WICHITA FALLS, Texas (October 20, 2025) — Led by senior Anaya Perales and freshman Nadalie Cannell, the Lubbock Christian University women's golf team sits in a tie for sixth place after two rounds of the Midwestern State Invitational, carding 307–306 = 613 (+37) on Monday at Wichita Falls Country Club (5,822 yards | par 72).
 
Perales continued her fall momentum with rounds of 73–74 = 147 (+3), good for a tie for eighth place individually in the 90-player field. The Midland, Texas native was outstanding on the par 5s, leading all players in the tournament with a 4.38 scoring average (-5) across the long holes. Her day featured eight birdies — tied for the fourth-most among all competitors.
 
Cannell followed closely behind with rounds of 75–73 = 148 (+4) to sit 11th individually, just one stroke back of her teammate. The Oregon freshman was also steady throughout the long day of 36 holes, producing eight birdies and ranking among the tournament's top 10 in par-3 scoring.
 
Senior Ali Escamilla added rounds of 77–75 = 152 (+8) to sit tied for 25th place, highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 No. 6 in her opening round — one of only ten eagles recorded across the entire field Monday. Hailey Hays (83–84 = 167) and Alejandra Escobar (82–89 = 171) rounded out the LCU lineup as the Lady Chaps maintained consistency from top to bottom to stay within reach of the top five heading into Tuesday's final round.
 
LCU's team play was statistically balanced, finishing fourth in total birdies (27) and producing one of the best team par-4 scoring averages of the day (4.36, +36). The Lady Chaps also ranked 10th on par-5s (5.20, +8) and were among nine programs to card at least one eagle.
 
National powerhouse Dallas Baptist (580, +4) leads the 16-team field through two rounds, followed by St. Mary's (585, +9) and Odessa College (591, +15). DBU's Ella Cheek (69-69 = 138, −6) and St. Mary's Taylor Wilczek (72-66 = 138, −6) share the individual lead heading into the final day.
 
Game Notes
» LCU sits tied for sixth out of 16 teams after 36 holes (307–306 = 613, +37).

» Anaya Perales (73-74 = 147, +3) leads LCU and is tied for eighth overall.

» Perales leads all players on Par 5s (4.38, −5) and has tallied eight birdies, tied for fourth-most in the field.

» Nadalie Cannell (75-73 = 148, +4) ranks 11th and also had eight birdies, tied with Perales.

» Ali Escamilla (77-75 = 152, +8) tied for 25th and recorded an eagle on No. 6 in Round 1.

» LCU ranked 4th in birdies (27) and 7th in par-4 scoring (4.36, +36) among all teams.

» The Lady Chaps are within seven strokes of the top five entering Tuesday's final round.

» Wichita Falls Country Club plays 5,822 yards | par 72.

» The event is a three-round, two-day (54-hole) tournament concluding Tuesday and marks the final event of LCU's fall schedule.
 
What's Next
The Lady Chaps close out the 56-hole event in Wichita Falls Tuesday with 8:30 a.m. tee-times.