WICHITA FALLS, Texas (February 27, 2025) – No. 11 Lubbock Christian University has a chance to secure their third Lone Star Conference regular-season title Thursday. The Lady Chaparrals will close out their regular season with a West Division showdown against Midwestern State at Ligon Coliseum, tipping off at 5:30 p.m.
 

LSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
Midwestern State	Wichita Falls, Texas	Thur., Feb. 27	5:30 p.m.	Watch	Listen	Stats

   
SCENARIOS
Win or lose Thursday, there are several factors for how the Lady Chaps hit the Lone Star Conference Championships next week in Frisco, Texas, and they revolve around Thursday's result in Denton, Texas, as Texas Woman's hosts UT Tyler.
 
If LCU wins and UT Tyler wins: This would result in LCU claiming the No.1-seed and they would play the No.8-seed at 6 p.m. on Thursday (Mar.6).
 
If LCU wins and Texas Woman's wins: This would result in LCU claiming the No.2-seed and they would play the No.7-seed at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday (Mar.6).
 
If LCU loses and UT Tyler wins: This would result in LCU claiming the No.3-seed and they would play the No.6-seed at 12 p.m. on Thursday (Mar.6).
 
If LCU loses and Texas Woman's wins: This would result in LCU claiming the No.2-seed and they would play the No.7-seed at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday (Mar.6).
 
 
HISTORY LESSON
A win Thursday would mark LCU's third LSC regular season title, as they previously claimed regular season LSC conference titles in 2019-20 and 2020-21. LCU has finished first in a conference seven times since leaving the NAIA and nine overall if their Sooner Athletic Conference titles are included.
 
GOOD TO BE KING
The Lady Chaps dominated Texas A&M-Kingsville 59-43 Saturday, extending their win streak to 16. Grace Foster led with 19 points, while Maci Maddox added 12 points, four assists, and three steals. LCU shot 60% in the first half and committed a season-low five turnovers. Their defense held TAMUK to 38.6% shooting and just one second-chance point. The Lady Chaps opened with a 10-0 run and never trailed, securing their ninth wire-to-wire win this season.
 
EIGHT IS (NOT) ENOUGH
Grace Foster continues to dominate the Lone Star Conference, earning her eighth LSC weekly honor and fourth Offensive Player of the Week award this season. She averaged 22.5 points per game on 51.7% shooting, including 60% from three and 90% from the free-throw line, leading LCU to road wins over Texas A&M International and Texas A&M-Kingsville.
 
Foster posted 26 points and 10 rebounds against TAMIU, scoring 12 in the fourth quarter to fuel a decisive 16-1 run in LCU's 51-40 win. She followed with 19 points against TAMUK, setting the tone early in a 59-43 victory.
 
The senior forward has now earned 15 career LSC weekly honors, including 10 for offensive performance.
 
RANKINGS
Lubbock Christian University was ranked No. 1 in the updated NCAA Division II South Central Region rankings, released Wednesday. The rankings now list teams in order, with LCU leading the top 10, followed by Texas Woman's, UT Tyler, Colorado Mesa, and Eastern New Mexico rounding out the top five. West Texas A&M, Black Hills State, Adams State, Angelo State, and Colorado-Colorado Springs complete the list. The final rankings following the conference tournaments will determine the eight teams advancing to the regional tournament, with the top seed earning hosting rights.
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Grace's Greatness: Grace Foster continues to shine as the Lone Star Conference's top scorer, leading with 578 total points (6th nationally) and ranking second in scoring average (19.9 PPG, 14th nationally). She remains a dominant force at the free-throw line, ranking first in the conference in total free throws made (132, 11th nationally) and second in percentage (88.0%, 8th nationally). Foster leads the LSC in three-point percentage (48.6%, 3rd nationally) and ranks first in total threes made (70). Defensively, she ranks third in the conference in blocks (45, 31st nationally) and second in defensive rebounds per game (7.1, 25th nationally). In LCU's recent 59-43 road win over Texas A&M-Kingsville, Foster led the team with 19 points and two steals.
 
2 > Maddox Magic: Maci Maddox remains elite in ball control, leading the LSC and ranking third nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.98). She also tops the conference in total assists (119, 34th nationally) and assists per game (4.1, 55th nationally). Maddox has been a key playmaker for LCU, contributing 12 points, four assists, and three steals in the victory over Texas A&M-Kingsville. She also ranks second in the LSC in minutes per game (35.94, 27th nationally), ensuring her impact is felt throughout the game. 
 
3 > Defensive Lockdown: LCU continues to boast one of the nation's top defenses, ranking third in the LSC and ninth nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 52.9 PPG. The Lady Chaps also rank third in the conference in blocks per game (3.7, 61st nationally) and field goal percentage defense (35.4%, 27th nationally). Their defensive strength was evident against Texas A&M-Kingsville, holding the Javelinas to just 38.6% shooting and limiting them to only seven offensive rebounds and one second-chance point.
 
4 > Charity: LCU remains a top free-throw shooting team, ranking third in the LSC and 20th nationally in free-throw percentage (77.6%). Foster leads the charge, ranking first in the conference in total free throws made (132, 11th nationally) and second in percentage (88.0%, 8th nationally). The Lady Chaps' efficiency at the line has been a crucial factor in their success, averaging 13.17 made free throws per game (4th in LSC).
 
5 > Deep Threat Duo: LCU continues to dominate from beyond the arc, leading the LSC and ranking fourth nationally in three-point percentage (38.0%). Foster leads the conference at 48.6% (3rd nationally), while Audrey Robertson ranks fifth in the LSC at 44.4%. The duo has combined for 127 made threes, with Foster ranking first in the conference (70) and Robertson fifth (57). Their perimeter shooting has been a key asset, helping secure LCU's recent win over Texas A&M-Kingsville with efficient outside shooting.
 
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 1,888 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 836 career rebounds, which has her ranking fifth in program history. She needs three rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,325 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 1,173). 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 (426) and needs 14 to pass Haley Burton (439 from 2010-15) to move into third all-time in program history. As for Robertson, she is actively third in all of Division II with 150 games played.
 
CONFERENCE CONVERSATION 
LCU holds a 20-1 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 19.1 points per game (second in the LSC) and 7.0 rebounds per game while shooting 52.8% from the field, 50.0% from three-point range (first in the LSC), and 89.3% 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 second in assists per game (4.2). Audrey Robertson adds 11.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 40.6% from three-point range. LCU ranks second in the LSC in scoring defense (51.6 PPG) and leads the conference in three-point percentage (37.8%) while ranking third in blocks per game (3.6). The Lady Chaps also rank third in the LSC in free-throw percentage (78.2%) and hold a +16.7 scoring margin.
 
With the regular season winding down, LCU is in a strong position for the LSC Championships, which features the top eight teams in the conference standings. Currently, Texas Woman's (20-1), UT Tyler (20-1), and LCU (20-1) lead the standings, followed by Eastern New Mexico (14-7), West Texas A&M (12-9), Angelo State (12-9), Texas A&M-Kingsville (12-9), and UT Permian Basin (11-10).
 
ROAD RULES 
The Lady Chaps have been dominant on the road this season, compiling a 9-1 record (all road games have been Lone Star Conference contests) and riding an eight-game win streak in road play. Offensively, LCU has averaged 62.9 points per game while shooting 43.8% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range. Grace Foster has led the way, averaging a team-best 17.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 49.1% from the field and 92.7% from the free-throw line. Maci Maddox has been a key playmaker, averaging 11.6 points per game while leading the team with 45 assists. Audrey Robertson has contributed 10.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, shooting 32.0% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Lady Chaps have held opponents to just 51.6 points per game and a 35.4% field goal percentage. They have been strong in rim protection, averaging 3.9 blocks per game, led by Foster and Reese Schumann. LCU has also been solid at the free-throw line, shooting 80.1%, while averaging 6.6 steals per game.
 
THE WILD WEST 
The Lady Chaps continue their dominance in West Division play, improving to 13-0 with an unblemished home (7-0) and road (6-0) record. They maintain a +20.1 scoring margin, averaging 73.2 points per game while holding opponents to 53.1 points. LCU remains highly efficient, shooting 47.6% from the field, 39.3% from three-point range, and 79.5% from the free-throw line. Grace Foster leads the charge, averaging 20.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while shooting 53.6% from the field, 50.0% from deep, and 89.1% from the line. She is supported by Maci Maddox (14.0 PPG, 4.3 APG) and Audrey Robertson (11.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 45.9% 3PT). Defensively, LCU holds a +3.5 rebounding margin (35.2 RPG), forces 12.4 turnovers per game, and averages 6.6 steals and 3.2 blocks per game. Foster (16 blocks) and Reese Schumann (10 blocks) anchor the Lady Chaps' interior defense.
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 313-60 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. 11 (D2CSC) and No.12 (WBCA) in the national polls this week. This season, LCU holds a 1-3 record against nationally ranked opponents, with all matchups coming against top-10 programs.
 
FIVE THINGS ABOUT MSU
1 > Midwestern State enters its matchup against Lubbock Christian with a 13-14 overall record and a 6-7 mark in West Division play, sitting mid-pack in the standings. The Mustangs have been strong at home (10-4) but have struggled on the road (3-10). They've won six of their last ten games, including key victories over West Texas A&M and Angelo State, but suffered close losses to Eastern New Mexico and Western New Mexico. MSU will look to build on its recent 73-70 home win over UT Permian Basin as they face the division-leading Lady Chaps.
 
2 > Senior forward Zarria Carter has been the driving force for MSU, leading the LSC in scoring with 19.2 points per game and ranking ninth nationally in that category. She also leads the conference in rebounding (10.0 RPG) and is third in field goal percentage (48.5%). Carter has recorded 13 double-doubles this season, proving to be a dominant presence in the paint.

3 > Freshman Kerbie Cash continues to provide valuable minutes for the Mustangs, averaging 7.4 points per game, which ties her as MSU's second-leading scorer. She has also contributed defensively, averaging 1.4 steals per game. Cash has shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in MSU's win over Oklahoma Christian, where she posted 16 points, her highest scoring performance in conference play.

4 > Offensively, the Mustangs have struggled with efficiency, ranking 13th in the LSC in scoring (58.5 PPG) and 14th in field goal percentage (36.4%). Their three-point shooting woes continue, as they sit at the bottom of the conference, ranking 15th in three-point percentage (23.9%) and averaging just 3.8 makes per game from beyond the arc. However, their defense has been a bright spot, ranking fourth in steals per game (9.3) and forcing 18.0 turnovers per contest, which has helped them stay competitive despite their offensive struggles.

5 > MSU's ability to control the boards has been a key factor in their success, as they rank second in the LSC in total rebounds per game (40.8) and third in offensive rebounds per game (14.3). Their dominance on the glass has led to crucial second-chance opportunities, with Zarria Carter leading the nation in offensive rebounds per game (5.0). This rebounding edge will be vital in their upcoming matchups as they look to capitalize on extra possessions.

THE SERIES AGAINST MSU
The Mustangs command the all-time series with a 21-16 series record over LCU, which included 11 consecutive wins until LCU winning the prior nine meetings. Included in a series of nine straight LCU wins is an 87-61 win on Nov. 23, 2024 (their prior meeting this season) and a 68-61 overtime win in their prior visit to Wichita Falls, Texas (Jan. 6, 2024).  Each school has conflicting all-time records for the history of the two programs, as there were some MSU forfeitures in the mix, which enters into the confusion. The Lady Chaps are 3-14 all-time in Wichita Falls against MSU. They have won their three prior visits to Ligon Coliseum. Of the prior 37 all-time meetings, the two programs have only met 11 times since Steve Gomez's tenure as head coach of the Lady Chaps (he is 10-1 against MSU).
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. MSU
LCU's active career leaders against MSU:

Grace Foster 5gp, 18.4 pts, 7.6 reb. 31/54 FG
Maci Maddox 6gp, 10.3 pts, 5/7 3-FG
Audrey Robertson 7gp, 9.1 pts, 3.9 reb.

PRIOR MEETING AGAINST MSU
LUBBOCK, Texas (Nov. 23, 2024) – LCU 87– MSU 61
Maci Maddox and Grace Foster powered Lubbock Christian University (LCU) to an 87-61 victory over Midwestern State in the Lone Star Conference West Division opener inside Rip Griffin Center. The Lady Chaps remained undefeated at 7-0 (2-0 LSC) and improved to 3-0 at home.
 
Maddox scored 13 of her 17 points in the first half, while Foster led all scorers with 22 points, marking her sixth 20-point game of the season. Foster also tallied six rebounds and six assists, helping LCU record a season-high 21 assists while committing just seven turnovers. The Lady Chaps capitalized on their defensive effort, forcing 14 turnovers and turning them into 16 points.
 
After trailing 4-2 early, LCU took control with a 6-0 run and never looked back. Maddox sparked the offense with nine first-quarter points, guiding LCU to a 26-17 lead after one. The Lady Chaps extended their advantage in the second quarter behind a 7-0 run, including a three-pointer from Foster, to push the lead to 37-23. They dominated inside, scoring 10 of their 19 second-quarter points in the paint, and took a 45-33 lead into halftime.
 
LCU shot 51.7% from the field, including a scorching 77.3% (17-of-22) over a 12-minute stretch spanning the second and third quarters. Foster and Maddox continued to fuel the offense, leading an 8-1 third-quarter run to give LCU a 62-40 advantage. The Lady Chaps built their largest lead at 82-53 in the fourth quarter, relying on their bench to close out the win.
 
LCU has now won nine straight matchups against Midwestern State, improving to 11-7 all-time against the Mustangs in Lubbock.