SAN ANGELO, Texas (April 6, 2025) – No. 7 Angelo State held a 6-0 advantage in hits with runners in scoring position, as Lubbock Christian University dropped both games of a Lone Star Conference West Division doubleheader, 7-3 and 4-1, Sunday at Mayer Field. The twin bill concluded a four-game, home-and-home weekend series between the two programs.

Game 1
Their power numbers at the plate were not lacking, but Lubbock Christian's three home runs on the day were not enough to top a six-run third inning by the Rambelles, as the Lady Chaparrals fell 7-3 in the opening game of the doubleheader.
 
Emily Dix (7-5) started and took the loss in the circle for Lubbock Christian (24-17, 15-16). At the plate, the Lady Chaps were paced by Piper Garcia, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a home run, a walk and an RBI. Kendra Levesque compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. Ashlinn Hamilton also helped out for Lubbock Christian, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a home run and an RBI.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lady Chaps opened the scoring in the top of the third as Piper Garcia launched a solo home run to left field, but the early 1-0 lead was quickly erased by a surge from the No. 7-ranked Rambelles (32-9, 23-8). Angelo State capitalized on a leadoff walk and a sacrifice bunt in the bottom half before reeling off five straight run-producing plays. After an RBI double by Lacy Applin tied the game, Tatum Trotter followed with a triple to put ASU ahead. A sacrifice fly from Alyssa McMillan pushed the lead to 3-1 before the inning snowballed with a hit-by-pitch, a walk, and a wild pitch setting the table for Zoey De Baca's two-run double and a Carter Smith RBI single to cap a six-run frame.
 
LCU responded with power of its own in the fourth, as Kendra Levesque and Ashlinn Hamilton hit solo home runs to cut the deficit to 6-3. Hamilton, who relieved Emily Dix in the third, kept ASU off the board in the fourth but allowed a solo shot to Angelina Gunther in the fifth to push the Rambelle lead back to four.
 
Opportunities to rally late were limited for the Lady Chaps, who were held hitless over the final three innings by ASU ace Cheyenne Floyd (18-5). Floyd struck out six in a complete-game effort, retiring 11 of the final 12 batters she faced. LCU's offense was limited to just three hits, all of which left the yard.
 
Dix took the loss, allowing five runs over 2.2 innings. Hamilton allowed two runs over 3.1 innings of relief. The Lady Chaps did not commit an error defensively, but ASU's timely hitting and command of the strike zone—scoring seven runs on just six hits and three walks—proved to be the difference

GAME NOTES
» ASU was 4-for-8 with runners on base, as all at-bats with runners on base were with runners in scoring position, while LCU was 0-for-5 with runners on base and did not have an at-bat with runners in scoring position.

» The Chaparrals took Angelo State pitchers deep three times, but it marked LCU's first loss this season when hitting multiple home runs (3-1). Garcia's home run was her third of the season, Levesque's homer was her fifth and Hamilton's was her fourth.

» Lubbock Christian pitchers faced 28 Angelo State hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out two.

» Floyd led the Rams pitching staff, throwing seven innings of three-hit and three-run ball.
 
Game 2
Lubbock Christian out-hit ASU, but they had an early lead quickly slipped away as Angelo State used a pair of home runs and timely pitching to hand the Lady Chaps a 4-1 loss to complete the doubleheader sweep. The loss dropped LCU to 24-18 overall and 15-17 in league play, while the Rambelles improved to 33-9 and 24-8, respectively
 
Teoni Lamb (5-7) started and took the loss in the circle for Lubbock Christian. Reese Farrar was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going two shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out one.
 
In the batter's box, the Chaparrals were led by Kendra Levesque, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Kristen Boyd put together a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a double.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
LCU struck first in the opening frame when Riley Flores reached on a one-out single and came around to score on Kendra Levesque's RBI-double to left-center, giving the Lady Chaps a 1-0 edge. That lead didn't hold long. Angelo State answered in the second with a leadoff single from Aaliyah McMillan, who promptly stole second before Addison Gunther launched a two-run homer to center field, flipping the lead to 2-1 in the Rambelles' favor.
 
In the third, ASU added on with another extra-base hit. After a one-out walk and stolen base by Emilee Plunkett, Lauryn Applin laced an RBI double to the gap in left-center, pushing the score to 3-1. LCU threatened in the top half of the frame with back-to-back singles from Baylea Myers and Flores, but the potential rally was cut short on a pair of fielder's choices that left two runners stranded.
 
Gunther wasn't done making an impact. In the fourth, she lined out hard to second, but Zoey De Baca followed by curling a solo home run down the left field line, giving ASU a 4-1 lead. From there, Rambelle starter Abigail Hatthorn took control, scattering six hits across a complete-game effort while walking none and striking out one. LCU put a runner in scoring position in the fourth after a Kristen Boyd double, but a popout and strikeout ended the frame with no damage.
 
LCU had another chance in the seventh after Kawehi Ili singled up the middle with one out, but a pinch-hit popout and a foul out ended the game. The Lady Chaps out-hit ASU 6-5 but left five on base and managed just one hit after the fourth inning. Starter Teoni Lamb took the loss for LCU, allowing four runs on four hits over four innings, while Reese Farrar delivered two shutout innings in relief.
 
GAME NOTES
» LCU, who entered the day 17-5 when scoring first, lost both games Sunday scoring first and are now 17-7 in the scenario. In the second game, LCU scored in the first inning, placing them with a 14-3 record when scoring in the first inning.

» The Chaparrals out-hit the Rams at a 6-5 clip. The loss places them with a 17-2 record when being out hit.

» Lubbock Christian pitchers faced 24 Angelo State hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out seven.

» While LCU was 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position (2-for-11 with runners on base), ASU was 2-for-4 with runners in scoring position. On the day, in the two games, LCU was 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position (2-for-16 with runners on base), while ASU was 6-for-12 (.500) with runners in scoring position and 6-for-13 with runners on base.

» On the day, LCU had hits from eight different players, but Kendra Levesque is the only Lady Chap with at least two hits on the day (2-for-6 with two RBI).
 
» Lubbock Christian moved to 2-8 against top-25 programs this season and 3-8 when facing programs either nationally ranked or receiving votes in top-25 polls.
 
» Levesque came out of the doubleheader leading LCU with an active hit streak of three games. Riley Flores is LCU's active leader in reaching base safely, reaching base safely in 12 consecutive games.
 
» The doubleheader sweep places LCU with a 6-12 road record this season.
 
HISTORY LESSON
The overall series between the two programs is led by Angelo State (15-8), who claims three of this season's four meetings. LCU is 2-7 against ASU in San Angelo following Sunday's sweep.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
LCU returns home and will host UT Permian Basin Friday for a LSC West Division doubleheader at Maner Park.