SILVER CITY, N.M. (February 6, 2025) – The No. 14 Lady Chaparrals hit the road looking to extend their 10-game win streak as they continue West Division play in the Lone Star Conference. Lubbock Christian University faces Western New Mexico on Thursday (6:30 p.m. CT) before taking on Sul Ross State on Saturday (1 p.m.). Two wins on the trip would not only keep their streak alive but also clinch a spot in the Lone Star Conference Championship tournament. LCU currently shares the top spot in the LSC standings at 14-1, with seven conference games remaining in the regular season.
 

LSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
Western N.M.	Silver City, N.M.	Thur., Feb. 6	6 p.m.	Watch	None	Stats

BATTLING THE GRAY
LCU extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 76-61 victory over Eastern New Mexico at Rip Griffin Center, remaining unbeaten at home (11-0) and atop the Lone Star Conference standings (14-1). The Lady Chaps (20-3, 14-1) showcased a balanced offense, with five players scoring in double figures, led by Maci Maddox's 22 points and three steals. Tia Johnson added 14 points off the bench, while Audrey Robertson contributed 13 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. LCU knocked down 11 three-pointers and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 21 points off ENMU's 14 giveaways. The Greyhounds (13-8, 8-7) out-rebounded LCU 38-26 but struggled to convert second-chance opportunities. LCU's dominant second-half performance, including a 26-7 run, secured the win. The Lady Chaps now turn their focus to their upcoming road stretch as they continue their pursuit of an LSC title
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Grace's Greatness: Grace Foster remains a dominant force, leading the LSC in total points (461, fifth nationally) and three-pointers made (56, 17^th nationally) while ranking second in scoring (20.0 PPG, 11^th nationally). She also leads the LSC in total free throws made (113, seventh nationally) and ranks second in free throw percentage (89.0%, 11^th nationally). Defensively, she ranks first in total blocks (42, 15^th nationally) and second in defensive rebounds per game (7.2, 19^th nationally).
 
2 > Maddox Magic: Maci Maddox is third in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.94) and tops the LSC in total assists (94, 30^th nationally). She ranks second in the conference in assists per game (4.1) and logged a career-high 22 points against ENMU. Maddox has now scored in double figures 15 times this season, including six straight games.  
 
3 > Defensive Lockdown: LCU boasts the LSC's top shot-blocking unit, averaging 4.2 blocks per game (27th nationally). The Lady Chaps also rank fourth in the LSC in scoring defense (54.0 PPG, 12^th nationally) and field goal percentage defense (35.5%, 29^th nationally).
 
4 > Charity: LCU ranks third in the LSC and 16th nationally in free throw percentage (78.0%). Foster leads the way, ranking first in the conference with 113 made free throws (seventh nationally). The Lady Chaps average 13.43 made free throws per game ranking third in the LSC.
 
5 > Deep Threat Duo: LCU leads the LSC and ranks sixth nationally in three-point percentage (38.0%). Foster is the LSC leader and third nationally in three-point percentage (47.9%), while Audrey Robertson ranks second in the LSC (45.6%, seventh nationally). The duo has combined for 103 made threes this season.
 
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 1,771 career points ranks eighth among active NCAA Division II players ,and Saturday, she moved past Jordan Hampton (1,767 points from 2005-09) and into third place in program history. Nicole Hampton is LCU's all-time scoring leader with 1,796 points (2011-16), and Foster is 26 points away from the top spot in program history. In addition, Foster has 796 career rebounds, which has her ranking fifth in program history. She needs 43 rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,270 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 1,099). 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.
 
CONFERENCE CONVERSATION 
Lubbock Christian University holds a 14-1 record in Lone Star Conference play, tying them for the best conference mark while maintaining a perfect 9-0 record in West Division play. The Lady Chaps (20-3) remain unbeaten at home (11-0) and have won 10 straight games. Grace Foster leads LCU, averaging 19.0 points (second in the LSC) and 7.1 rebounds per game while shooting 53.0% from the field, 49.3% from three-point range (first in the LSC), and 91.3% from the free-throw line (first in the LSC). Audrey Robertson adds 11.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 41.4% from three-point range. Maci Maddox contributes 11.7 points per game and leads the LSC in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.5) while ranking third in assists per game (4.1). LCU ranks third in the LSC in scoring defense (52.9 PPG) and leads the conference in three-point percentage (37.7%) and blocks per game (4.3). The Lady Chaps also rank third in the LSC in free-throw percentage (79.0%) and have a +14.9 scoring margin (third in LSC).
 
THE WILD WEST 
The Lady Chaps continue their dominance in West Division play, improving to 9-0 with a near-even split of home (5-0) and road (4-0) victories. They maintain a +17.9 scoring margin, averaging 71.6 points per game while holding opponents to 53.7 points. LCU excels in efficiency, shooting 45.9% from the field, 38.0% from three-point range, and 83.2% from the free-throw line. Grace Foster leads the way, averaging 21.0 points and 7.1 rebounds per game while shooting 53.8% from the field, 51.1% from deep, and 92.9% from the line. She is supported by Maci Maddox (14.0 PPG, 4.8 APG) and Audrey Robertson (12.2 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 44.2% 3PT). Defensively, LCU holds a +2.9 rebounding margin (35.8 RPG), forces 12.3 turnovers per game, and averages 6.2 steals and 3.9 blocks per game. Foster (14 blocks) and Reese Schumann (9 blocks) anchor the Lady Chaps' interior defense.
 
ROAD RULES 
The Lady Chaps have excelled in their six true road games this season, compiling a 5-1 record, all in Lone Star Conference play. Offensively, LCU has averaged 61.5 points per game while shooting 42.5% from the field and 33.9% from beyond the arc. Grace Foster has led the way, averaging a team-best 17.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while shooting 92.6% from the free-throw line. Audrey Robertson has also been a key contributor, averaging 13.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range. Maci Maddox has been a consistent playmaker, posting 11.8 points per game and leading the team with 29 assists. Defensively, the Lady Chaps have limited opponents to 57.0 points per game and a 36.4% field goal percentage. They have dominated in shot-blocking, averaging 5.3 blocks per game, with Foster and Reese Schumann leading the charge. At the free-throw line, LCU has been solid, shooting 81.5%, and has averaged 5.7 steals per game.
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 307-60 record (83.7%) 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).
 
In the latest polls, for both national Division II polling organizations, LCU is ranked No14 in each the D2CSC and WBCA overseen polls. LCU is 1-3 against nationally ranked programs this season and each have been against programs in the top-10 nationally.
 
FIVE THINGS ABOUT WNMU
1 > Western New Mexico has struggled throughout the season, sitting at 2-17 overall and 2-13 in Lone Star Conference play. The Lady Mustangs have dropped three straight games and remain near the bottom of the LSC standings, well outside the top eight required for a conference tournament berth. Their two conference wins came in back-to-back games against Eastern New Mexico and Texas A&M-Kingsville, but they have yet to find consistency. WNMU has particularly struggled on the road, posting a 1-10 record away from home. Despite their challenges, the Lady Mustangs have been competitive in several contests, including a narrow 81-76 win over ENMU and a six-point loss to Texas A&M International. With seven games left in the regular season, WNMU will need a dramatic turnaround to close out the year on a high note.

2 > One bright spot for WNMU has been its bench scoring, ranking fifth in the conference with 22.4 points per game from non-starters. LCU held them to 11 bench points in the prior meeting.

3 > Despite their struggles on defense, WNMU has been active in forcing turnovers. The Mustangs rank sixth in the LSC with 9.0 steals per game, showing their ability to disrupt opposing offenses.

4 > Eliza Joynes had a double-double against LCU in the prior contest, as she was 7-of-11 from the field for 14 points to go along with her game-high 11 rebounds. She also had four blocks.

5 > Alina Martin has been Western New Mexico's most consistent free-throw shooter, ranking eighth in the Lone Star Conference with a 73.6% mark at the charity stripe. She has made 64 free throws this season, also placing her eighth in the conference. Her ability to get to the line has been key for the Mustangs, as she ranks ninth in the LSC with 87 free throw attempts. She was 10-of-10 from the line against Angelo State Saturday.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST WNMU
The Mustangs and Lady Chaps are set to meet for the 29th time in an all-time series that dates back to 1980. WNMU has not defeated the Lady Chaps since 1994, which has led to LCU taking a 19-10 series advantage. LCU has won the prior 15 meetings, with the latest resulting in a 68-42 LCU win Jan. 11 in Lubbock, which improved LCU to 11-2 all-time against the Mustangs in Lubbock. LCU is 7-3 all-time in Silver City, N.M., where they have rattled off six consecutive wins. The 2019-20 season's home-and-home conference schedule marked the first time the two teams had a home-and-home set scheduled in a single season since 1994, when each were members of the NAIA.
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. WNMU
LCU's active career leaders against WNMU:

Grace Foster 7gp, 16.3 points p/g, 15/34 3fg, 21/23 ft
Kennedy Chappell 3gp, 7.0 points p/g, 4/10 3fg
Audrey Robertson 9gp, 6.9 points p/g, 6/12 3fg
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST WNMU
LUBBOCK, Texas (Jan. 11, 2025) – LCU 68– WNMU 42
Grace Foster's season-high-tying 30 points, including a career-best six three-pointers, powered Lubbock Christian University to a 68-42 victory over Western New Mexico on Saturday at Rip Griffin Center
 
Foster shot 10-of-12 from the field and added three assists to lead the Lady Chaps (14-3, 8-1). Audrey Robertson contributed 10 points, nine rebounds, and two steals, while Kennedy Chappell added eight points, four assists, and three steals. LCU thrived from beyond the arc, knocking down 12 three-pointers, tying a season high.
 
The Lady Chaps jumped out to an 11-0 lead as WNMU missed its first 11 shots. Foster and Chappell combined for nine of LCU's 11 first-quarter points. LCU extended its lead to 30-13 at halftime, with Foster scoring six in the second quarter.
 
Foster erupted for 19 points in the third quarter, hitting all five of her three-point attempts, helping LCU stretch the lead to 53-30. WNMU responded with its best offensive quarter, shooting 61.5%, but LCU's defense forced 21 turnovers, leading to an 11-3 advantage in points off turnovers.
 
Freshman Maddie Moyers provided a spark in the final frame, scoring five points, including a three-pointer that pushed LCU's lead to 64-37 with 4:29 remaining. The Lady Chaps controlled the game the rest of the way to secure the win.
 
LCU's defense held WNMU to 38.3% shooting while forcing 21 turnovers, their most forced this season. The Lady Chaps have now won the rebounding battle in four straight games, out-rebounding WNMU 40-35. Foster's 30-point performance marked her fourth career game reaching that plateau, tying for the fifth-most by an LCU player since 2008.