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Graphic for LCU Softball Game Day featuring Kawehi Ili in two separate images. In the foreground, Kawehi Ili stands confidently with arms crossed, wearing Lubbock Christian University’s light blue softball uniform with red and white accents, and draped in a red, white, and blue flag. Behind her, a large, semi-transparent action shot shows her mid-swing in full gear, wearing a blue helmet and gripping a bat. The background features a bright blue sky and Diane Daniels Field at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. The text on the image announces the Lady Chaps' doubleheader against St. Edward’s at 12 and 2 PM

Central Texas Road Trip Opens in Austin

| By: Chris Due (chris.due@lcu.edu)

Lubbock Christian Looks to Rebound in Lone Star Clash

AUSTIN, Texas (March 7, 2025) – Lubbock Christian University opens a four-game roadtrip in Central Texas Friday with a Lone Star Conference doubleheader at Diane Daniels Field, as they face St. Edward's University with a noon first pitch.
  
LONE STAR CONFERENCE SOFTBALL
OPPONENT LOCATION DAY TIME (CT) VIDEO RADIO STATS
St. Edward's Diane Daniels Field  Fri., Mar. 7 12 p.m. Watch None Stats
St. Edward's Diane Daniels Field  Fri., Mar. 7 2 p.m. Watch None Stats
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LCU and SEU Series Snapshot
  • Lubbock Christian holds a 27-9 all-time series lead over St. Edward's.
  • The Lady Chaps have won eight of the last 10 matchups, but SEU won the most recent meeting (3-2 on March 18, 2024, in Austin).
  • LCU is 16-2 at home against SEU and 10-6 on the road.
  • The Lady Chaps' largest margin of victory in the series was a 16-1 win on April 7, 2018, in Austin.
  • There have been six one-run decisions in the head-to-head series.
  • LCU has a 26-8 conference record against SEU.
  • LCU's longest win streak in the series was eight games (April 24, 2022 – March 18, 2024), while SEU's longest was two games (Feb. 26, 2016 – Feb. 26, 2016).
  • The Lady Chaps have outscored SEU 216-112 in series history, averaging six runs per game.
  • LCU has recorded six shutout wins in the series, including a 3-0 win in the first game of their March 18, 2024, doubleheader.
  • Riley Flores has appeared in seven career games against SEU and is hitting .350 with seven hits.
  • Ashlinn Hamilton is 1-0 with a 1.83 ERA in three appearances in the circle spanning 7.2 innings.
  • Teoni Lamb is 1-0 in 6.1 scoreless innings (0.00) against SEU.
  • Bailey Myers is hitting .375 (3-for-8) with four RBI in two career games against SEU

Season Tidbits
  • Lubbock Christian University softball holds a 15-7 overall record (.682) and a 6-6 mark in conference play (.500), currently sitting in a tie for seventh in the LSC standings. The Lady Chaps have been strong at home, going 10-3, but have struggled on the road (1-3). After a three-game winning streak, they dropped back-to-back games against Texas A&M-Kingsville. Key victories include sweeps over Cameron and Texas A&M International.
  • Lubbock Christian continues to showcase a strong offense, ranking 39th nationally and third in the Lone Star Conference with a .330 team batting average. The Lady Chaps have outscored opponents 157-81 through their first 22 games.
  • Baylea Myers remains a key offensive force, batting .438 (12th in the LSC) with 28 hits (16th in the LSC), 19 RBIs, and a .703 slugging percentage (16th in LSC). She has also contributed four home runs (11th in the LSC) and holds a .494 on-base percentage (18th in LSC).
  • Kawehi Ili has been equally impactful, with 21 hits while driving in 17 RBIs. She remains perfect in stolen base attempts at 8-for-8.
  • The Lady Chaps' power has been on display, ranking 19th nationally and sixth in the conference with 18 home runs. Kendra Levesque leads the team with four home runs (10th in LSC), while Myers has also contributed four. Nine different Lady Chaps have hit at least one home run.
  • The team has excelled at capitalizing on scoring opportunities, ranking ninth nationally and third in the conference with 144 RBIs. They also rank 19th nationally in RBIs per game (6.55)
  • The Lady Chaps' aggressive baserunning has been a factor, stealing 31 bases in 32 attempts, ranking third in the LSC. Kadin Vire (8-for-8) and Ili (8-for-8) continue to lead the way.
  • Pitching remains steady with a team ERA of 3.68, ranking seventh in the conference. Kendall Ward has been a key contributor with a 3-0 record, a 1.56 ERA in 18 innings, and two saves (co-leads the LSC).
  • Emily Dix leads the pitching staff in strikeouts with 41 in 34.1 innings, averaging 8.4 strikeouts per seven innings (fifth in conference and 53rd nationally). She also ranks eighth in the conference in shutouts (1) and 64th nationally.
  • The Lady Chaps' defense has been solid, ranking third in the conference and 40th nationally with a .970 fielding percentage.
  • LCU ranks second nationally in sacrifice flies with 14, showing their efficiency in situational hitting. Four different Lady Chaps have at least one sac fly, with Baylea Myers leading the team with three (tied for first in LSC).
  • The Lady Chaps continue to be one of the top-scoring teams in the nation, ranking 10th in total runs (157) and 22nd in scoring average (7.14 runs per game).
  • LCU ranks 22nd nationally and fourth in the LSC with 38 doubles, averaging 1.73 per game.
  • The team has turned seven double plays, ranking 31st nationally and fifth in the LSC.
  • Their ability to draw walks has been crucial, ranking 22nd nationally and third in the LSC with 75 walks on the season.
 
Deeper Dive
  • LCU continues to dominate early innings, outscoring opponents 32-7 in the first and 31-9 in the third. Their record when scoring first is now 11-3, highlighting the importance of fast starts.
  • Kawehi Ili remains clutch, hitting .588 (10-for-17) with runners in scoring position and 7-for-7 when driving in a runner from third with fewer than two outs. She also advances runners at a 75% success rate (21-for-28).
  • Kendra Levesque and Baylea Myers are consistent offensive threats, both hitting over .390 with runners in scoring position while also excelling at advancing runners.
  • Yaya Kaaialii is leading the team in overall batting efficiency, hitting .444 (12-for-27) with runners in scoring position.
  • LCU is nearly unbeatable when leading after four innings, holding a 12-2 record, and remains perfect at 6-0 when leading after six innings. They also have two wins this season when trailing after six innings.
  • LCU thrives in high-scoring games, going 10-2 when scoring 5+ runs, including 8-0 when reaching double digits. Conversely, they struggle when held to two or fewer runs (0-5).
  • Kadin Vire leads LCU with three hits when the bases are loaded (3-for-5).
  • Power production is a key factor—LCU is 3-0 when hitting multiple home runs and 12-1 when the opponent fails to hit a homer.
  • LCU has out-hit opponents in 11 games and won all 11. When out-hit by opponents, they are just 1-7.
  • The team capitalizes on opponents' mistakes, holding an 8-1 record when the opposition commits multiple errors.
  • Despite recent struggles (losing two straight), LCU remains strong at home (10-3) and in non-conference play (9-1).
  • Pitching and defense have been key in wins—LCU is 9-0 when holding opponents under three runs, but just 1-5 when allowing 6-9 runs.
  • LCU remains perfect in extra-inning games (2-0) and shutouts (4-0), demonstrating their ability to close out tight contests. 
Lone Star Conference Breakdown
  • This season is LCU's sixth season in the LSC.
  • LCU is 103-60 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.
  • This season, LCU is 6-6 in LSC play.
  • LCU's offense remains strong in conference play, hitting .282 as a team with a .497 slugging percentage and 14 home runs. Kendra Levesque leads the power surge with four homers and a .778 SLG%.
  • Yaya Kaaialii (.429 AVG, 1.325 OPS) has been an all-around force, leading the team in on-base percentage (.575), drawing nine walks, and scoring a team-high 13 runs.
  • Baylea Myers (.387 AVG, .677 SLG) continues her consistent production, contributing 3 doubles, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs while striking out just four times in 31 at-bats.
  • Kendra Levesque (.389 AVG, 13 RBIs) has delivered clutch hitting, leading the team in RBIs while maintaining a .450 OBP.
  • Piper Garcia (.350 AVG, 1.085 OPS) has been a steady offensive presence, launching two home runs and driving in seven runs in just 20 at-bats.
  • Kristen Boyd (.273 AVG, .965 OPS) provides extra-base power with a team-leading 5 doubles and 2 home runs, driving in 10 RBIs.
  • LCU's pitching staff holds a 4.45 ERA, led by Natalee Gray (1.31 ERA, .244 BAA), who has allowed just 2 earned runs over 10.2 innings.
  • Teoni Lamb (4.04 ERA, 26 K in 26 IP) has been the team's workhorse, tossing two complete games and recording a team-high 26 strikeouts.
  • Despite solid offensive numbers, LCU pitchers have struggled with home runs, surrendering 16 long balls in 12 games, contributing to a .514 opponent slugging percentage.
 
On The Road
  • LCU is 1-3 in road games this season.
  • Baylea Myers has been a standout performer on the road, leading LCU with a .600 batting average and an eye-popping 1.100 slugging percentage. She has collected six hits in 10 at-bats, including two doubles, a home run, and three RBIs.
  • Kendra Levesque has provided consistent run production, batting .500 with six hits, two doubles, a home run, and a team-leading six RBIs. She has also been flawless defensively with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.
  • Yaya Kaaialii (.400 AVG, .538 OBP) has been a key table-setter, reaching base regularly and scoring three runs while adding two walks and a hit-by-pitch.
  • Natalee Gray has been dominant in the circle, tossing 4.2 shutout innings while allowing just four hits (.222 BAA) and striking out three to earn LCU's lone road win.
  • Ashlinn Hamilton and Reese Farrar have combined for 3.2 scoreless relief innings, allowing just three hits while keeping opponents off the scoreboard.
  • Teoni Lamb has been LCU's workhorse, throwing a team-high eight innings with seven strikeouts and limiting opposing hitters to a .231 average.
  • LCU's defense has been solid on the road, turning three double plays and maintaining a .953 fielding percentage.
 
Streaking Along  
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 Friday with a softball record of 567-203.
  • 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 1,241 total games at LCU. 
 
Looking at SEU
  • St. Edward's is holding a 12-10 overall record and a 6-6 mark in conference play. They've been strong at home (6-3) but struggled on the road (3-5). The team started with a mix of wins and losses in neutral-site tournaments and found success against teams like Metropolitan State and Western New Mexico. However, they've faced tough losses to West Texas A&M and Sul Ross State. They sit mid-pack in the LSC standings.
  • SEU ranks 21st nationally and 5th in the LSC with 190 total hits, showcasing the team's ability to make consistent contact at the plate. This strong offensive performance places them among the top teams in the conference, emphasizing their ability to generate scoring opportunities.
  • SEU stands out in executing fundamental plays, ranking 14th nationally and 2nd in the LSC with 18 total sacrifice bunts. Additionally, they rank 6th nationally and 2nd in the conference with 11 sacrifice flies, demonstrating their effectiveness in manufacturing runs and capitalizing on scoring chances.
  • With a .321 team batting average (55th nationally, 5th in LSC) and a .399 on-base percentage (59th nationally, 7th in LSC), SEU remains competitive in offensive efficiency. Their ability to consistently reach base positions them well for sustained offensive success.
  • Katie Dillon leads the conference in stolen bases (13) and ranks 1st in stolen bases per game (0.62), demonstrating her speed and baserunning ability. Additionally, Megan Morris ranks 19th nationally and 2nd in the LSC with 53 assists, highlighting her defensive contributions.
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