LUBBOCK, Texas (April 11, 2025) — Lubbock Christian University softball delivered a dominant sweep Friday in Lone Star Conference West Division play, shutting out Texas Permian Basin in both ends of a doubleheader at Maner Park. Teoni Lamb tossed a four-hit shutout in an 8-0 run-rule victory in Game 1, and freshman Natalee Gray followed with her first collegiate no-hitter — the 31st in program history — as the Lady Chaps capped the day with another 8-0 run-rule win in five innings.
 
Game 1
Lubbock Christian University used timely hitting and a dominant effort in the circle from Teoni Lamb to blank UTPB 8-0 in six innings in the opener. The Lady Chaps outhit UTPB 13-4 and capitalized on key miscues to extend their all-time series lead over the Falcons to 40-0.
 
Senior Teoni Lamb was dealing Friday, throwing a four-hit shutout while walking one and striking out eight. At the plate, the Chaparrals were led by Kendra Levesque, who went 3-for-4 on the day with two doubles and two RBI. Kristen Boyd put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 3-for-4 with two RBI. Kawehi Ili also helped out for Lubbock Christian, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding two RBI. Piper Garcia reached safely twice with a hit, walk, and RBI.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
After a quiet first inning, LCU broke through in the second when Kristen Boyd led off with a single up the middle, advanced twice on wild pitches, and scored on a right-center RBI-single from Ashlinn Hamilton. Though LCU loaded the bases later in the inning, UTPB starter Emery Aguilar wiggled out of further damage.
 
LCU added a run in each of the next three innings. In the third, Baylea Myers singled and scored on a double from Kendra Levesque. A potential rally was cut short by a rare double play when Hamilton fouled out to right field and Levesque was caught attempting to score. In the fourth, Kendall Ward singled, stole second, and crossed the plate on a Piper Garcia single to push the lead to 3-0.
 
The fifth saw Levesque strike again, doubling for the second time and later scoring on Boyd's RBI single. LCU loaded the bases but left them full after a foul out and groundout ended the inning.
 
The Lady Chaps pulled away in the sixth. Leadoff hitter Kadin Vire laid down a bunt single, and pinch hitter Bailey Hughes reached on an error. Levesque drove in a run with her third hit of the game, and Boyd followed with her third RBI of the day. With the bases again full, Kawehi Ili lined a two-run single to left center to invoke the run-rule and cap a four-run frame.
 
Lamb (6-7) was sharp throughout, striking out eight and walking just one in a 92-pitch complete game. UTPB had baserunners in four innings but managed only one runner in scoring position. Aguilar (2-5) took the loss, allowing seven earned runs over 5.1 innings before giving way to Meghan Gattis in the sixth.

GAME NOTES
» Lamb tossed a four-hit shutout for the Lady Chaps. The performance marked her eighth complete game of the season (18^th of the second-year Lady Chap's career) and second complete game shutout of her career (seventh of her LCU career).

» Lubbock Christian got three-hit games from both Levesque and Boyd. The mark was a season-high for Boyd, and for Levesque, it matched her season-high for a fifth time this season.

» Lamb struck out eight Falcons hitters, which was her second-highest total of the season (10).

» The Chaparrals power output was led by Levesque, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame. Her two doubles provide her with a team-leading 18 on the season.

» Every Lubbock Christian starter reached base safely in the win.

» The Chaparrals out-hit the Falcons at a 13-4 clip.

» Lubbock Christian went 7-for-15 (.467) with runners in scoring position. Ili (2-for-2) and Boyd (2-for-3) combined for four of the hits.
 
Game 2
Freshman Natalee Gray tossed a five-inning no-hitter and Lubbock Christian backed her gem with an explosive offense as the Lady Chaps completed a doubleheader sweep with an 8-0 run-rule victory over UT Permian Basin
 
Gray (5-3) added her fifth win of the season to her outstanding performance. The right-hander struck out two and walked two for Lubbock Christian (26-18, 17-17) on her way to the record books.
 
The Lady Chaps totaled 11 hits, led by Vire's 3-for-3 effort with three runs scored and an RBI. Myers finished 2-for-3 with three RBI and fell a triple shy of the cycle, while Hamilton also added two hits and two runs scored.
 
UTPB's only baserunners came on a pair of walks, one each in the first and fourth innings, and no Falcon runner reached second base. Meghan Gattis (0-12) took the loss, allowing seven runs on 11 hits over 3.1 innings.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Gray faced just two batters over the minimum in her 52-pitch masterpiece, recording the 31st no-hitter in LCU program history and her first complete-game shutout of the season (and of her collegiate career). She walked two and struck out two while getting 12 of her 15 outs via groundouts or flyouts.
 
The LCU offense quickly set the tone in the first inning, using a pair of two-out hits to jump in front. After back-to-back singles from Kadin Vire and Ashlinn Hamilton, Kristen Boyd delivered a two-run double down the right field line to make it 2-0.
 
The Lady Chaps erupted for five runs in the fourth to blow the game open. Kendall Ward led off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Sophia Reyes. Vire then tripled to right field to plate Ward, and Hamilton followed with an RBI single. After pinch runner Cat Prisock stole second and moved to third on a throwing error, Myers launched a two-run homer to center field. Levesque capped the frame by hitting the ball over the wall in left for a solo home run, making it 7-0, as she completed a pair of back-to-back homers.
 
LCU added one final run in the fifth without the benefit of a hit. Vire walked, stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch, and scored on another wild pitch during a walk to Hamilton.
 
GAME NOTES
» Gray tossed the first LCU no-hitter since April 28, 2023 and the first by an LCU freshman since Taylor Franco on Feb. 15, 2019.

» Sophomore Kadin Vire had three base hits in the game for Lubbock Christian, matching a season high for a fourth time this season.

» The Chaparrals power output was led by senior Baylea Myers, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame, including her team-leading seventh home run of the season. Levesque also went deep (part of the back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning), hitting her sixth of the season. The multiple home runs placed LCU with a 4-1 record when hitting multiple home runs.
 
» LCU scored in the opening frame, improving to 15-3 on the season when scoring in the first inning and 19-7 when scoring first.
 
» The Chaparrals out-hit the Falcons at an 11-0 clip. They are 19-2 when out-hitting their opponents.

» Lubbock Christian went 5-for-12 (.417) with runners in scoring position.

» Levesque and Vire each went 4-for-6 on the day. Three of Lavesque's four hits were for extra bases with a pair of doubles and a home run. Boyd led LCU on the day with four RBI. LCU had a 24-4 advantage in hits on the combined day.
 
» Levesque came out of the doubleheader leading LCU with an active hit streak of five games. Riley Flores is LCU's active leader in reaching base safely, reaching base safely in 13 consecutive games.
 
» The doubleheader sweep places LCU with a 16-5 home record this season.

NO-HIT HISTORY
Gray's no-hitter is LCU's first of the season… It marks the sixth against UTPB in program history… Of LCU's 31 all-time no-hitters, the prior three have occurred against UT Permian Basin… The feat marked the 18^th no-hitter in LCU history completed since LCU became full members of the NCAA…
 
LIST OF LCU NO-HITTERS
1. 2/13/08 - vs. University of the Southwest (Marissa Gonzalez)
2. 3/5/08 - vs. UT-Permian Basin (Marissa Gonzalez)
3. 3/19/08 - vs. Dordt College (Marissa Gonzalez)
4. 5/17/09 - vs. Shorter College (Alyssa Gutierrez)
5. 2/20/10 - vs. Northwestern Oklahoma St. University (Alyssa Gutierrez)
6. 4/19/10 - vs. Oklahoma Baptist University (Alyssa Gutierrez)
7. 4/12/11 - vs. University of the Southwest (Meagan Navarrette / Carollin Hall)
8. 4/12/11 - vs. University of the Southwest (Alyssa Freight / Amanda Longorio)
9. 3/16/12 - vs. Waldorf College (Sarah Mendez)
10. 4/1/12 - vs. Oklahoma Baptist University (Sarah Mendez)
11. 2/9/13 - vs. University of the Southwest (Katera Eltosie)
12. 2/16/13 - vs. Graceland University (Katera Eltosie)
13. 3/12/13 - vs. Mount Marty College (Tori Bayer)
14. 2/20/16 - vs. Clarke University (Katlyn Homes)
15. 3/21/17 - vs. Eastern New Mexico University (Katlyn Homes)
16. 2/20/18 - vs. St. Edward's University (Monique Francois)
17. 2/15/19 - vs. University of the Southwest (Taylor Franco)
18. 3/22/21 - vs. UT-Permian Basin (Maxine Valdez)
19. 2/10/22 - vs. Oklahoma Baptist (Taylor Franco)
20. 2/12/22 - vs. Northwestern Oklahoma State (Taylor Franco)
21. 3/20/22 - vs. UT-Permian Basin (Taylor Franco)
22. 3/27/22 - vs. No.1 UT Tyler (Taylor Franco)
23. 4/1/22 - vs. Texas Woman's (Maxine Valdez)
24. 2/11/23 - vs. Chadron State (Maxine Valdez)
25. 2/12/23 - vs. Minot State (Taylor Franco)
26. 3/8/23 - vs. Eastern New Mexico (Taylor Franco)
27. 3/17/23 - vs. St. Mary's (Maxine Valdez)
28. 4/12/23 - vs. Cameron (Maxine Valdez)
29. 4/28/23 - vs. UT-Permian Basin (Taylor Franco)
30. 4/28/23 - vs. UT-Permian Basin (Maxine Valdez)
31. 4/11/25 - vs. UT-Permian Basin (Natalee Gray)

HISTORY LESSON
LCU's sweep places LCU with a 41-0 all-time record against UTPB (25-0 at home). The two shutouts place LCU with 14 shutouts all-time against UTPB and three this season (single-season high in the series). LCU completed the regular season series with a 5-0 mark against UTPB.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
LCU remains home Sunday to complete a LSC West Division doubleheader with a 1 p.m. first pitch against Sul Ross State.