ALPINE, Texas (February 8, 2025) – The No. 14 Lady Chaparrals have a chance to secure at least a share of the West Division title—and with it, an automatic berth to the Lone Star Conference Championships—when they face Sul Ross State on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Gallego Center. LCU enters the matchup on an 11-game win streak, aiming for their fourth LSC divisional title as they conclude their home-and-home series with the Lobos.
 

LSC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	VIDEO	RADIO	STATS
Sul Ross State	Alpine, Texas	Sat., Feb. 8	1 p.m.	Watch	None	Stats

 
OUT WEST
Lubbock Christian dominated Western New Mexico 77-46 Thursday, extending their win streak to 11 and staying unbeaten (10-0) in the LSC West Division. Maci Maddox led with 17 points and a career-high nine rebounds, while LCU's bench contributed a season-best 38 points. The Lady Chaps (21-3, 15-1) drained 12 three-pointers, with Maddie Moyers hitting three. Audrey Spurgin (11 points) and Grace Foster (10 points) added key contributions. Foster passed Beth Capps for second in LCU career scoring and is 16 points from the all-time record. LCU led 42-20 at halftime and never looked back, marking their ninth game with 10+ made threes. The 31-point win matched their largest margin in Silver City, improving to 8-3 there and 20-10 all-time against WNMU. The Mustangs (2-20, 2-14) were held to 33.3% shooting, with Jaelyn Morrison leading them with 11 points
 
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 1,781 career points ranks eighth among active NCAA Division II players, and Thursday, she moved past Beth Capps (1,773, 1995-97) and into second place in program history. Nicole Hampton is LCU's all-time scoring leader with 1,796 points (2011-16), and Foster is 16 points away from the top spot in program history. In addition, Foster has 798 career rebounds, which has her ranking fifth in program history. She needs 41 rebounds to pass Darla Lynch (838, 1979-83) to move into fourth in program history.  Audrey Robertson (sitting with 1,275 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 1,116). 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.
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2024-25 season marks LCU's 12th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 308-60 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 SRSU
1 > Sul Ross State has endured a challenging season, sitting at 2-17 overall and 1-15 in Lone Star Conference play while riding a 16-game losing streak. The Lady Lobos secured both of their wins early in the season at home, defeating Western New Mexico and Northern New Mexico, but have struggled since, dropping all nine of their road contests. Offensively, Sul Ross averages just under 60 points per game but has shown flashes of competitiveness, including a narrow 56-50 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville on Jan. 25 and a high-scoring effort in a 98-78 loss at Eastern New Mexico. Defensively, the Lady Lobos have struggled, allowing at least 70 points in 11 of their losses. They fell 88-70 Thursday against Midwestern State.

2 > Despite their struggles, Sul Ross State has been active on defense, entering the week averaging 9.7 steals per game. Cheyanne Bonilla and TaMaiya Mims have been the biggest contributors, each recording 38 steals this season. Their ability to generate turnovers has given the Lady Lobos opportunities to stay competitive in games.

3 > Sul Ross State has multiple scoring options, with four players averaging over nine points per game. Melody Martinez (11.2 PPG), Cheyanne Bonilla (11.6 PPG), Mims (11.1 PPG), and Victoria Aguayo (9.8 PPG) lead a well-distributed offense. While they have struggled with shooting efficiency, their ability to spread the scoring load has kept them in several contests, including a season-high 83-point outing in their win over Western New Mexico.

4 > Even in LSC play, the Lady Lobos have a well-rounded scoring effort in conference play, with four players averaging over nine points per game. Bonilla (11.9 PPG), Melody Martinez (10.6 PPG), TaMaiya Mims (11.2 PPG), and Aguayo (9.7 PPG) provide multiple offensive options.

5 > Melody Martinez, who had 11 points in the prior meeting at LCU, has played a prominent role on the Sul Ross State squad during the 2024-2025 season. As a starting player in all 17 games, she has averaged 27.8 minutes per game, contributing significantly with 11.2 points per game. Martinez has made 71 field goals on 206 attempts, boasting a field goal percentage of 34.5%, and has been especially active from beyond the arc, hitting 23 of 76 three-pointers at an average of 30.3%. At the free-throw line, she has been reliable, making 25 out of 32 attempts for an 78.1% free throw percentage. Along with her scoring, Martinez has recorded 15 steals and 4 blocks on defense.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST SRSU
LCU leads the all-time regular season series 40-12 in regular season play. The Lady Chaps 78-41 win in Lubbock earlier this season (Jan. 9) was their first meeting since Nov. 21, 2006 (LCU claiming a 70-46 win). The Lady Chaps have won the prior 28 meetings. Sul Ross's last win was Jan. 6, 1989. The two teams were never Sooner Athletic Conference foes, but did compete against each other as conference foes in the TIAA (Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association) and served in the same NAIA district (NAIA used to use Districts for postseason play). The two teams did meet in an exhibition game on Nov. 5, 2016, with Bailey Haist registering 15 points en route to a 73-45 win in Alpine, Texas.
 
ACTIVE LADY CHAP LEADERS VS. SRSU
LCU's active career leaders against SRSU:

Kimber Mathews 1gp, 21 points, 5/6 3fg
Grace Foster 1gp, 15 points, 6/8 fg
Audrey Robertson 1gp, 15 points, 6/9 fg
 
PRIOR MEETING AGAINST SRSU
LUBBOCK, Texas (Jan. 9, 2025) – LCU 78– SRSU 41
Kimber Mathews scored a career-high 21 points, leading No. 18 Lubbock Christian University to a dominant 78-41 victory over Sul Ross State in their Lone Star Conference West Division matchup.
 
Mathews hit five three-pointers and was a key part of LCU's offensive success, with four players finishing in double figures. Audrey Robertson and Grace Foster each added 15 points, while Maci Maddox contributed 10 points and surpassed 1,000 career points. Lubbock Christian showcased exceptional ball movement, recording 21 assists on 29 made field goals, with Kennedy Chappell, Martie McCoy, and Maddox each contributing four assists.
 
Defensively, the Lady Chaps limited Sul Ross to just 25% shooting from the field and outrebounded them 44-32. LCU's shooting was efficient, hitting 52.7% from the field, including 12 three-pointers. After a strong first half led by Mathews and Robertson, LCU pulled away with an 11-0 run in the third quarter and a 5-0 spurt in the fourth to close the game. Lubbock Christian maintained control throughout, with a balanced offensive effort and strong defense, securing their 28th consecutive victory over Sul Ross State. The win also improved LCU to 6-0 at home this season