KINGSVILLE, Texas (February 22, 2025) – No. 12 Lubbock Christian University extended its winning streak to 15 games with just two regular-season matchups remaining. Sitting in a tie for first place in the Lone Star Conference standings, they continue their pursuit of a regular-season title and, more importantly, the top seed in the LSC Championships. Their next challenge comes Saturday at 1 p.m. when they take on Texas A&M-Kingsville at Steinke P.E. Center.
 

LSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
Texas A&M-Kingsville	Kingsville, Texas	Sat., Feb. 22	1 p.m.	Watch	Listen	Stats

   
BITING DUST
LCU rallied in the fourth quarter with a 16-1 run, erasing a sluggish first half to defeat Texas A&M International 51-40 for their 15th straight win. Grace Foster led with 26 points and 10 rebounds, including 12 points in the final quarter. Maci Maddox contributed six points, eight assists, and three steals, while Audrey Robertson added nine rebounds. LCU forced 14 turnovers and held TAMIU to 27.7% shooting. The victory marked LCU's seventh consecutive road win and moved them to 20-4 all-time against the Dustdevils.
 
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 remains the Lone Star Conference's top scorer, leading with 559 total points (5th nationally) and ranking second in scoring average (20.0 PPG, 13th nationally). She also dominates at the free-throw line, ranking first in the conference in total free throws made (128, 10th nationally) and second in percentage (87.7%, 13th nationally). Foster continues to be LCU's most efficient three-point shooter, leading the LSC in percentage (48.2%, 3rd nationally) and ranking first in total threes made (67). Defensively, she ranks third in the conference in blocks (45, 26th nationally) and second in defensive rebounds per game (7.1, 23rd nationally). Her latest performance included a dominant double-double (26 points, 10 rebounds) in LCU's 51-40 win over Texas A&M International.
 
2 > Maddox Magic: Maci Maddox continues to set the standard for ball security, leading the LSC and ranking third nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.95). She also tops the conference in total assists (115, 31st nationally) and assists per game (4.1, 55th nationally). Maddox has been instrumental in LCU's success, recently tallying eight assists and three steals against Texas A&M International. She also ranks second in the LSC in minutes per game (35.87, 26th nationally), ensuring her impact is felt on both ends of the floor. 
 
3 > Defensive Lockdown: LCU boasts one of the nation's top defenses, ranking third in the LSC and ninth nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 53.2 PPG. The Lady Chaps are also third in the conference in blocks per game (3.8, 54th nationally) and field goal percentage defense (35.3%, 25th nationally). Their defensive prowess was on display against Texas A&M International, where they held the Dustdevils to 27.7% shooting and forced 14 turnovers in the 51-40 victory.
 
4 > Charity: LCU remains a top free-throw shooting team, ranking third in the LSC and 23rd nationally in free-throw percentage (77.2%). Foster leads the charge, ranking first in the conference in total free throws made (128, 10th nationally) and second in percentage (87.7%, 13th nationally). The Lady Chaps' efficiency at the line has been crucial in maintaining their success, averaging 13.21 made free throws per game (4th in LSC).
 
5 > Deep Threat Duo: LCU continues to excel from beyond the arc, leading the LSC and ranking third nationally in three-point percentage (38.2%). Foster leads the conference at 48.2% (3rd nationally), while Audrey Robertson is second in the LSC at 44.4% (5th nationally). The duo has combined for 123 made threes, with Foster ranking first in the conference (67) and Robertson fifth (56). Their outside shooting was vital in the win over Texas A&M International, where LCU hit timely threes in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
 
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 1,869 career points ranks eighth among active NCAA Division II players, and Feb. 13, 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 831 career rebounds, which has her ranking fifth in program history. She needs eight rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,316 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 1,161). 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 Allie Schulte (421 from 2017-22) and moved into fourth all-time in career assists (422) and needs 18 to pass Haley Burton (439 from 2010-15) to move into third all-time in program history. As for Robertson, she is actively second in all of Division II with 149 games played.
 
CONFERENCE CONVERSATION 
LCU holds a 19-1 record in Lone Star Conference play, tying them with UT Tyler and Texas Woman's for the best conference mark while maintaining a perfect 13-0 record in West Division play. Grace Foster leads LCU, averaging 19.2 points per game (second in the LSC) and 7.1 rebounds per game while shooting 53.0% from the field, 49.5% from three-point range (first in the LSC), and 88.9% from the free-throw line (first in the LSC). Maci Maddox contributes 11.9 points per game and leads the LSC in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.4) while ranking among the top in assists per game (4.2). Audrey Robertson adds 11.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game while shooting 40.9% from three-point range. LCU ranks third in the LSC in scoring defense (52.1 PPG) and leads the conference in three-point percentage (38.1%) while ranking third in blocks per game (3.8). The Lady Chaps also rank third in the LSC in free-throw percentage (77.6%) and hold a +16.8 scoring margin.
 
With the regular season winding down, LCU is in strong position for the LSC Championships, which features the top eight teams in the conference standings. Currently, LCU (19-1), UT Tyler (19-1), and Texas Woman's (19-1) lead the standings, followed by Eastern New Mexico (13-7), Angelo State (12-8), Texas A&M-Kingsville (12-8), West Texas A&M (11-9), and UT Permian Basin (11-9).
 
ROAD RULES 
The Lady Chaps have been dominant on the road this season, compiling an 8-1 record—all in Lone Star Conference play. Offensively, LCU has averaged 63.3 points per game while shooting 43.8% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range. Grace Foster has led the way, averaging a team-best 17.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 91.9% from the free-throw line. Maci Maddox has been a key playmaker, averaging 11.6 points per game while leading the team with 41 assists. Audrey Robertson has contributed 10.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Lady Chaps have held opponents to just 52.6 points per game and a 35.1% field goal percentage. They have been strong in rim protection, averaging 4.2 blocks per game, led by Foster and Reese Schumann. LCU has also been solid at the free-throw line, shooting 79.0%, while averaging 6.3 steals per game.
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 312-60 record (83.9%) 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 TAMUK
1 > Texas A&M-Kingsville is putting together a solid season, sitting at 16-10 overall and 12-8 in conference play (tied for fifth). The Javelinas started strong with key non-conference wins, including a dominant 80-44 victory over West Texas A&M. They perform well on the road (8-6) but are struggling late, dropping their last two games. At home, they are 6-3. Despite some inconsistency, TAMUK remains among the top teams in the LSC East, currently ranking third in the division. With a spot in the LSC Tournament within reach, the Javelinas aim to finish strong and secure their place among the league's top eight teams heading into postseason play.

2 > Texas A&M-Kingsville ranks third in the Lone Star Conference in field goal percentage, shooting 43.3% from the field, which places them 48th nationally.

3 > The Javelinas hold the third-best three-point shooting percentage in the LSC at 33.1%, ranking 46th in the nation. Janessa Payne is a key contributor, ranking 13th nationally and third in the conference with a 42.7% three-point shooting percentage.

4 > TAMUK allows just 54.4 points per game, ranking fourth in the LSC and 13th nationally in scoring defense.

5 > Abby Bala is a well-rounded player for the Javs, boasting an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.71 second in LSC, 51^st nationally) and averages 3.3 assists per game (6th in LSC). She ranks fourth on the team in scoring with 8.9 points per game, but she boasts a field goal percentage of 48.0% (3rd on team, top-50 nationally) and the most free throws made (58) on the team. Bala also leads in minutes played (31.5 per game) and contributes significantly on defense with 29 steals (2nd on team) and 83 rebounds (tied for third on team).

THE SERIES AGAINST TAMUK
The two squads are meeting for the sixth time ever, with all meetings coming since joining the Lone Star Conference. LCU has a 4-1 series lead after a 42-28 win Dec. 12, 2023 inside Rip Griffin Center. LCU claimed a 76-61 win Dec. 10, 2022 in their last trip to Kingsville, which was the first win in the all-time series by the road team. Michael Madrid is in his sixth season as head coach of the Javelinas. He served as an assistant coach at LCU under Steve Gomez from 2005-2010. The meeting Saturday will mark the sixth time (non-exhibition) in which a former LCU assistant under Gomez has gone head-to-head coaching against Gomez (Gomez holds a 4-1 edge against Madrid).
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. TAMUK
LCU's active career leaders against TAMUK:

Grace Foster 4gp, 17.5 points p/g, 10/21 3fg
Maci Maddox 4gp, 7.8 points p/g, 3.8 assists p/g
Audrey Robertson 4gp, 6.3 points p/g, 2.3 assists p/g

PRIOR MEETING AGAINST TAMUK
LUBBOCK, Texas (Dec. 12, 2023) – LCU 42– TAMUK 28
Grace Foster scored 21 points, accounting for half of Lubbock Christian University's total in a 42-28 Lone Star Conference victory over Texas A&M-Kingsville at the Rip Griffin Center. This performance set a new program record for the lowest point total in a win. Foster also contributed eight rebounds, marking her as LCU's sole player in double figures for the second consecutive game.
 
The Lady Chaps secured 35 rebounds, compared to 31 for the Javelinas, with Foster leading in that category as well. LCU capitalized on offensive rebounds, scoring seven second-chance points from 12 offensive boards (7-2 advantage). Defensively, Lubbock Christian forced 23 turnovers while committing 16, converting those into a 22-8 scoring advantage. Reese Schumann and Shaylee Stovall each recorded three steals.
 
LCU began the game with a 10-0 run, highlighted by a basket from Schumann, and maintained a shutout against the Javelinas in the first quarter. Most of LCU's scoring came from inside the paint, with eight of its 10 first-quarter points scored near the basket. Texas A&M-Kingsville briefly closed the gap in the second quarter but couldn't keep pace as LCU went on an 8-0 run to extend its lead to 22-11. The Lady Chaps entered halftime ahead 22-13, thanks to Foster's five points in the quarter.
 
In the third quarter, LCU maintained its lead, even as the Javelinas cut it to 22-18. The Lady Chaps responded with another 8-0 run, capped by a three-pointer from Foster, to increase their advantage to 30-18. Despite a scoreless stretch, LCU entered the fourth quarter leading 30-24. Foster opened the final frame with a three, and LCU finished strong, outscoring TAMUK 12-4 in the last quarter to secure the win.
 
Foster's game-high performance of 21 points marked her second consecutive game scoring 20 or more points. LCU's shooting of 29.6% was the lowest for a winning effort since December 30, 2017. Notably, TAMUK did not attempt a free throw, a first for LCU's program history. The Javelinas' 28 points represented the fewest allowed by LCU since limiting Western New Mexico to 23 points on February 11, 2021.