LUBBOCK, Texas (October 28, 2026) — Lubbock Christian got a late game-winner from
Max Moorahrend, beating Sul Ross 1-0 at the LCU Soccer & Track Complex to close out the 2026 season.
The Chaps finish the year 7-9-1 overall and 4-6-0 in conference play. Sul Ross finishes 0-16-0 overall and 0-10-0 in conference play.
Lubbock Christian and Sul Ross reached halftime scoreless after
Milo Paci made three saves, including stops in the opening minute, at 8:05 and at 28:26. Earlier,
Jack Brassey forced a save in the sixth minute, while the Lobos created two early corners and kept pressure on the Chaps through the first 12 minutes.
The Chaps' half grew more active after the break in action, with Thomas Unwin missing high in the 17th minute and Oliver Robinson putting a shot on frame at 35:02.
Alex Lachevre hit the woodwork at 37:21, and
RJ Rodriguez added a late attempt in the 45th minute as the first half ended 0-0.
LCU pushed forward quickly after halftime, recording shots from
Austin Randriamahefa and Lachevre along with a corner kick while also playing through two early yellow cards. They kept building chances through the middle of the half, with Lachevre forcing a save from Fernando Hernandez at 58:51 before Moorahrend and
Joao Catafesta added attempts around two Chaps corners.
The pressure continued into the final 15 minutes, including back-to-back Robinson shots saved by Hernandez, two more corners and another Chaps shot before Moorahrend's goal, which was assisted by
Jack Brassey at the 84:15 mark. Brassey later put a shot on frame and the Chaps earned two additional corners after going in front, then closed out the second half for a 1-0 final.
GAME NOTES:
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Max Moorahrend's goal was his first of the season, making him the ninth different Chaparral to score a goal this season
- The Chaparrals finished Lone Star Conference play with a 4-6-0 record, giving them 12 points and a seventh place finish
- Brassey's assist was his second of the season, giving him four points in his sophomore campaign
- The match-winning goal from Moorahrend came at the 84:14 mark, making it the latest goal scored by the Chaps this season
- Paci made three saves against the Lobos, finishing the season with 67 stops in goal
