LAREDO, Texas (February 20, 2025) – Riding a 14-game win streak, the No. 12 Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaparrals kick off their final three-game road stretch Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Laredo against Texas A&M International. LCU, the West Division leader, looks to maintain its spot atop the Lone Star Conference standings. The road trip continues Saturday in Kingsville, where the Lady Chaps will take on Texas A&M-Kingsville at 1 p.m.
 

LSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
Texas A&M Int'l	Laredo, Texas	Thur., Feb. 20	5:30 p.m.	Watch	Listen	Stats

  
SENIOR SALUTE
No. 11 Lubbock Christian capped a perfect 13-0 home season with an 82-56 win over Texas Permian Basin. Grace Foster led with 26 points, while Audrey Robertson recorded a double-double (11 points, 10 rebounds). LCU shot a season-best 58.5% and dominated the boards 38-21. A decisive 17-1 third-quarter run sealed the win.
 
RANKINGS
Lubbock Christian University was named among the 10 teams in the initial NCAA Division II South Central Region rankings, released Wednesday. The rankings, listed in alphabetical order, include Angelo State, Black Hills State, Colorado Mesa, CSU Pueblo, UCCS, Eastern New Mexico, Texas Woman's, UT Tyler and West Texas A&M. LCU (24-3, 23-1) holds the region's top RPI ranking, a key factor in determining next week's official 1-10 rankings. The final rankings in early March will decide the eight teams advancing to the regional tournament. The next update will feature teams ranked in order.
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Grace's Greatness: Grace Foster continues to dominate the Lone Star Conference, leading in total points (533, fifth nationally) and ranking second in scoring average (19.7 PPG, 14th nationally). She remains LCU's top free-throw shooter, ranking second in the conference at 87.9% (12th nationally) and leading in total free throws made (123, 10th nationally). Foster is also LCU's top three-point shooter, ranking first in the LSC in percentage (47.8%, third nationally) and second in total threes made (64). On defense, she ranks third in the LSC in total blocks (44, 27th nationally) and second in defensive rebounds per game (7.1, 22nd nationally).
 
2 > Maddox Magic: Maci Maddox maintains her status as the top assist-to-turnover player in the LSC and ranks third nationally (2.82). She is second in the conference in total assists (107, 37th nationally) and in assists per game (4.0). Offensively, Maddox has been on a tear, averaging 14.5 points over the last 10 games, including a career-high 22 points against ENMU (Feb. 1) and 17 points in LCU's most recent win over UTPB. She is also second in the LSC in minutes per game (35.72, 29th nationally). 
 
3 > Defensive Lockdown: LCU ranks third in the LSC and 10th nationally in scoring defense, holding opponents to 53.7 PPG. The Lady Chaps are second in the conference in blocks per game (3.8, 55th nationally) and fourth in field goal percentage defense (35.6%, 30th nationally). Against UTPB, LCU held the Falcons to just 37% shooting from the field and only 25.9% in the second half
 
4 > Charity: LCU ranks third in the LSC and 22nd nationally in free throw percentage (77.3%). Foster leads the team, ranking first in the conference in total free throws made (123, 10th nationally) and second in free throw percentage (87.9%, 12th nationally). As a team, the Lady Chaps average 13.48 made free throws per game (fourth in LSC), with their strong free-throw shooting playing a key role in maintaining their top spot in the standings.
 
5 > Deep Threat Duo: LCU is the top three-point shooting team in the LSC, ranking third nationally in three-point percentage (38.6%). Foster leads the LSC at 47.8% (third nationally), while Audrey Robertson is second in the LSC at 46.3% (fourth nationally). The duo has combined for 120 made threes, with Foster ranking second in the LSC (64) and Robertson fourth (56). Their shooting prowess was on full display in the 82-56 win over UTPB, where LCU shot a season-best 58.5% from the field and hit key threes during their decisive third-quarter run.
 
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 1,843 career points ranks eighth among active NCAA Division II players, and Thursday, she passed Nicole Hampton's all-time scoring mark (1,796 points from 2011-16) and also surpassed 1,800 career points. In addition, Foster has 821 career rebounds, which has her ranking fifth in program history. She needs 18 rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,312 career points) joined Foster in the 1,000-point club in career points on Nov. 3, and Maci Maddox reached the mark Jan. 9 becoming LCU's third active player with 1,000 career points (has 1,155). It marks 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. Additionally for Maddox, she passed Brittany Roberts (Hampton) and moved into fifth all-time in career assists (414) and needs eight to pass Allie Schulte (421 from 2017-22) to move into fourth all-time in program history.
 
CONFERENCE CONVERSATION 
LCU holds an 18-1 record in Lone Star Conference play, tying them for the best conference mark while maintaining a perfect 13-0 record in West Division play. Grace Foster leads LCU, averaging 18.8 points (second in the LSC) and 6.9 rebounds per game while shooting 53.0% from the field, 48.9% from three-point range (first in the LSC), and 89.2% from the free-throw line (first in the LSC). Maci Maddox contributes 12.2 points per game and leads the LSC in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.2) while ranking third in assists per game (4.0). Audrey Robertson adds 11.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 43.2% from three-point range. LCU ranks third in the LSC in scoring defense (52.7 PPG) and leads the conference in three-point percentage (38.6%) while ranking third in blocks per game (3.7). The Lady Chaps also rank third in the LSC in free-throw percentage (77.7%) and have a +17.1 scoring margin.
 
ROAD RULES 
The Lady Chaps have been dominant on the road this season, compiling a 7-1 record- all in Lone Star Conference play. Offensively, LCU has averaged 64.9 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 35.0% from three-point range. Grace Foster has led the way, averaging a team-best 16.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 93.5% from the free-throw line. Maci Maddox has been a key playmaker, averaging 12.3 points per game while leading the team with 33 assists. Audrey Robertson has contributed 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Lady Chaps have held opponents to just 54.1 points per game and a 35.9% field goal percentage. They have been strong in rim protection, averaging 4.3 blocks per game, led by Foster and Reese Schumann. LCU has also been solid at the free-throw line, shooting 79.2%, while averaging 6.4 steals per game.
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 311-60 record (83.8%) 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).
 
LCU is ranked No. 12 in both the D2CSC and WBCA national polls this week. Despite securing two quality wins last week, the Lady Chaps dropped from No. 11 in the D2CSC poll, overtaken by Seton Hill, who did not compete during that period. This season, LCU holds a 1-3 record against nationally ranked opponents, with all matchups coming against top-10 programs.
 
FIVE THINGS ABOUT TAMIU
1 > TAMIU has struggled this season, sitting at 5-20 overall and 4-15 in Lone Star Conference play. With a six-game losing streak and just two home wins, they have been unable to gain momentum. Despite a few bright spots, their conference record eliminates them from LSC tournament contention. Their final games provide an opportunity to finish on a high note, but the season has largely been an uphill battle for a program coming off a 25-7 record last season.

2 > TAMIU ranks third in the LSC and 76th nationally in turnovers forced per game (18.64). The Dustdevils have a trio of players with at least 30 steals, led by Janiya Murphy, who has 36 steals.

3 > Their bench is providing solid support, ranking fifth in the LSC and 87th nationally with 21.7 bench points per game, helping with depth and scoring balance. TAMIU has played 25 games this season, but only one player has played in all 25 games (Trinity Chears). No Dustdevil has started more than 21 games and 12 different players have appeared in the starting lineup.

4 > TAMIU is among the top teams in free throw attempts per game, ranking fourth in the LSC and 122nd nationally (17.52 attempts). Jose Igherighe leads TAMIU with 107 attempts this season.

5 > Along with trips to the line, Igherighe leads the team in scoring with 12.2 points per game while maintaining a solid 40.0% field goal percentage. She also averages 7.0 rebounds per game, and she also provides strong defensive contributions with a team-high 34 blocks and 22 steals.

THE SERIES AGAINST TAMIU
LCU holds a 19-4 all-time record against TAMIU. The Lady Chaps won the first five matchups and had a 14-game winning streak in the series before falling 60-47 on Dec. 8, 2022, in Laredo. TAMIU has won the last three meetings. In Lone Star Conference play, LCU is 4-2 against TAMIU and previously dominated the series 12-1 when both teams were members of the Heartland Conference. Their most recent matchup took place at the LSC Championships in Frisco, Texas, where TAMIU secured a 90-80 triple-overtime victory (longest game in LSC Championship history) to place LCU with a 2-1 postseason record against TAMIU. The teams also met twice in the Heartland Conference Championships in Tulsa, with LCU winning both matchups—91-43 on Mar. 7, 2019, and 78-42 on Mar. 1, 2018.

 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. TAMIU
LCU's active career leaders against TAMIU:

Grace Foster 4gp, 15.5 points p/g, 9/21 3fg
Kennedy Chappell 2gp, 7.5 points p/g, 2.0 steals p/g
Audrey Robertson 6gp, 6.7 points p/g, 8 steals

PRIOR MEETING AGAINST TAMIU
FRISCO, Texas (Mar. 8, 2024) – TAMIU 90– LCU 80
Lubbock Christian University battled back from a 16-point second-half deficit, forcing triple overtime in the Lone Star Conference Championship quarterfinals, but ultimately fell 90-80 to Texas A&M International at Comerica Center.
 
Grace Foster led LCU with a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Audrey Robertson added 18 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Maci Maddox contributed 14 points and seven assists. The game was the longest in LSC tournament history.
 
LCU struggled early, shooting just 28.6% in the first quarter and trailing 34-23 at halftime. Texas A&M International extended its lead to 47-32 in the third, but LCU responded with a 9-2 run to close the quarter. In the fourth, the Lady Chaps erased an eight-point deficit with a 7-0 run, tying the game at 63-63 on Foster's layup with 22 seconds left.
 
Overtime saw Robertson hit a clutch three to force a second extra period at 73-73. The teams combined for just five points in double OT, and free throws sent the game into a third overtime, tied at 77-77. However, TAMIU dominated the final frame with a 10-2 run to seal the win.
 
Maddox set an LSC tournament record for minutes played (53:54), just ahead of Foster (53:15) and Robertson (53:21). Foster also matched the LSC single-game tournament record with four blocks. LCU attempted 38 free throws, tying for their fifth-most since 2008, while their 23 turnovers were their second-highest of the season.