LAKELAND, Fla. (November 2, 2025) — Lubbock Christian University defeated Augusta University 96-69 on Sunday at Jenkins Field House behind a dominant first-half performance and a career-high 37 points from Amondo Miller Jr.

The Chaps took control early, building a 26-point lead by halftime, led by an efficient 11-for-17 shooting from beyond the arc. Augusta managed a 36-point second half, but Lubbock Christian's balanced attack and strong rebounding advantage secured the win.

LCU stands at 2-0 overall and Augusta's record is 0-2. 

The Chaparrals started strong, quickly responding to an early Augusta three-pointer with Kendall Dow's layup. Lubbock Christian then seized control with a series of effective plays, including a pivotal three-pointer by Dow and a layup by Miller Jr., which set the pace. 

Through the first 10 minutes of play, LCU was shooting 75 percent from the field, including a 6-of-7 performance from behind the arc. And after some tough early buckets from Augusta, the Chap defense clamped down and held them without a basket for almost three minutes, leading by 22 at the under-eight media timeout.  Despite Augusta's attempts to recover, the Chaparrals ended the first half with a 59-33 lead.

LCU maintained their strong performance in the second half, led by Miller Jr.'s scoring. The senior contributed efficiently, going 14-of-20 from the field, including 2-for-4 on three-pointers. Alex Anamekwe also played a significant role, adding key points from beyond the arc and providing defensive stops with a pair of blocks.

The Chaps' collective effort on both ends of the court allowed them to outscore Augusta 37-36 in the half and secure a decisive victory with a final score of 96-69.

Miller Jr. led the scoring for the Chaparrals with 37 points, hitting 14 of 20 from the field and converting seven free throws. Anamekwe contributed significantly with 15 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Dow was perfect from the field, scoring 14 points on 5-for-5 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Leo Nordberg added eight assists and collected three steals, impacting both ends of the court.

GAME NOTES:
- The Chaps are 2-0 to start the season for the first time since the 2021-22 season, when they rattled off 20 straight wins to begin the year.
- Miller Jr.'s career-high 37 points surpassed his previous high of 22 set against UT Dallas on Nov. 26, 2024. It even surpassed his high school career high of 35 points.
- Anamekwe recorded the first double-double of his Chaparrals career, while Miller Jr. and Antonio Pusateri each chipped in eight boards.
- Dow scored 14 points, despite only playing 13 minutes in the game. He was a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, including four 3-pointers.
- The Chaparrals shot better than 50 percent for the second-straight game, hitting 59.4 percent of their shots against the Jags. Last season, they shot better than 50 percent 12 different times.

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Lubbock Christian will take next weekend off before playing its first home game of the season against Colorado School of Mines at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14. Read Full Article