LUBBOCK, Texas (January 14, 2025) – No. 11 Lubbock Christian University returns home to Rip Griffin Center for the first time since December 6 after spending its previous seven games on the road, opening a pivotal stretch of Lone Star Conference play against two unbeaten league opponents. The Lady Chaps will host No. 7 West Texas A&M in a Rivalry On The Range matchup Thursday at 5:30 p.m. before welcoming Eastern New Mexico Saturday at 1 p.m. Both opponents enter the week 7–0 in conference play and tied atop the LSC standings.
 

LONE STAR CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	STATS
No.7 West Texas A&M	Rip Griffin Center	Thur. Jan. 15	5:30 p.m.	Video	Stats

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THE SEVEN-GAME ROAD TRIP ENDED WITH A WIN
Lubbock Christian University closed a demanding road swing with a 73–62 Lone Star Conference victory over Midwestern State Thursday, rallying from a halftime deficit to secure its fifth straight win at D.L. Ligon Coliseum and extend its winning streak over the Mustangs to 11 games.
 
LCU (14–2, 6–1 LSC) trailed 34–33 at the half before clamping down defensively and outscoring MSU 40–28 over the final two quarters. The Lady Chaps held the Mustangs to just 23.9 percent shooting over the final three periods and finished the game at 29.3 percent overall, including 4-of-21 from three-point range.
 
Kennedy Chappell paced LCU with 20 points on 6-of-7 shooting, adding seven rebounds while drawing nine fouls. She scored seven points in the third quarter as LCU seized control, marking her seventh 20-point game of the season and third straight, a streak tied for the fifth-longest in the program's NCAA era. Kyndle Cunningham added 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, while freshman Mattie Dollar delivered a strong all-around performance with eight points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes off the bench.
 
LCU's defense fueled the comeback, producing a season-high six blocks and forcing MSU into prolonged scoring droughts. The Lady Chaps also won the rebounding battle 39–34 and held advantages in points in the paint (34–22) and fast-break points (18–7), despite being outscored 24–15 at the free-throw line.
 
Midwestern State (4–8, 1–5 LSC) was led by Kerbie Cash with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Calyssa Sevier scored 13. MSU built its halftime lead through early shooting and points off turnovers but was unable to keep pace as its offense cooled in the second half.
 
The win capped a seven-game road stretch for LCU, which improved to 7–2 in true road games this season and to 5–2 when trailing at halftime.

CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > In the Chase
Lubbock Christian stands 14–2 overall and 6–1 in Lone Star Conference play, sitting fourth in the league standings and within one game of the unbeaten trio atop the table (West Texas A&M, Texas Woman's and Eastern New Mexico at 7–0). The Lady Chaps own the third-best winning percentage in the LSC (.875), while continuing to separate themselves away from home with a 7–2 record in true road games and a 3–0 mark at neutral sites. LCU's latest win at Midwestern State capped a seven-game road swing and reinforced its reputation as one of Division II's most reliable road teams. They match Western New Mexico with the fewest home games played (4) of LSC teams.

2 > Nationally Elite from Deep
LCU has emerged as one of the nation's premier perimeter-shooting teams, ranking fourth nationally and first in the LSC in three-point percentage at 38.4%. The Lady Chaps also lead the conference in three-pointers made per game (8.1), ranking 29th nationally, with multiple threats stretching defenses beyond the arc.
 
3 > Kennedy Chappell Drives It All
Kennedy Chappell continues to anchor one of the LSC's most complete offensive profiles. She leads the conference in total points (268, 27^th nationally), field goals made (92), free throws made (74, 17^th nationally) and assists (67, 18^th nationally), while ranking second in the league and 24th nationally in field-goal percentage (55.4%). Her 16.8 points per game rank fourth in the LSC, and her seven 20-point outings — including three straight — place her firmly among the league's elite two-way guards.
 
4 > Smart, Efficient, and Hard to Rattle
Efficiency and decision-making remain defining traits for LCU. The Lady Chaps rank 22nd nationally and second in the LSC in field-goal percentage (44.6%) and sit 23rd nationally and first in the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.07). They also lead the LSC in fewest turnovers per game (13.5), a mark that ranks 13th nationally, underscoring their ability to control tempo on both ends.
 
5 > Balance Behind the Stars
Depth continues to fuel LCU's success. Meg Meekins ranks second on the team in scoring (14.3 ppg) and first in the LSC in three-point percentage (41.7%), while Martie McCoy leads the conference — and ranks second nationally — in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.0). Ten different Lady Chaps have reached double figures in a game this season, and LCU averages nearly 19.3 bench points per contest, providing consistent production beyond the starting five.
 
SWEET HOME (ON) CHICAGO
LCU, which went a perfect 13–0 on its home floor last season, has opened the 2025–26 campaign 4–0 inside Rip Griffin Center. Meg Meekins leads the Lady Chaps at home at 17.3 points per game while shooting 52.0 percent from three-point range, having knocked down 13 triples in four games — more than double any other LCU player at home. Kennedy Chappell is close behind, averaging 16.8 points per game on 55.9 percent shooting while adding 4.3 rebounds per contest in home action. As a team, LCU is averaging 71.8 points per game at home while holding opponents to 57.0 points, a +14.8 scoring margin. The Lady Chaps have now won 22 consecutive home games dating back to last season, a streak that actively ranks the third longest in NCAA Division II.
 
On Feb. 2, 2023, LCU's NCAA Division II record home win streak ended at 113 games with a loss to Angelo State. The defeat marked the Lady Chaps' first home loss since Jan. 1, 2015, against Oklahoma City University. During the streak, LCU also posted a 7-0 record in NCAA postseason play in Lubbock (excluding a 4-0 mark in LSC postseason play) and won 88 consecutive home conference games, with their last conference home loss occurring on Jan. 10, 2013, also against Oklahoma City. LCU achieved a perfect 49-0 record in Heartland Conference home games and went 11-0 against nationally ranked opponents during the streak.

NCAA DIVISION II'S LONGEST HOME WIN STREAKS
113 - Lubbock Christian Jan. 1, 2015 - Feb. 2, 2023
87 - Neb. Kearney Jan. 31, 1995-Nov. 24, 2001
85 - West Tex. A&M Jan. 9, 1987-Dec. 6, 1991
  
CONFERENCE CONVERSATION
Lubbock Christian has opened Lone Star Conference play at 6–1, outscoring league opponents 67.6–57.1 for a +10.4 scoring margin. The Lady Chaps are shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from three-point range (45 made threes; 6.4 per game) in conference action, while holding a narrow 108–103 scoring edge at the free-throw line behind 71.1 percent team free-throw shooting. LCU has been efficient on the glass with a +0.1 rebounding margin and has maintained possession control with a +0.4 turnover margin, posting 93 assists on 160 made field goals. Defensively, the Lady Chaps are limiting LSC opponents to 34.5 percent shooting overall and 29.7 percent from beyond the arc, while allowing just 57.1 points per game, with only two conference opponents eclipsing the 60-point mark.
 
Individually, Kennedy Chappell has been one of the league's most consistent offensive performers, averaging 16.9 points per game on 57.6 percent shooting, while adding 4.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest in conference play. Meg Meekins is contributing 13.0 points and a team-co-leading 5.6 rebounds per game, while Martie McCoy is averaging 10.3 points, 5.6 rebounds (co-leads the team) and 3.7 assists per game. Tia Johnson has added 7.3 points per game while shooting 40.0 percent from three-point range, and Raegan Lee is providing 4.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest on an efficient 50.0 percent shooting clip. Off the bench, Deja Johnson, Taylor Allen and Maddie Moyers have combined to supply timely scoring and depth, with Johnson shooting 82.4 percent at the free-throw line and Moyers connecting on 66.7 percent of her field-goal attempts in conference action (including 6/9 from three-point range).

EYE-OPENING
The 2025-26 season marks LCU's 13th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 333-64 record (83.9%) in that span. In NCAA postseason play, the Lady Chaps are 27-5 all-time (78.1%). At home, LCU is 162-8 (95.3%) since the start of the 2015-16 season (NCAA era).
 
NATIONALLY KNOWN
Prior to this season, national rankings were conducted by WBCA and D2CSC in NCAA Division II women's basketball, but a decision was made to discontinue D2CSC top-25 polls in all sports, so the WBCA is the lone national poll available for NCAA Division II women's basketball. LCU, who closed last season ranked No.7 in the final WBCA Coaches Poll, opened this season at No.13 in the WBCA Preseason Coaches Poll. They are currently ranked tied for No.11 nationally in the poll, moving up from No.12 in the prior poll. This week, LCU hosts a nationally ranked program at home (No.7 West Texas A&M) for not only their first nationally ranked foe of the season, but the first time they have hosted a ranked program since hosting No.13 Texas Woman's on Jan.27, 2024 (lost 76-64). LCU has dropped their last four home games against Top-25 nationally ranked squads, with their last home win against a ranked foe occurring Nov. 20, 2021 against No.20 Daemen College.
 
FIVE FACTS ABOUT WTAMU      
1 > West Texas A&M enters Thursday's matchup unbeaten in Lone Star Conference play at 7–0, tied atop the league standings and owning a 15–1 overall record. The Lady Buffs have won 15 consecutive games and sit one game ahead of Lubbock Christian in the conference race, making this matchup a pivotal early-season tiebreaker opportunity. WTAMU has been dominant in all settings, going 8–0 at home, 5–0 on the road and 2–1 at neutral sites.
 
2 > The Lady Buffs rank among the NCAA Division II national leaders statistically, sitting top-15 nationally in scoring offense (78.6 ppg, 12^th), scoring margin (+21.1, 7^th), rebounding margin (+13.0, 6^th) and total rebounds per game (45.2, 7^th). Defensively, WTAMU is just as stout, ranking 15th nationally in field-goal percentage defense (34.5%) and first in the Lone Star Conference in both overall and three-point defense (25.4%).
 
3 > West Texas A&M tested itself early with three Division I exhibitions, including a road win at Arizona, which currently sits at 10–6, and also faced Baylor and SMU. The Lady Buffs then opened the regular season against defending national champion Grand Valley State and later defeated Ferris State at a neutral site in Hawaii. Their lone loss this season came to Grand Valley State, with every other opponent failing to slow WTAMU's momentum.
 
4 > WTAMU's roster is anchored by veteran leadership, featuring eight seniors and graduate students and three Division I transfers. Graduate guard Kenadee Winfrey, a former UNLV standout and sister of former Lady Chap Brylee Winfrey, adds perimeter scoring and experience, while multiple returners give the Lady Buffs one of the most mature rotations in Division II.
 
5 > Taylor Haggan leads the Lady Buffs offensively at 11.8 points per game while shooting a league-best 58.4 percent from the floor and pulling down 7.3 rebounds per contest. Randi Harding adds 9.8 points per game and leads the team in assists, while shooting an elite 95.5 percent at the free-throw line. West Texas A&M has nine players averaging at least 5.5 points per game, fueling one of the nation's most productive bench units (33.2 bench points per game, 11th nationally).
 
THE SERIES AGAINST WTAMU
Lubbock Christian swept West Texas A&M in the Rivalry on the Range series last season, winning all four meetings (two regular season and two postseason meetings). LCU has won the prior six meetings (sweeping WT in consecutive seasons) and is 14-6 all-time against WT.
 
LCU and WT are separated by 110 miles, but the two teams have only met 20 prior times (17 meetings since 2020). Of their 20 prior meetings, four have been in NCAA postseason play (LCU has 3-1 record in NCAA postseason play) and two have been in the Lone Star Conference Championships (both in Frisco). LCU won last season's regular season meeting in Lubbock 59-44 to improve to 7-1 all-time against WT in Lubbock, with wins in two straight meetings inside Rip Griffin Center.
 
PRIOR MEETING VS. WTAMU
DENTON, Texas (Mar. 15, 2025) – LCU 73 – WTAMU 60  
No. 10 Lubbock Christian used a dominant third quarter and late free-throw execution to secure a 73–60 "Rivalry on the Range" win over No. 6-seed West Texas A&M, advancing to the NCAA Division II South Central Regional championship game.
 
LCU placed four players in double figures, led by Maci Maddox's 22 points and two steals. Reese Schumann, Audrey Robertson and Grace Foster each added 12 points, with Robertson also recording four steals. Lubbock Christian capitalized on defensive pressure, scoring 21 points off turnovers and limiting the Lady Buffs to 3-of-18 shooting from three-point range.
 
After trailing 33–32 at halftime, LCU seized control in the third quarter, outscoring WTAMU 22–9 behind efficient shooting and consistent trips to the free-throw line. The Lady Chaps went 8-of-9 at the stripe in the period to build a 54–42 cushion entering the fourth.
 
West Texas A&M (19–13) was paced by Taylor Haggan's 26 points and 16 rebounds, but struggled offensively in the second half. LCU sealed the victory by converting 13-of-15 free throws in the final quarter, finishing the night at 24-of-29 from the line.