PUEBLO, Colo. (November 14, 2025) – No.13 Lubbock Christian University jumps into action Friday at noon (central) at the South Central Region Crossover inside Massari Arena, as they face Colorado Christian in a neutral site contest hosted by Colorado State Pueblo.
 

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION CROSSOVER
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	STATS
Colo. Christian	Pueblo, Colo.	Fri. Nov. 14	12 p.m.	Video	Stats

   
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Weekend Sweep in the Show-Me State:
No. 13 LCU opened the 2025–26 season with a 2–0 record at the D2CCA Tip-Off Classic, posting comeback wins over Adams State (66-57) and Missouri Western (82-75). The pair of wins to provide the Lady Chaps a 2-0 record to open the season also had them leaving St. Joseph, Mo. Winners of  five straight games all-time at D2CCA Tip-Off Classic events.
 
2 > Meekins Makes a Statement:
Freshman guard Meg Meekins earned Tournament MVP honors after averaging 17.5 points (1st in LSC), 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. She poured in 15 points in her debut and 20 in the finale to lead LCU's offense.
 
3 > Chappell Shines as Floor General:
Junior Kennedy Chappell was named the season's first Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week recipient after averaging 17.0 points (2nd in LSC) and 6.5 assists (1st in LSC). She closed the weekend with a career-high 21 points and seven assists.
 
4 > Mathews Adds Spark:
Sophomore Kimber Mathews provided efficient scoring off the wing, averaging 12.5 points on .667 shooting from the field to rank fifth in the LSC in scoring through opening weekend.
 
5 > Strong Second Halves:
LCU outscored its opponents by a combined +22 (+11 average) in the second halves of its two wins, with a +16 (+8 average) in the third quarters.
 
FIVE FACTS ABOUT COLORADO CHRISTIAN
1 > Colorado Christian opens its 2025–26 season with Carissa Ratliff officially at the helm after serving as interim head coach last year. Ratliff led CCU to several competitive performances in 2024–25, including three All–RMAC Honorable Mention selections, earning the confidence of the athletic department to guide the program long-term. She previously served as a CCU assistant from 2019–21 and now begins her first full season shaping the Cougars' rebuild.
 
2 > The Cougars enter the year projected 10th in the RMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll with 75 points, reflecting both the depth of the league and CCU's transitional roster. Last season, the RMAC featured elite defensive teams at the top, and Colorado Christian will look to climb the ladder behind Ratliff's full-year structure and several returning contributors.
 
3 > Friday's game serves as the season opener for the Cougars, who dropped an 81-26 exhibition decision at Colorado State. They last opened their season against LCU on Nov. 10, 2023 and Friday marks the fourth time since the 2021-22 season opener in which CCU opened their season against LCU.
 
4 > The Cougars return several of their top scorers from last season, including sophomore guard Elise Grosdidier (8.9 ppg, .418 FG%), sophomore forward Hayley Luther (7.0 ppg), and versatile guard/forward Josie Grosdidier (3.8 ppg in 16 minutes per game). CCU graduated or lost several double-figure scorers, but the Grosdidier sisters and Luther give Ratliff a proven, experienced nucleus.
 
5 > CCU's roster features a blend of returners and newcomers, highlighted by added size in 6-foot forwards Elise and Josie Grosdidier and incoming 6-foot freshman Addison Wragge. At the guard positions, the Cougars inject new depth with freshmen Nicole Burns, Maley Wilhelm, and Ezra Simonich, along with junior transfer Angelina Kohlwaies and UTRGV transfer Ja'Shelle Johnson.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST CCU
LCU and Colorado Christian have met five prior times (LCU leads the series 4-1), with four meetings since the 2021-22 season. The head-to-head history dates back to an invitational hosted by Colorado Christian on Dec. 3-4, 1993, where the two teams met on Dec. 4, 1993 (Colorado Christian winning 72-55). Last season, LCU claimed a 66-52 win over CCU in Tyler, Texas, which was the first neutral site meeting between the two programs.
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST CCU
Tyler, Texas (Nov. 9, 2024) – LCU 66 – CCU 52
Lubbock Christian improved to 4–0 with a 66–52 win over Colorado Christian, powered by dominant performances from Grace Foster and Audrey Robertson. Foster posted a  double-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks, while Robertson added 21 points and five boards. LCU controlled the glass 42–26 and limited CCU to 32.7% shooting, including 19% from three. After briefly trailing early, the Lady Chaps surged ahead with runs in each quarter, building a 10-point halftime lead behind Robertson's 18 first-half points and perfect 4-of-4 mark from deep. Foster took over after the break with 15 second-half points as LCU outscored the Cougars in every quarter. Maci Maddox added 10 points and five assists, helping LCU's top trio account for 82% of the offense. CCU's Maggie Hutka led her side with 16 points and nine rebounds.