16.5 points per game over the prior six games.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST ENMU
The Hounds own a 24-22 all-time advantage against the Lady Chaps, but LCU has won 18 of the last 21 meetings. ENMU's win on Jan. 16, 2020 (69-68 in overtime in Portales, N.M.) ended a six-game win streak in the series for LCU, but LCU has responded with seven consecutive wins in the series, including a 73-57 win in Portales on Jan. 18 (their last visit to Portales). The Lady Chaps are 14-3 all-time against ENMU under head coach Steve Gomez. LCU is 7-16 all-time in Portales against ENMU, with all seven wins coming over the previous 10 visits.
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. ENMU
LCU's active career leaders against ENMU:

Audrey Robertson 6gp, 10.8 points p/g, 8/16 3fg
Grace Foster 6gp, 13.3 points p/g, 6.8 reb. p/g, 8/16 3fg
Reese Schumann 6gp, 7.3 points p/g, 16/23 fg
Maci Maddox 6gp, 7.3 points p/g, 7/13 3fg, 3.7A p/g
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST ENMU
LUBBOCK, Texas (Feb. 17, 2024) – LCU 66– ENMU 45
Grace Foster delivered 24 points and six rebounds to lead Lubbock Christian University (18-7, 13-5 LSC) to a commanding 66-45 victory over Eastern New Mexico in Lone Star Conference West Division play inside Rip Griffin Center.
 
The Lady Chaps shot 54.5% from three-point range, with Foster hitting 4-of-6, and never trailed in the contest.
 
LCU's defense played a pivotal role, forcing 21 turnovers that led to a 22-10 advantage in points off turnovers. Audrey Robertson spearheaded the defensive effort with four steals, matching her career high, while also contributing five assists and three points. The Lady Chaps capitalized on balanced scoring, including 23 bench points, led by six from Audrey Spurgin.
 
The Lady Chaps opened with a strong start, using a 5-0 run to build a 7-2 lead early in the first quarter. Behind Foster's six points, LCU ended the quarter up 15-7. The momentum continued in the second, with a 7-0 run extending the lead to 22-8. Foster, who tallied 11 points by halftime, helped LCU take a 30-18 lead into the break.
 
In the third quarter, Foster added another 11 points, punctuating a 7-0 run with a three-pointer to push the lead to 41-26. The Lady Chaps shot 7-of-12 in the frame and outscored ENMU 20-15 to enter the final quarter ahead 50-33. LCU dominated inside during the fourth, scoring 12 of its 16 points in the paint, including a jumper by Taylor Thomas that capped an 8-0 run.
 
ENMU (8-16, 4-14 LSC) was limited to 34.1% shooting, with Deja Adrian and Ashley Shipley scoring 11 points each.