LUBBOCK, Texas (January 25, 2025) – Riding a seven-game win streak, No. 14 Lubbock Christian University looks to stay atop the Lone Star Conference standings as the Lady Chaparrals host Cameron on Saturday at 1 p.m. inside Rip Griffin Center.

LSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
Cameron	Rip Griffin Center	Sat., Jan. 25	1 p.m.	Watch	Listen	Stats

   
THREE'S COMPANY
Thursday, the Lady Chaps extended its win streak to seven games with a dominant 72-52 victory over Oklahoma Christian in Lone Star Conference play at Rip Griffin Center. Grace Foster led the Lady Chaps with 24 points, four steals, and four blocks, while Audrey Robertson and Maci Maddox added 15 points each. The trio combined for 75% of LCU's scoring, shooting 64% from the field and going a perfect 16-of-16 from the free-throw line. LCU's defense forced 14 turnovers, converting them into 21 points, and held OC to 32.7% shooting, including just 13.3% from three-point range. The Lady Chaps started fast with a 10-0 opening run and never trailed, improving to 8-0 at home and 17-3 overall. The win marked LCU's 22nd straight victory over OC, extending their all-time series lead to 33-29.
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Grace Under Pressure: Grace Foster continued her dominant season, leading the Lady Chaps with 24 points, four steals, and four blocks in their win over Oklahoma Christian. Foster ranks second in the LSC and 13th nationally with 19.9 points per game, while her 88.2% free-throw accuracy is second in the LSC and 19th nationally. Her 398 points on the season ranks fourth nationally. She also leads the LSC in three-point percentage (47.5%) and blocks (41), ranking fifth and 10th nationally in those categories.
 
2 > Robertson's Rise: Audrey Robertson added 15 points and two steals against OC and averages 13.4 points per game (10th in LSC). She ranks third in the conference in three-point percentage (45.7%), which is seventh nationally.  
 
3 > Defensive Lockdown: LCU's defense remains elite, ranking 14th nationally and third in the LSC in scoring defense (54.3 points allowed per game). They also rank 24th nationally in field goal percentage defense (35.0%). The Lady Chaps forced 14 turnovers against OC, scoring 21 points off takeaways. For the first time this season, they have at least 20 points scored off takeaways for the first time this season.
 
4 > Charity: LCU leads the LSC in free throw percentage at 78.6% (13th nationally). Grace Foster (97 made free throws) spearheads this effort, ranking first in the LSC and ninth nationally. LCU averages 14.1 made free throws per game, ranking fourth in the LSC.
 
5 > Deep Threat Duo: Lubbock Christian remains the LSC's top three-point shooting team (36.5%, 14th nationally), averaging 7.5 made threes per game (47th nationally). Foster (47.5%, 1st in LSC and 5th nationally) and Robertson (45.7%, 3rd in LSC and seventh nationally) form a dynamic outside shooting duo.
 
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 1,708 career points ranks eighth among active NCAA Division II players and places her within striking distance of the program's all-time top five scorers; she needs 18 points to overtake Emily Pool (Atkins) for fifth place. In addition, Foster has 767 career rebounds, which has her ranking fifth in program history. She needs 72 rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,244 career points) joined Foster in the 1,000-point club in career points on Nov. 3, and Maci Maddox reached the mark Jan. 9 becoming LCU's third active player with 1,000 career points (has 1,052). 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 an 11-1 Lone Star Conference record, tying them for first place in the standings while maintaining a perfect 8-0 divisional mark in the West Division. Grace Foster leads the Lady Chaps, averaging 18.5 points (second in the LSC) and 6.4 rebounds per game while shooting 55.2% from the field, 49.1% from three-point range (first in the LSC), and 90.5% from the free-throw line (second in the LSC). Audrey Robertson contributes 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 41.0% from beyond the arc (fourth in the LSC). Maci Maddox averages 10.8 points per game while leading the conference in assist/turnover ratio (2.73). LCU ranks third in the LSC in scoring defense, allowing 53.1 points per game, and is first in blocks per game (4.9). Offensively, the Lady Chaps excel at the line, ranking second in the LSC with an 80.0% free-throw percentage, and boast a scoring margin of +14.1.
 
SWEET HOME (ON) CHICAGO 
LCU has been dominant at home, maintaining an 8-0 record this season, including a perfect 6-0 mark in conference play. The Lady Chaps are averaging 72.8 points per game at home while limiting opponents to just 51.2 points, boasting a scoring margin of +21.5. Offensively, they are shooting 43.8% from the field, 37.4% from beyond the arc, and 81.0% at the free-throw line, averaging 17.0 points per game from the stripe. Defensively, they have held opponents to 32.7% shooting and have a +4.9 rebounding margin, collecting 38.2 boards per game. Grace Foster has been stellar, averaging 21.0 points and 6.9 rebounds at home while shooting 55.0% from the field, 55.0% from three-point range, and 87.0% from the line. Audrey Robertson adds 11.8 points per game, while Maci Maddox contributes 10.6. LCU has averaged 15.0 assists per game at home with a strong 1.3 assist-to-turnover ratio, complemented by 4.8 blocks and 7.1 steals per game. Their ability to control the game flow is further evidenced by their scoring consistency across all quarters, particularly a dominant third quarter where they've outscored opponents 167-97.
 
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 304-60 record (83.5%) 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 No14 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 CU
1 > Cameron's season has been a challenging one, as the Aggies hold a 2-14 overall record and remain winless in Lone Star Conference play at 0-12. The team's struggles have been highlighted by a 12-game losing streak, including a 1-8 record at home and a 1-6 mark on the road. The Aggies opened the season with a promising 69-59 road win against East Central and followed it up with an 82-78 home victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State. However, since their second win, Cameron has faced difficulties closing out games, losing several contests by narrow margins. Notable close losses include a 70-73 defeat to Angelo State, a 62-64 setback against UT Tyler, and a 69-71 loss at Texas A&M-Kingsville. Ten of their 14 losses have been in single digits.
 
2 > Cameron's Shamica Smith has been a dominant force on the boards, ranking third in the Lone Star Conference with 9.5 rebounds per game. Her ability to clean the glass includes 6.6 defensive rebounds per game, which ranks fourth in the LSC.

3 > The Aggies' Grace Alverson has made her mark as one of the conference's top three-point shooters, ranking second in the LSC with 2.44 three-pointers per game. Her 30.7% shooting from beyond the arc also places her seventh in the conference.

4 > Smith and Alverson have combined to provide a balanced scoring attack for Cameron. Smith ranks fifth in the LSC with 15.1 points per game, while Alverson adds an outside presence, ranking seventh in the conference with 39 total made three-pointers. Their versatility has been a bright spot for the Aggies in a challenging season.

5 > Shamica Smith, who stands out across multiple statistical categories, both nationally and within the conference, is a vital part of the Aggies. She ranks sixth in the conference in points per game (15.1) and is also leads the team in total points with 242. Smith is a force on the boards, ranking 36th nationally and third in the conference in rebounds per game with an impressive 9.5. Additionally, she has made a significant impact in field goals, ranking 36th nationally and third in the conference with a field goal percentage of 53.9%.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST CU
The Lady Chaps, who have faced Cameron twice in each of the prior four seasons, have claimed the prior nine meetings. The head-to-head series between LCU and Cameron dates back to 1985 and LCU has an 11-9 edge through 20 all-time meetings. Since joining the LSC, LCU is 9-0 against Cameron, with LCU claiming a 56-50 win Feb. 3, 2024 in their previous meeting (in Lubbock). LCU is 6-3 all-time against Cameron in Lubbock.
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. CU
LCU's active career leaders against CU:

Grace Foster 5gp, 15.6 points p/g, 26/49 fg
Kennedy Chappel 2gp, 9.0 points p/g, 6.5 reb. p/g
Reese Schumann 4gp, 8.8 points p/g, 8.3 reb. p/g
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST CU
LUBBOCK, Texas (Feb. 3, 2024) – LCU 56 – CU 50
Lubbock Christian University rallied from a nine-point deficit in the third quarter to secure a 56-50 Lone Star Conference victory over Cameron at Rip Griffin Center.
 
Audrey Robertson led LCU with 20 points, while Kennedy Chappell added 12 points, nine rebounds, and two steals. Reese Schumann posted a career-high 18 rebounds, along with eight points and two blocks. Lubbock Christian's defense was key, limiting Cameron to just 9.1% shooting from beyond the arc (1-for-11) and outrebounding the Aggies 38-32.
 
Cameron was led by Shamica Smith, who scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double. Smith was the lone Aggie to score in double figures.
 
The Aggies jumped to an early lead, holding LCU to 18.8% shooting in the first quarter and taking an 11-8 advantage. They extended their lead to 26-21 at halftime, with Smith scoring 15 of Cameron's 26 first-half points. After the break, Cameron built a 32-25 lead, but Lubbock Christian mounted a rally, eventually tying the game at 38-38 entering the fourth quarter.
 
In the final period, LCU capitalized on three Cameron turnovers, going on a 7-0 run to take a 49-42 lead with 4:58 remaining. Robertson and Chappell combined for 13 points in the quarter, helping LCU outscore the Aggies 18-12 to secure the win.