AUSTIN, Texas (November 12, 2025) — Lubbock Christian University secured a 1-0 victory over St. Edward's University on Wednesday at Lewis-Chen Family Field, securing their spot in the Lone Star Conference Tournament final for the second time in program history.

The decisive goal came early, as the Chaparrals scored in the first half on a penalty kick. The team maintained its lead with a strong defensive performance, highlighted by the goalkeeper's three saves, ensuring a shutout despite St. Edward's 17 shots.

Lubbock Christian holds an 8-7-4 overall record and will play top-seeded and No. 8 Midwestern State in the championship game. St. Edward's end the season at 8-6-4 overall,

Connor Pettigrew recorded three saves, securing a another shutout win. Geoffroy Letienne scored the game-winning goal, converting his single shot on target. Kade McKinzie led the team in shots, taking four attempts and putting one on goal.

The first half commenced with the Chaps establishing an early offensive presence. Manu Nunez and McKinzie tested St. Edward's goalkeeper Kaleo Francis with shots, though Francis managed to keep the early attempts out.

Lubbock Christian capitalized on a key opportunity in the 26th minute when August Militao drew a penalty and Letienne converted, putting them ahead. Despite continued pressure from the Chaparrals, including a notable attempt by Aron DePaula, Francis kept the SEU deficit at a single goal.

The half concluded with the Chaps holding a 1-0 lead, having effectively seized momentum through their attacking efforts and Letienne's decisive penalty kick. LCU did not allow the host Hilltoppers a single shot on goal in the opening 45 minutes of play. 

The second half began with the Chaparrals maintaining a disciplined defensive stance, effectively managing multiple attempts by St. Edward's. Pettigrew played a key role, making crucial saves, including a shot from Armando DonJuan in the 84th minute. Despite consistent pressure from St. Edward's, the match remained scoreless in the second half with no change to the overall score.

Lubbock Christian's defense held strong throughout the half, countering St. Edward's offensive efforts. The visitors managed a few shots on goal, notably from McKinzie and Joao Catafesta, but were unable to convert. 

With less than a minute to go, SEU earned back-to-back corner kicks, desperately trying for the tying goal. With just 10 second before the game ended, they had probably their best chance, as Armando DonJuann flicked a ball on target, but Pettigrew knocked it away, securing the Chap win.

GAME NOTES:
- LCU will play in the LSC Tournament Championship game for the second time in program history and the first time since 2021, which was also against Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, Texas
- Letienne's PK goal was his second of the season and third goal overall this season.
- The Chaparrals are now 5-5-2 in games played at night this season
- LCU notched its seventh shutout of the season in the win, their most since 2023, when they also had seven. The last time they had more than seven in a season was 2021, when they had 10
- The Chaps are now 4-2-1 in the Lone Star Conference Tournament all time

NEXT UP: 
The Chaps and Mustangs will face off at noon on Saturday at Stang Park in Wichita Falls, Texas.