LUBBOCK, Texas (January 30, 2025) – Rivalry on the Range returns to Rip Griffin Center Thursday as No. 15 Lubbock Christian University, riding an eight-game win streak and an unbeaten 7-0 record in West Division play, hosts West Texas A&M for a Lone Star Conference showdown at 5:30 p.m.

LSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
West Texas A&M	Rip Griffin Center	Thur., Jan. 30	5:30 p.m.	Watch	Listen	Stats

DOWNPOUR OF THREES
Lubbock Christian University tied a program record with 18 three-pointers in a dominant 77-52 win over Cameron at Rip Griffin Center, extending their win streak to eight games. Grace Foster led the way with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals, becoming LCU's fourth all-time leading scorer. Foster hit five treys, while Maci Maddox (15 points, five assists) and Kennedy Chappell (13 points, seven rebounds) added career-best performances from beyond the arc. The Lady Chaps (18-3, 12-1) shot 56.3% from three-point range, with seven players contributing from long distance. LCU turned 16 Cameron turnovers into 17 points and held the Aggies winless in conference play. The victory marked LCU's 14th consecutive home win and their 10th straight over Cameron, boosting their all-time series lead to 12-9. Foster's double-double was her seventh this season and 24th of her career.
 
MAKE IT SIX FOR FOSTER
For the second straight week, Lubbock Christian University's Grace Foster has been honored as the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week, marking the third time this season she has earned the award. This also brings her total conference weekly honors to six this season. Foster previously achieved back-to-back Defensive Player of the Week honors to start the season, making this her second stretch of consecutive weekly accolades.
 
Foster delivered stellar performances for Lubbock Christian University this week in conference home wins over Oklahoma Christian and Cameron. Foster averaged 23.0 points per game this week (in an average of 24.7 minutes per game), tied for second in scoring across the Lone Star Conference. Her remarkable efficiency was on full display as she shot 75.0% from the field (12-of-16), 63.6% from beyond the arc (7-of-11), and an outstanding 93.8% from the free-throw line (15-of-16). Against Oklahoma Christian, she poured in 24 points, connecting on 10-of-10 free throws, while adding four steals and four blocks in just under 25 minutes. The junior from Childress, Texas followed this with another 22-point performance versus Cameron, highlighted by five made three-pointers at a 71.4% clip. Foster also made a significant impact defensively, averaging 7.0 rebounds per game, all of which came on the defensive end, as well as 4.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game. Her four blocks against Oklahoma Christian matched a season high and played a key role in holding the Eagles to 54 points. She finished the week ranked in the top 15 in scoring, rebounding, three-point shooting, and free-throw percentage for the conference. In LCU's win Saturday against Cameron, in which the Lady Chaps matched a program single-game record with 18 three-pointers, she notched an impressive double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. She completed the task in only 24 minutes of time on the floor. The double-double performance was her seventh of the season and 24th of her LCU career. Her 22 points marked the 12th time this season she has surpassed 20 points in a game this season.
 
Foster received her sixth LSC weekly honor of the season (third for Offensive Player of the Week) and the 13th of her career (her ninth for offense). The Lady Chaps have received LSC weekly honors seven times this season, with Foster claiming six of the seven honors. Maci Maddox claimed Offensive Player of the Week honors Jan. 6.
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Grace's Greatness: Grace Foster continues her spectacular season, recording a double-double (22 points, 10 rebounds) against Cameron. Foster leads the LSC in three-point percentage (49.1%, second nationally) and blocks (41). Her 20.0 points per game rank second in the LSC and 13th nationally, while her 87.9% free-throw percentage ranks second in the LSC and 19th nationally.
 
2 > Maddox Magic: Maci Maddox continues to shine as the LSC leader in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.90, third nationally). She dished five assists and hit four three-pointers as part of a 15-point performance against Cameron. Maddox's 4.1 assists per game rank second in the LSC.  
 
3 > Defensive Lockdown: LCU's defense remains elite, ranking 13th nationally and third in the LSC in scoring defense (54.2 points allowed per game). They also rank 23^rd nationally in field goal percentage defense (35.1%). For the first time this season, they have at least 20 points scored off takeaways in consecutive games (heading into Thursday).
 
4 > Charity: LCU ranks second in the LSC in free throw percentage at 78.6% (19th nationally). Grace Foster (102 made free throws) spearheads this effort, ranking first in the LSC and ninth nationally. LCU averages 13.8 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 (37.9%, fifth nationally), averaging 8.0 made threes per game (29th nationally). Foster (49.1%, 1st in LSC and second nationally) and Robertson (45.4%, second in LSC and fifth 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 1,730 career points ranks eighth among active NCAA Division II players and Saturday she moved into fourth all-time in career scoring for the Lady Chaps. She passed Emily Pool (Atkins) (1,725, 2010-14) and Tess Bruffey (1,728, 2014-18) to jump into the fourth spot. Foster is 38 points away from moving past Jordan Hampton, who had 1,767 points from 2005-09. Nicole Hampton is LCU's all-time scoring leader with 1,796 points (2011-16), and Foster is 67 points away from the top spot in program history. In addition, Foster has 777 career rebounds, which has her ranking fifth in program history. She needs 62 rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,251 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 1,067). 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 12-1 Lone Star Conference record, tying them for first place in the standings while maintaining a perfect 7-0 mark in West Division play. Grace Foster leads the Lady Chaps, averaging 18.8 points (second in the LSC) and 6.7 rebounds per game, while shooting 56.4% from the field, 51.6% from three-point range (first in the LSC), and 89.9% from the free-throw line (second in the LSC). Audrey Robertson adds 12.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 40.6% from beyond the arc (fifth in the LSC). Maci Maddox contributes 11.1 points per game while leading the LSC in assist/turnover ratio (3.50). LCU ranks third in the LSC in scoring defense (53.0 points per game) and first in blocks per game (4.7). Offensively, the Lady Chaps rank second in the LSC with a 78.9% free-throw percentage and boast a scoring margin of +14.9.
 
THE WILD WEST 
The Lady Chaps continue their dominance in West Division play, improving to 7-0 with a balanced split of home (3-0) and road (4-0) victories. They maintain a strong +18.7 scoring margin, averaging 72.7 points per game while limiting opponents to 54.0 points per contest. LCU's efficiency shines through with 45.8% shooting from the field, 37.9% from three-point range, and 84.0% at the free-throw line. Grace Foster leads the way, averaging 21.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, shooting 59.5% from the field, 55.6% from three-point range, and an impressive 90.3% from the line. She's supported by Maci Maddox (13.4 PPG, 4.1 assists per game, 44.4% FG) and Audrey Robertson (13.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 43.2% 3PT). Foster (20/36, 55.6%), Robertson (16/37, 43.2%), and Maddox (9/27, 33.3%) anchor LCU's lethal long-range shooting. Defensively, the Lady Chaps dominate with a +3.9 rebounding margin (36.4 RPG), force 12.6 turnovers per game, and record 6.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game, led by Foster's 13 blocks and Reese Schumann's nine blocks.
 
SWEET HOME (ON) CHICAGO 
LCU has been dominant at home, maintaining a 9-0 record this season, including a perfect 7-0 mark in conference play (riding a 13-game home win streak carrying over from last season). The Lady Chaps are averaging 73.2 points per game at home while limiting opponents to just 51.3 points, boasting a scoring margin of +21.9. Offensively, they are shooting 44.1% from the field, 40.2% from beyond the arc, and 79.4% at the free-throw line, averaging 15.9 points per game from the stripe. Defensively, they have held opponents to 33.1% shooting and have a +4.9 rebounding margin, collecting 38.1 boards per game. Grace Foster has been stellar, averaging 21.1 points and 7.2 rebounds at home while shooting 62.1% from the field, 57.4% from three-point range, and 86.5% from the line. Audrey Robertson adds 11.2 points per game, while Maci Maddox contributes 11.1. LCU has averaged 15.7 assists per game at home with a strong 1.4 assist-to-turnover ratio, complemented by 4.4 blocks and 7.2 steals per game. Their third-quarter dominance continues, outscoring opponents 192-104.
 
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 305-60 record (83.6%) 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 WTAMU
1 > West Texas A&M's women's basketball team (13-7, 7-6 LSC) has experienced a mixed 2024-25 season, highlighted by dominance at home with a 9-2 record but struggles on the road (2-5). The Lady Buffs currently sit tied for third in the West Division (4-3) and tied for sixth in the Lone Star Conference standings, tied with Eastern New Mexico, Midwestern State and Texas A&M-Kingsville. Offensively, WT averages solid performances, but consistency has been an issue, reflected in recent back-to-back losses to Texas Woman's and UT Tyler. Despite challenges, the Lady Buffs showcased resilience with notable wins, including a narrow 69-67 victory over Midwestern State and a strong 86-66 performance against Oklahoma Christian.
 
2 > The Lady Buffs excel at the charity stripe, ranking third in the Lone Star Conference and 55th nationally with 14.0 made free throws per game. Their accuracy is just as impressive, as they hold the eighth spot in the LSC with a 73.5% free-throw percentage. Senior guard Kyla Kane leads the team from the line, shooting an impressive 90.0% (leads the LSC and is seventh nationally).

3 > WTAMU's ability to clean up defensive rebounds is a key to their success, ranking second in the LSC and 55th nationally with 27.8 defensive boards per game. This effort has contributed to a positive rebound margin of +2.4, placing them seventh in the LSC. Players like Taylor Haggan and Claire Graham anchor this effort, both ranking in the top 10 in the conference for defensive rebounding.

4 > WT ranks sixth in the LSC in both three-point percentage (31.6%) and attempts per game (20.8). Claire Graham and Kyla Kane have been the most consistent long-range threats, combining for 69 three-pointers this season. Graham's 1.80 made threes per game ranks 10th in the conference.

5 > Senior guard Kyla Kane has been pivotal to the Lady Buffs' performance this season, contributing on both ends of the court with efficiency and consistency. Offensively, Kane leads the team in scoring with 13.6 points per game, ranking 10th in the Lone Star Conference. Her shooting efficiency stands out, as she boasts a 90.0% free-throw percentage, which leads the conference and ranks seventh nationally, making her a reliable scorer in clutch moments. Kane also provides critical floor spacing, ranking 11th in the LSC with 33 made three-pointers and averaging 1.65 triples per game. Additionally, her ability to get to the free-throw line, where she ranks seventh in the LSC with 63 free throws made
 
THE SERIES AGAINST WTAMU
LCU and WT are separated by 110 miles, but the two teams have only met 17 prior times (14 meetings since 2020). LCU, winners of the previous three meetings, has an 11-6 series advantage. The first ever meeting was on Nov. 16, 2001, with WT defeating LCU 90-53 in Canyon, Texas (LCU's 2001-02 season opener). LCU swept the season series last season, winning the previous meeting in Lubbock 75-69 on Feb. 29, 2024, which improved their record to 6-1 all-time in Lubbock in the series. Of their 17 prior meetings, three have been in NCAA postseason play (LCU has 2-1 record in NCAA postseason play).
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. WTAMU
LCU's active career leaders against WTAMU:

Grace Foster 9gp, 13.0 pts p/g, 33/35 ft
Maci Maddox 9gp, 9.0 pts p/g, 9/18 3fg, 8/8 ft
Audrey Robertson 11gp, 8.2 pts p/g, 12/27 3fg
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST WTAMU
CANYON, Texas (Jan. 5, 2025) – LCU 70– WTAMU 56
Lubbock Christian University claimed a dominant 70-56 victory over West Texas A&M (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas, to open this season's Rivalry on the Range series. Led by Maci Maddox's double-double of 18 points and 10 assists, the Lady Chaps improved to 12-3 overall and 6-1 in Lone Star Conference play, remaining unbeaten (3-0) in the West Division.
 
Audrey Robertson paced the scoring with a game-high 19 points, shooting an efficient 7-of-11 from the field, including a career-best five three-pointers. Reese Schumann added 12 points, shooting 6-of-7, while contributing six rebounds and three blocks.
LCU's defense shone, holding WTAMU to 31.7% shooting, the ninth time this season they've kept an opponent under 40%. The Lady Chaps dominated inside, recording seven blocks—three each from Grace Foster and Schumann—and narrowly edged WTAMU on the boards, 36-35. Foster also tallied seven rebounds.
 
LCU set the tone early with strong three-point shooting, hitting three treys in the opening quarter to take a 19-16 lead. Robertson closed the first half with eight points in the second quarter, including two clutch threes, helping LCU secure a 34-23 halftime advantage.
 
The Lady Chaps sealed the win with a commanding third quarter, shooting 61.5% from the field and going on a 7-0 run to extend their lead to 52-30. Maddox and Robertson each scored five points in the frame, giving LCU a comfortable 52-37 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
 
LCU's 70 points were all from the field, as they attempted just one free throw—marking the first time in head coach Steve Gomez's 23-year tenure that the team did not make a free throw. Despite the rare stat, LCU's 10-of-23 shooting from deep (43.5%) and season-high 30 field goals powered their win.