ODESSA, Texas (March 30, 2025) – The Lady Chaparrals look to close out their eight-game road trip on a high note Sunday at Falcon Field. Lubbock Christian University, currently 1-5 on the trip, will face Texas-Permian Basin (UTPB) in a Lone Star Conference West Division doubleheader beginning at noon.
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Sun., Mar. 30 |
12 p.m. |
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| UTPB |
Falcon Field |
Sun., Mar. 30 |
2 p.m. |
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LCU and UTPB Series Snapshot
- Lubbock Christian holds a perfect 37-0 all-time record against Texas-Permian Basin.
- The Lady Chaps won the last meeting on Feb. 7, 2025, in Lubbock, shutting out UTPB 3-0 in a non-conference matchup.
- LCU's longest winning streak in the series is 37 games (2008-present), as UTPB has never recorded a victory.
- The Lady Chaps are 23-0 at home and 13-0 in Odessa against the Falcons.
- LCU is 18-0 against UTPB in Lone Star Conference matchups.
- The largest margin of victory in the series was a 16-2 win on Feb. 25, 2015.
- The Lady Chaps have outscored the Falcons 322-58 in the series, averaging 8.7 runs per game.
- LCU has recorded 19 shutouts in the series, including six of the last eight meetings.
- The last 10 matchups have been dominated by LCU, with the Lady Chaps going 10-0 and outscoring UTPB 88-9 in that span.
Season Tidbits
- Lubbock Christian University softball is battling through an up-and-down season, currently sitting at 21-15 overall and 11-13 in Lone Star Conference play. The Lady Chaps dominate at home (13-4) but struggle on the road (4-10) and have dropped four of their last five games (all on road). Despite their inconsistency, they have secured big wins over St. Edward's, St. Mary's, and Texas Woman's while showcasing offensive firepower in high-scoring victories. Sitting tied for fifth in the LSC West, LCU is entering Sunday 10th in the LSC standings.
- Baylea Myers remains a key offensive force, batting .411 (12th in the LSC) with 46 hits (tied for ninth in the LSC), 29 RBI, and a .652 slugging percentage. She also ranks third in the LSC in sacrifice flies (3) and holds a .465 on-base percentage.
- The Lady Chaps' power continues to shine, ranking 48th nationally and eighth in the conference with 23 home runs. Myers leads the team with five home runs and Kendra Levesque is second with four home runs. Nine different Lady Chaps have hit at least one home run this season.
- LCU ranks 24th nationally and third in the conference with 199 RBI, also ranking 38th nationally in RBI per game (5.53).
- The Lady Chaps have stole 37 bases in 41 attempts, ranking 10th in the LSC. Kadin Vire (12-for-12) and Ili (8-for-8) continue to lead the way.
- Pitching remains steady with a team ERA of 3.82, ranking seventh in the conference. Kendall Ward has been a key contributor with a 3-1 record, a 2.33 ERA in 27.0 innings, and five saves (leads the LSC and tied for first nationally).
- Teoni Lamb (69.1 IP, 63 K) and Emily Dix (54.2 IP, 53 K) lead the pitching staff in strikeouts. Lamb averages 6.4 strikeouts per seven innings (12th in the LSC), while Dix averages 6.8 strikeouts per seven innings (10th in the conference).
- The Lady Chaps' defense remains solid, ranking seventh in the conference and 33rd nationally with a .965 fielding percentage. They have turned eight double plays, ranking 10th in the LSC.
- LCU leads the conference and ranks eighth nationally in sacrifice flies with 17. Riley Flores leads the team and co-leads the LSC with four.
- The Lady Chaps continue to be one of the top-scoring teams in the nation, ranking 29th in total runs (215) and 48th in scoring average (6.00 runs per game).
- LCU ranks 21st nationally and tied for second in the LSC with 66 doubles, averaging 1.83 per game.
- Their ability to draw walks has been crucial, ranking 17th nationally and third in the LSC with 131 walks on the season.
- Teoni Lamb and Emily Dix remain key contributors in the circle, ranking in the top 20 in the conference for innings pitched, with Lamb recording five complete games.
- The Lady Chaps rank tied for sixth in the LSC in shutouts (5), showing their ability to dominate games defensively.
Deeper Dive
- LCU continues to start strong, outscoring opponents 44-17 in the first inning and 38-22 in the third. Their record when scoring first is now 15-5, reinforcing the importance of quick starts (14-2 when scoring in the first inning).
- Kawehi Ili remains a key clutch hitter, batting .364 (12-for-33) with runners in scoring position and .875 (7-for-8) when driving in a runner from third with fewer than two outs. She advances runners at a 57.4% success rate (31-for-54).
- Kristen Boyd (.410), Kendra Levesque (.368), and Baylea Myers (.406) continue to be reliable offensive threats, all hitting above .350 with runners in scoring position and excelling at advancing runners. Myers leads the team in advancing runners at a 55.7% success rate..
- Yaya Kaaialii leads the team in overall batting efficiency, hitting .396 (36-for-91) with runners in scoring position. Boyd leads in total hits in these situations with 16.
- LCU remains dominant when leading late, holding a 16-2 record when ahead after four innings and staying perfect at 9-0 when leading after six. They have also secured three comeback wins when trailing after six innings.
- High-scoring performances continue to translate to success—LCU is 16-2 when scoring 5+ runs, including a dominant 9-0 record when reaching double digits. Conversely, they struggle when held to two or fewer runs (1-10).
- Kristen Boyd (3-for-6) leads the team in bases-loaded situations, hitting .500. Kadin Vire follows closely at .333 (3-for-9) in these clutch moments.
- Power remains a factor—LCU is 3-0 when hitting multiple home runs and 17-5 when the opponent fails to homer.
- LCU has out-hit opponents in 16 games and is 15-1 in those contests. When out-hit, they are just 3-14
- The team capitalizes on opponents' mistakes, holding a 10-3 record when the opposition commits multiple errors
- Pitching and defense have been crucial in wins—LCU is 11-1 when holding opponents under three runs but just 3-9 when allowing 6-9 runs
- LCU remains perfect in extra-inning games (2-0) and has performed well in shutouts (5-2), demonstrating their ability to close out tight contests.
Lone Star Conference Breakdown
- This season is LCU's sixth season in the LSC.
- LCU is 107-66 all-time in LSC play.
- The Lady Chaps went 24-18 last season in conference (sixth place in the standings).
- Snapshot of last season in the LSC for LCU.
- LCU is hit .308 in conference, with 40 home runs (allowed 28).
- The pitching staff had a 2.81 ERA in LSC play, with 211 strikeouts in 269.1 innings and held opponents to a .246 batting average.
- LCU's current record in Lone Star Conference play is 12-14. The Lady Chaps are hitting .276 as a team in conference games, with a .440 slugging percentage and 19 home runs.
- Yaya Kaaialii continues to be a strong offensive presence, batting .364 with a 1.033 OPS. She leads the team in on-base percentage (.488) and has recorded six doubles, two home runs, and 20 runs scored.
- Baylea Myers leads the team in OPS (1.060) while hitting .380 with eight doubles, one triple, and three home runs. She also leads the team in hits (30), total bases (49), and doubles (8) while driving in 16 RBI.
- Kendra Levesque has provided power, hitting .346 with four home runs and leads the team with 22 RBI. She has a 1.023 OPS and 49 total bases.
- Kristen Boyd remains one of the team's top extra-base hitters, with nine doubles, one triple, and two home runs. She has driven in 18 RBI and maintains a 1.020 OPS.
- Piper Garcia has contributed offensively, hitting .250 with two home runs and seven RBI in 17 games played.
- LCU's pitching staff has a 4.23 ERA in conference play, with opponents hitting .284 against them.
- Reese Farrar has been effective with a 2.80 ERA and a .262 batting average against. She's allowed six earned runs in 15 innings, striking out eight.
- Teoni Lamb, the team's workhorse, has a 3.77 ERA and leads the staff with 49 strikeouts in 55.2 innings pitched, including five complete games.
- Emily Dix leads the team in wins with a 5-4 record, posting a 5.42 ERA in 41.1 innings with 32 strikeouts.
- Kendall Ward has been solid in relief, recording a 3.94 ERA and holding opponents to a .279 batting average in 16 innings with 11 strikeouts.
On the Road Again
- LCU is 4-10 in away games this season.
- Baylea Myers continues to lead the team with a .409 batting average (18-for-44), collecting 6 doubles, a triple, and 2 home runs for a .727 slugging percentage. She has also driven in 10 RBI.
- Kadin Vire is hitting .319 (15-for-47) and leads the team with 4 stolen bases on 4 attempts
- Ashlinn Hamilton boasts a .345 batting average (10-for-29) with 4 doubles and a home run, producing a .586 slugging percentage.
- Kendra Levesque has recorded 11 RBI while hitting .273 (12-for-44) with 5 doubles and a home run.
- Yaya Kaaialii is getting on base at a .350 clip, drawing 4 walks and getting hit by a pitch once, with a .257 batting average (9-for-35).
- Natalee Gray has been LCU's most effective starter on the road, holding a 2-2 record with a 3.13 ERA over 15.2 innings, allowing just 7 earned runs while limiting opponents to a .250 batting average.
- Kendall Ward has been effective in relief, posting a 3.00 ERA and earning 3 saves, holding hitters to a .240 average in 7.0 innings.
- Kendra Levesque (94 putouts, 1.000 fielding %) and Kristen Boyd (40 putouts, .984 fielding %) have anchored the defense.
- LCU has collected 26 doubles, 2 triples, and 4 home runs in 14 away games.
- The team has drawn 43 walks, showing patience at the plate.
- Despite a 4-10 road record, LCU has been competitive, as they've only been outhit by 5 total hits (92 to 97).
Streaking Along
- Baylea Myers' nine-game hitting streak remains the longest by a Lady Chap this season. No active hitting streak exceeds four games, with Riley Flores currently holding the longest active streak at four games.
- Kristen Boyd now has the longest active on-base streak at 15 games, while Yaya Kaaialii's season-high 20-game streak has ended.
- Baylea Myers leads LCU with 16 multi-hit games, followed by Kendra Levesque (12), Yaya Kaaialii (12), Kadin Vire (11), and Kristen Boyd (9) as key offensive contributors.
- Myers also tops the team with eight multi-RBI games, while Kendra Levesque (7), Kristen Boyd (6), Kadin Vire (5), and Kawehi Ili (5) continue to come through in clutch situations.
Coach Talk
- LCU head coach Daren Hays is in his 15th season at the helm of the Lady Chaps.
- Hays is LCU's winningest softball head coach, entering Sunday with a softball record of 573-211.
- Along with surpassing 550 coaching wins in softball, Hays had surpassed 300 wins as a collegiate baseball head coach. He spent eight seasons as the LCU baseball head coach and compiled a 356-163 record. Combine the two sports and Hays has coached in 1,255 total games at LCU.
Looking at UTPB
- Despite a tough season, UT Permian Basin (6-30, 1-25 LSC) has shown resilience, especially at home, where five of its six wins have come. The Falcons opened with a four-game sweep of Schreiner and a dominant 16-5 win over Southwest. However, they've struggled in Lone Star Conference play, sitting at the bottom of the West Division standings and seeking to end a 15-game losing streak.
- Keri Sanford has been the clear leader at the plate for UT Permian Basin, boasting a .384 batting average while driving in 11 runs and leading the team in extra-base hits (7). She's also been a force on the basepaths, swiping 9-of-9 stolen base attempts..
- The Falcons' pitching staff has faced an uphill battle all season, with a team ERA of 5.93 and opponents hitting .331 against them. Jessica Cantrell has been the workhorse, logging 116 innings with a respectable 3.86 ERA, but the rest of the staff has struggled to keep runs off the board. Walks have also been an issue, with 139 free passes issued compared to just 157 strikeouts, putting additional pressure on the defense.
- Defensive miscues have compounded UTPB's struggles, with the team committing 62 errors for a .936 fielding percentage, well below their opponents' .957 mark. Opposing teams have also capitalized on the Falcons' inability to control the running game, successfully stealing 145 bases in 162 attempts.
- Carlee Quintero enters the series on a four-game hit streak, with one hit in each of the past four games played.
