CANYON, Texas (January 5, 2025) – The No. 7 Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaparrals are set to cap off a grueling stretch of six out of seven games away from home with a thrilling Lone Star Conference showdown Sunday. The Rivalry on the Range clash against West Division foe West Texas A&M tips off at 1 p.m. inside the First United Bank Center, as the teams meet for the first of two regular season meetings.
  

LONE STAR CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
West Texas A&M	Canyon, Texas	Sun., Jan. 5	1 p.m.	Watch	None	Stats

 
FOSTER'S FIREWORKS: BIG THREE, BIG BLOCK, BIG WIN
Grace Foster's late-game heroics propelled LCU to a 59-53 victory over Eastern New Mexico in Lone Star Conference action Friday, snapping the Greyhounds' eight-game win streak. Foster nailed a clutch three-pointer with 20 seconds left to give LCU a 57-53 edge and sealed the win with a pivotal block on the next possession, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks for her fifth double-double of the season. LCU's defense stifled ENMU, holding them to 36.4% shooting and 0-of-3 from beyond the arc, marking the first time the Greyhounds were held without a three-pointer since 2022. Audrey Robertson and Kennedy Chappell added key contributions in a flawless fourth-quarter effort that saw LCU go 7-for-7 at the line. The Lady Chaps also controlled the glass, out-rebounding ENMU 38-35, and handed the Greyhounds their first conference loss of the 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 points (265, 10^th nationally), total blocks (28, 15th nationally), blocks per game (2.0) and free throws made (69, 9th nationally). Additionally, Foster maintains top-10 LSC rankings in field goal attempts (173, second) and free throw percentage (86.3%, third).
 
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 (2.00, second in LSC). Her 36.1 minutes per game place her second in the LSC and 21^st nationally. Maddox also ranks fourth in the LSC in assists per game (3.4) and contributes significantly to LCU's 13.6 turnovers per game (third in the LSC), a mark that ranks 28th nationally.
 
3 > Defensive Prowess: LCU's defense remains a cornerstone, ranking 28th nationally and fourth in the LSC in field goal percentage defense (35.1%) and 32nd nationally in scoring defense (55.0 PPG, fifth in the LSC). The team's +2.5 rebound margin ranks eighth in the LSC, with Grace Foster's rebounding efforts (she leads the LSC with 7.7 rebounds per game and has LCU fourth in the LSC with 27.6 defensive rebounds per game) pivotal in limiting opponents in second-chance opportunities.
 
4 > Charity: LCU's free-throw shooting is a vital component of its success, ranking second in the LSC and 26th nationally with a 77.5% team free-throw percentage. Grace Foster leads the conference with 69 made free throws (ninth nationally), while Kennedy Chappell (86.7%) and Maddox (84.8%) each contributes an impressive 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 (34.7%). Audrey Robertson and Grace Foster provide a one-two punch, with Foster co-leading the LSC in three-pointers made (30) and Robertson close behind with 26 triples (seventh in the LSC). Their sharpshooting helps LCU average 6.5 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 1,575 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 151 points to overtake Emily Pool (Atkins) for fifth place. In addition, Foster grabbed 11 rebounds Friday at ENMU and has 735 career rebounds, which moved her ahead of Carol Hise's mark of 732 (1990-94) and into fifth in program history. She needs 104 rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,155 career points) recently joined Foster in the 1,000-point club in career points, and Maci Maddox is on track to join them soon with 974 points—26 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 5-1 record in Lone Star Conference play, tied with UT Tyler, Texas Woman's, Angelo State, and Eastern New Mexico for the best conference mark (six-team tie). In the West Division, LCU is one of three teams leading with a 2-0 divisional record. The Lady Chaps' success has been fueled by standout performances on both ends of the court. Grace Foster leads the team with 14.8 points per game and an impressive 7.5 rebounds per game, shooting 44.6% from the field and an exceptional 87.9% from the free-throw line. Audrey Robertson has been a consistent contributor, averaging 10.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting 81.0% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, LCU has been dominant, holding opponents to 53.5 points per game and a field goal percentage of just 33.9%. The team also averages 5.2 blocks per game, led by Foster and Reese Schumann, who have been key rim protectors. Offensively, the Lady Chaps' free-throw shooting has been a major strength, converting 78.6% of their attempts as a team. Despite being slightly out-rebounded (-1.3 margin), LCU's defense and efficient scoring have propelled them to a +8.3 scoring margin in conference play.
 
ROAD RULES 
The Lady Chaps have faced challenges in their three road games this season, compiling a 2-1 record. Offensively, LCU has averaged 50.7 points per game, shooting 34.1% from the field and 24.4% from three-point range. Grace Foster has led the team with 13.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, shooting 37.9% from the field and an impressive 92.9% from the free-throw line. Audrey Robertson has contributed 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 75.0% from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Lady Chaps have allowed 53.7 points per game while opponents out-rebounded them 104-96, resulting in a rebounding margin of -2.7. LCU has excelled at blocking shots, averaging 6.0 blocks per game, with Reese Schumann and Foster leading the charge. However, turnovers remain a challenge, as LCU holds a turnover margin of -3.0. Despite these struggles, the Lady Chaps have shown defensive prowess with 6.7 steals per game and a strong free-throw shooting percentage of 77.8% on the road.
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 298-60 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 WTAMU
1 > The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs are off to a solid start this season, holding a 10-3 overall record (.769) and they have a 4-2 mark in Lone Star Conference play (.667). They are one of five teams with a winning conference record in the West Division, and Friday they claimed their first West Division win (1-1). They edged Midwestern State 69-67 at home, which improved the Lady Buffs to 7-1 inside First United Bank Center (they are 1-2 on the road). Key wins include decisive victories against Oklahoma Christian (86-66) and Adams State (72-48), but they also have faced tough losses to conference foes like Texas A&M-Kingsville (80-44) and Eastern New Mexico (74-57). WT bounced back with a win at Texas A&M International (73-46) and have won two straight after Friday's win over MSU.
 
2 > West Texas A&M stands out for their success at the free-throw line. They rank second in the Lone Star Conference (LCU leads) and 17th nationally with 15.7 free throws made per game. Their ability to capitalize on these opportunities is further highlighted by a conference-leading 21.5 free throw attempts per game. Key contributor Kyla Kane leads the team with an 88.0% free-throw accuracy, the best in the conference.

3 > The Lady Buffs dominate the boards defensively, leading the Lone Star Conference and ranking 34th nationally with 29.0 defensive rebounds per game. Taylor Haggan leads the squad with 7.8 rebounds per game, which is ninth in the LSC.

4 > West Texas A&M boasts a strong offensive output, averaging 71.0 points per game, which ranks second in the conference and 61st nationally. They are sixth in the LSC in scoring margin, maintaining a +6.8 scoring margin.

5 > Kyla Kane is a vital member of the Lady Buffs, excelling in multiple facets of the game. She leads the team in scoring with 13.5 points per game and is pivotal in their free-throw success, leading in the conference for free-throw percentage (88.0%).
 
THE SERIES AGAINST WTAMU
LCU and WT are separated by 110 miles, but the two teams have only met 16 prior times (13 meetings since 2020). LCU, winners of the previous two meetings, has a 10-6 series advantage, although WT has won four of the prior seven meetings. 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 their prior trip to Canyon 61-58 (Mar. 2, 2024), which improved their record to 3-4 all-time in Canyon. Of their 16 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 8gp, 13.9 pts p/g, 33/35 ft
Martie McCoy 2gp, 10.0 pts p/g,7/16 fg
Maci Maddox 8gp, 7.9 pts p/g, 5/11 3fg, 8/8 ft
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST WTAMU
CANYON, Texas (Mar. 2, 2024) – LCU 61– WTAMU 58
Lubbock Christian University secured a 61-58 win over West Texas A&M, completing a season sweep of the Lady Buffs and clinching their second consecutive West Division title. The game was the regular season finale.
 
Grace Foster led LCU with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Maci Maddox added 14 points, six rebounds, and two steals. The Lady Chaps hit nine three-pointers, with Foster, Maddox, Shaylee Stovall, and Kennedy Chappell each contributing two.
 
LCU dominated early, opening with an 11-0 run to lead 24-8 after the first quarter, fueled by four three-pointers. They held WT to 1-of-10 shooting in the period. By halftime, LCU led 39-26, with Foster scoring 17 points. A 7-0 third-quarter run extended the lead to 49-30, and they entered the final quarter up 54-38.
 
The Lady Chaps grew their lead to 59-38 with 9:22 left, but WT surged with a 20-0 run, cutting the deficit to 59-58. Maddox sealed the game with two clutch free throws, ending a nine-minute scoring drought.
 
Key highlights included LCU's 92.9% accuracy from the free-throw line, including a 6-of-6 effort by Foster.