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A promotional graphic for LCU Softball's game day features Hayeli Acosta in two separate images. The primary image shows her standing on the home plate of Maner Park, wearing Lubbock Christian University's light blue softball uniform with the number 27, smiling with her hands on her hips. The background is a bright blue sky with 'GAME DAY' written in large, bold letters. A second action shot of Acosta in an orange LCU uniform with a blue helmet is positioned to the left, showing her preparing to run. The right side of the image displays game details: 'Lady Chaps vs. Angelo State, Thursday at 3 & 5 PM (DH), Maner Park, Lubbock, Texas.' The LCU Chaps and Angelo State logos are included

Lady Chaps Set to Battle No. 7 Angelo State in Shifted Showdown

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

LCU Softball Adjusts Schedule for High-Stakes Clash with Angelo State

LUBBOCK, Texas (April 3, 2025) – With inclement weather expected this weekend, Lubbock Christian University has adjusted the schedule for its home-and-home series against No. 7 Angelo State. The Lone Star Conference West Division matchup will now begin with a doubleheader at 3 p.m. Thursday at Maner Park, moving up from its originally scheduled Friday start. Sunday's doubleheader at Angelo State in San Angelo, Texas, will proceed as originally planned.
 
LONE STAR CONFERENCE SOFTBALL
OPPONENT LOCATION DAY TIME (CT) VIDEO RADIO STATS
Angelo State Maner Park  Thur., Apr. 3 3 p.m. Watch None Stats
Angelo State Maner Park  Thur., Apr. 3 5 p.m. Watch None Stats
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LCU and ASU Series Snapshot
  • Angelo State holds a 12-7 all-time record against Lubbock Christian.
  • The Lady Chaps won the most recent matchup on May 3, 2024, shutting out Angelo State 1-0 in a Lone Star Conference Championships meeting in Canyon, Texas.
  • LCU's longest winning streak in the series is four games (April 30, 2022 – April 15, 2023).
  • Angelo State's longest winning streak is eight games (March 2, 2017 – April 30, 2022).
  • The Lady Chaps are 2-5 at home and 2-5 on the road against the Rambelles.
  • LCU is 4-6 against Angelo State in Lone Star Conference matchups.
  • The largest margin of victory for LCU in the series was a 5-0 win on April 14, 2024.
  • The Lady Chaps have scored 70 total runs in the series, averaging 3.68 runs per game.
  • LCU has won six of the last 10 meetings.
 
Season Tidbits
  • Lubbock Christian University softball continues to navigate an up-and-down season, currently holding a 23-15 overall record and sitting at 14-14 in Lone Star Conference play. The Lady Chaps have been dominant at home (13-4) but have struggled on the road (6-10). However, they have gained momentum with consecutive road wins (three of their last four as well) heading into their series with No. 7 Angelo State. LCU has secured key victories over St. Edward's, St. Mary's, and Texas Woman's while displaying offensive firepower in several high-scoring wins. The Lady Chaps are currently tied for fourth in the LSC West Division and sit tied for seventh in the overall conference standings (14-14).
  • Baylea Myers continues to be a key offensive force for Lubbock Christian, ranking 13th in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) with a .412 batting average. She has amassed 49 hits (10th in the LSC), 31 RBIs, and a .664 slugging percentage (18th in the LSC). Myers is also among the conference leaders in sacrifice flies, tied for third with three.
  • The Lady Chaps remain one of the top power-hitting teams in the LSC, ranking eighth in home runs with 24 (50th nationally). Myers leads the team with six home runs, while Kendra Levesque follows with four, and nine different players have homered this season.
  • LCU's offense has been productive, ranking third in the conference and 22nd nationally with 212 RBIs, averaging 5.58 per game (third in the LSC, 36th nationally). The Lady Chaps also rank third in the LSC and 27th nationally with 228 total runs, averaging 6.00 per game (third in the LSC, 43rd nationally). Their ability to get on base has been crucial, ranking fourth in the conference and 50th nationally with a .397 on-base percentage, while their patience at the plate has resulted in 137 walks (third in the LSC, 13th nationally). Riley Flores leads the LSC and is 14th nationally with 0.76 walks per game.
  • LCU is second in the LSC and sixth nationally with 72 doubles, averaging 1.89 per game. Levesque leads the LSC with 15 doubles, while Kristen Boyd ranks fifth with 13.
  • On the basepaths, LCU has stolen 42 bases in 50 attempts, ranking fifth in the LSC. Kadin Vire remains perfect, going 12-for-12, while Kawehi Ili has swiped nine bases without being caught.
  • LCU's pitching staff holds a 3.66 team ERA, ranking sixth in the conference and 108th nationally. Kendall Ward continues to be a dominant presence in relief, leading the LSC and ranking third nationally with five saves. Teoni Lamb has thrown a team-high 76.1 innings, recording six complete games (17th in the LSC), while Emily Dix and Lamb lead the staff in strikeouts, averaging 6.8 (Dix ranks 10th in the LSC) and 6.2 (Lamb ranks 13th in the LSC) strikeouts per seven innings, respectively.
  • LCU leads the conference and is tied for fifth nationally with 18 sacrifice flies, with Flores ranking second in the LSC with four.
  • The Lady Chaps also rank tied for sixth in the LSC with five shutouts this season.
  • Defensively, the Lady Chaps have turned 10 double plays, ranking eighth in the LSC and 90th nationally. Their .965 fielding percentage ranks fifth in the conference and 59th nationally. Riley Flores remains a key defensive contributor, ranking eighth in the LSC with 2.14 assists per game
 
Deeper Dive
  • LCU continues to set the tone early, outscoring opponents 44-17 in the first inning and 48-20 in the sixth. Their record when scoring first is now 17-5, including 14-2 when scoring in the first inning.
  • Kawehi Ili remains a key performer in pressure situations, batting .400 (14-for-35) with runners in scoring position and .889 (8-for-9) scoring the runner on third when fewer than two outs. She advances runners at a 59.6% success rate (34-for-57).
  • Kristen Boyd (.439), Kendra Levesque (.359), and Baylea Myers (.394) continue to deliver with runners in scoring position.
  • Yaya Kaaialii leads the team in overall batting efficiency, hitting .361 (13-for-36) with runners in scoring position. Boyd leads in total hits in these situations with 18.
  • LCU remains tough to beat when ahead late, holding a 17-2 record when leading after four innings and staying perfect at 11-0 when leading after six. They have also recorded three comeback wins when trailing after six innings.
  • LCU is 17-2 when scoring 6+ runs, including an impressive 9-0 record when reaching double digits. However, 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 19-5 when the opponent fails to homer.
  • LCU has out-hit opponents in 18 games and is 17-1 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 13-1 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 109-66 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 14-14. The Lady Chaps are hitting .277 as a team in conference games, with a .441 slugging percentage and 20 home runs.
  • Baylea Myers continues to lead the offense, batting .384 with a 1.084 OPS. She leads the team in hits (33), total bases (55), and doubles (8), while also recording four home runs and 18 RBI.
  • Yaya Kaaialii remains a key offensive force, hitting .364 with a 1.033 OPS. She leads the team in on-base percentage (.488) and has six doubles, two home runs, and 20 runs scored.
  • Kendra Levesque provides power with a .330 average, four home runs, and a .984 OPS. She has driven in a team-high 22 RBI and recorded 51 total bases.
  • Kristen Boyd has been a strong extra-base hitter, leading the team in doubles (11) while hitting .338 with a 1.042 OPS. She has driven in 20 RBI and totaled 45 bases.
  • Piper Garcia has contributed offensively, hitting .281 with two home runs and eight RBI in 19 games played.
  • LCU's pitching staff has a 3.97 ERA in conference play, with opponents hitting .281 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 (4-5) has been the team's workhorse, leading the staff with 62.2 innings pitched, a 3.46 ERA, and 54 strikeouts, including six 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 3.10 ERA and holding opponents to a .250 batting average in 20.1 innings with 11 strikeouts.
 
Home on the Range
  • LCU is 340-61 (84.8%) all-time in home games at Maner Park.
  • Last season, LCU was 15-6 at home (24-8 in 2023). Last season marked the first time in program history that LCU did not host a non-conference game 
  • This season, LCU is 13-4 at home.
  • The Lady Chaps have outscored opponents 133-66 at home, averaging 7.82 runs per game with an average margin of victory of 3.94.
  • Yaya Kaaialii (.489 AVG, 22 H, 7 2B, 2 HR, 14 RBI) leads the team in batting average and on-base percentage (.593)
  • Kendra Levesque (.434 AVG, 23 H, 7 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 14 RBI) continues to provide consistent power.
  • Kristen Boyd (.413 AVG, 19 H, 7 2B, 2 HR, 19 RBI) remains a key run producer.
  • Baylea Myers (.388 AVG, 19 H, 3 2B, 2 HR, 12 RBI) has been a steady offensive contributor.
  • Piper Garcia (.471 AVG, 8 H, 2 HR, .824 SLG%) and Madison Ruiz (.348 AVG, 8 H, 2 3B, .522 SLG%) have delivered in key moments.
  • LCU is hitting .353 as a team at home, with 123 RBIs and 19 stolen bases (in 20 attempts).
  • Teoni Lamb (3.20 ERA, 30.2 IP, 37 K) has been a workhorse in the circle.
  • Emily Dix (3.33 ERA, 27.1 IP, 35 K) and Natalee Gray (4.02 ERA, 15.2 IP, 19 K) provide strong support.
  • The LCU pitching staff holds a 3.57 ERA, limiting opponents to a .258 batting average while striking out 113 batters in 106 innings.
 
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 Thursday with a softball record of 575-211.
  • Along with surpassing 575 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 1,257 total games at LCU. 
 
Looking at ASU
  • Angelo State is enjoying a strong season, sitting at 30-8 overall and 21-7 in LSC play while riding a four-game win streak. The Rambelles have dominated at home (16-1) and remain perfect in neutral-site games (5-0).
  • Angelo State head coach Travis Scott secured his 1,000th career win last Friday with a win over UT Permian Basin, adding to an illustrious career that includes a .729 winning percentage, 101 postseason wins, 11 LSC titles, and six regional championships. A seven-time LSC Coach of the Year, Scott has never led a team to a losing season.
  • Offensively, the Rambelles hit .303 as a team and average 5.9 runs per game. Laylonna Applin leads the charge with a .483 batting average and ranks second nationally in total bases (116). Tatiana Trotter has homered five times in the past nine games, and Erin Plunkett leads the team with 28 walks.
  • The Rambelles' pitching staff holds a 2.25 ERA with 186 strikeouts over 245.1 innings. Cheyenne Floyd is 16-5 with a 1.52 ERA and ranks sixth nationally in wins. Freshman Raegan Sucher has impressed with a 2.03 ERA, while Amelia Hatthorn is 9-1 on the season.
  • Angelo State boasts one of the top defenses in the LSC with a .970 fielding percentage, ranking second in the conference. The Rambelles have turned 19 double plays this season, placing them ninth nationally. Catcher Abby Brand has thrown out 10 base stealers, the second-most in the LSC.
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