LUBBOCK, Texas (February 3, 2026) – No. 23 Lubbock Christian University continues a demanding stretch of four games in seven days on Tuesday, hosting Midwestern State at 5:30 p.m. inside the Rip Griffin Center to close out the regular-season Lone Star Conference series.
 

LONE STAR CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	STATS
Midwestern State	Rip Griffin Center	Tue. Feb. 3	5:30 p.m.	Video	Stats

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HOW THE WEEK STARTED
LCU shook off a slow start and dominated the final three quarters Saturday, pulling away for a 73–47 Lone Star Conference win over Cameron inside the Rip Griffin Center.
 
The Lady Chaps (16–4, 8–3 LSC) trailed by as many as eight points in the opening quarter and shot just 35.7 percent early, but settled in before halftime and seized full control after the break. LCU outscored Cameron 43–20 in the second half, including a decisive 24–12 third quarter highlighted by 63.6 percent shooting and a perfect 9-for-9 effort at the free-throw line.
 
Tia Johnson sparked LCU early, scoring 10 of her team-high 14 points in the first quarter. Freshman Mattie Dollar added a career-high 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting, while Kyndle Cunningham chipped in eight points and a team-leading seven rebounds. Kennedy Chappell contributed seven points, five rebounds and five assists as LCU closed the game on a 16–2 run and built a season-best 26-point margin.
 
Cameron (2–18, 2–10 LSC) was led by Emmary Elizondo's 14 points. The win completed a regular-season sweep of the Aggies and improved LCU to 6–1 at home.

CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Firmly in the LSC Title Picture
Lubbock Christian enters the heart of Lone Star Conference play at 16–4 overall and 8–3 in league action, good for fourth place in the standings. The Lady Chaps sit within striking distance of the top tier, trailing Texas Woman's and West Texas A&M while holding pace with UT Tyler. With wins against multiple top-half teams and an .800 overall winning percentage, LCU remains firmly positioned as a postseason contender as the LSC race tightens.

2 > Division II's Elite Perimeter Identity
LCU continues to separate itself nationally from beyond the arc, ranking eighth in Division II and first in the LSC in three-point percentage (36.8%) while also sitting 31st nationally in three-pointers made per game (7.8). The Lady Chaps pair efficiency with volume, averaging 21.2 attempts per game, making the three-point line a defining feature of their offensive profile.
 
3 > Kennedy Chappell: The Constant
Kennedy Chappell remains the engine that drives LCU, ranking first in the LSC in total points (318), assists (79), free throws made (91), and minutes played (35.1 mpg). She averages 15.9 points, 4.0 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 53.2% from the field, placing her among the league's most efficient, high-usage guards.
 
4 > Efficiency Wins the Margin Game
Even as the schedule intensifies, LCU's efficiency metrics continue to hold firm. The Lady Chaps rank 25th nationally in field-goal percentage (44.0%), 15th nationally in turnovers per game (13.3), and 34th nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.02). Defensively, they sit 46th nationally in scoring defense (58.9 ppg).
 
5 > Balance That Extends the Rotation
LCU's depth remains a defining strength. Meg Meekins (14.1 ppg) leads the LSC and ranks 19th nationally in three-point percentage (39.8%), while Martie McCoy ranks first in the conference and seventh nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.69). Four Lady Chaps average 6.9+ points per game, underscoring a rotation rooted in shared responsibility and consistent production.
 
SWEET HOME (ON) CHICAGO
Lubbock Christian continues to make Rip Griffin Center a difficult stop, posting a 6–1 home record midway through the 2025–26 season, including a 4–1 mark in Lone Star Conference play. The Lady Chaps are averaging 70.9 points per game at home while holding opponents to 58.3, producing a +12.6 scoring margin across seven contests. LCU has won six of its seven home games by double figures, with the lone setback coming against No. 7 West Texas A&M on Jan. 15.
 
Meg Meekins and Kennedy Chappell have powered LCU's home success. Chappell leads the team at 15.6 points per game at home, shooting 53.3% from the field and 80.9% at the free-throw line, while also averaging 6.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Meekins is close behind at 15.4 points per game, knocking down 42.9% from three-point range and providing a consistent perimeter threat. Martie McCoy has added balance, averaging 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per home game.
 
As a team, LCU is shooting 45.0% from the field and 40.1% from three-point range inside Rip Griffin Center, while also converting 78.2% at the free-throw line. The Lady Chaps are winning the turnover battle at home (+1.9 margin), averaging 12.3 turnovers forced per game and posting a 1.1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
 
LCU has scored at least 72 points in four home games, highlighted by conference wins over Angelo State, Eastern New Mexico, and Cameron, and remains one of the Lone Star Conference's most reliable home-court teams entering the stretch run of league play.

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 remains firmly in the Lone Star Conference title race, carrying a 7–4 league record while producing a +8.4 scoring margin in conference play. Through 11 LSC games, the Lady Chaps are averaging 66.1 points per game while holding opponents to 57.7, continuing to lean on a defense-first identity that has kept LCU competitive against the league's upper tier. Offensively, LCU is shooting 43.8% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range, averaging 6.5 made three-pointers per game in conference action. The Lady Chaps have also been efficient at the free-throw line (74.0%) and are averaging 12.0 assists per game while maintaining disciplined ball control.
 
Defensively, LCU has limited Lone Star opponents to 35.3% shooting overall and 30.4% from beyond the arc, allowing fewer than 58 points per game in league play. The Lady Chaps have kept rebounding margins tight (–1.3 per game) while forcing 12.6 turnovers per contest, helping offset a deliberate offensive tempo.
 
Individually, Kennedy Chappell continues to anchor the lineup, averaging 15.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in conference play while shooting 52.5% from the floor. Meg Meekins has provided consistent scoring punch at 13.1 points per game, while Martie McCoy has filled the stat sheet with 9.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and a team-best 3.0 assists. Tia Johnson has added 8.2 points per game and has been automatic at the line (93.3%), while Raegan Lee (4.2 ppg, 38.1% from three) and Kyndle Cunningham (4.6 ppg on 50.0% shooting) have supplied steady depth in league action.

EYE-OPENING
The 2025-26 season marks LCU's 13th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 335-66 record (83.5%) in that span. In NCAA postseason play, the Lady Chaps are 27-5 all-time (78.1%). At home, LCU is 163-9 (94.8%) 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 No.23 nationally in the poll, dropping from No.15 in the prior poll. Against nationally ranked foes, LCU is 0-1 this season, as their Jan. 15 game against No.7 West Texas A&M marked their first meeting of the season against a nationally ranked program.
 
FIVE FACTS ABOUT MSU    
1 > Midwestern State enters Tuesday at 5–12 overall and 2–9 in Lone Star Conference play, sitting in the bottom tier of the LSC standings as February begins. The Mustangs have struggled to find consistency in league action but remain competitive on the road (3–5 away), highlighted by a recent 92–87 win at Cameron. MSU has dropped four of its last five overall and is coming off a 75–64 home loss to Oklahoma Christian on Saturday.

 
2 > The Mustangs' offense is built around physicality and second-chance opportunities. MSU leads the Lone Star Conference in offensive rebounds per game (16.0) and ranks second nationally in free-throw attempts (24.1 per game) and free throws made (17.3). While the Mustangs shoot just 32.6% from the field and 25.9% from three, they offset inefficiency by extending possessions and attacking the paint.
 
3 > Despite record challenges, MSU's defense creates problems. The Mustangs rank second in the LSC and 29th nationally with 12.2 steals per game, forcing more than 21 turnovers per contest. Guards Cash and Ta'Leeyah Glynn both average nearly two steals per game, while MSU's pressure defense often turns games into fast-paced, possession-heavy battles — even against more efficient opponents.
 
4 > Senior Kerbie Cash is the engine for Midwestern State, ranking fifth in the LSC in scoring (15.9 ppg) while also leading the team in rebounds (7.6 rpg). Cash has scored 20 or more points eight times this season and ranks among conference leaders in free-throw attempts, consistently applying pressure downhill. She finished with 23 points and nine rebounds in MSU's most recent outing against Oklahoma Christian.
 
5 > Midwestern State's rotation features a blend of veteran starters and role contributors, with Carisa Cortez (7.7 ppg, 2.8 apg) and Calyssa Sevier (6.7 ppg) providing consistent scoring and ball movement around Cash and Glynn. Freshman Macie Upshaw (4.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg) gives MSU added size on the wing and has been effective on the glass, helping fuel second-chance opportunities.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST MSU
The Mustangs had commanded the all-time series, as they continue to lead with a 21-18 series record over LCU, which included 11 consecutive wins until LCU winning the prior 12 meetings. Included in a series of 12 straight LCU wins is a 73-62 win on Jan. 8 (their prior meeting) in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Each school has conflicting all-time records for the history of the two programs, as there were some MSU forfeitures in the mix, which enters into the confusion. The Lady Chaps are 11-7 all-time in Lubbock against MSU. They have only met six times in Lubbock since 1994 (LCU has won all six, including the prior meeting in Lubbock, which was an 87-61 LCU win on Nov. 23, 2024). Of the prior 39 all-time meetings, the two programs have only met 13 times since Steve Gomez's tenure as head coach of the Lady Chaps (he is 12-1 against MSU).
 
PRIOR MEETING VS. MSU
WICHITA FALL, Texas (Jan. 8, 2026) – LCU 73 – MSU 62  
Lubbock Christian rallied from a halftime deficit to earn a 73–62 Lone Star Conference road win over Midwestern State, closing a demanding road stretch with its fifth straight victory in Wichita Falls.
 
LCU trailed 34–33 at the break before clamping down defensively and outscoring the Mustangs 40–28 over the final two quarters. The Lady Chaps limited MSU to just 23.9 percent shooting after the opening period and only 11 made field goals across the final three quarters, turning a seven-point deficit into a double-digit lead late.
 
Kennedy Chappell led all scorers with 20 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting performance, adding seven rebounds and drawing nine fouls. The junior scored seven points in the third quarter as LCU seized momentum, marking her seventh 20-point game of the season and third straight—tying for the fifth-longest such streak in the program's NCAA era.
 
Kyndle Cunningham added 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, while freshman Mattie Dollar provided a strong spark off the bench with eight points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes.
 
Defense anchored the comeback, as LCU posted a season-high six blocks and held MSU to 29.3 percent shooting overall and 4-of-21 from three-point range. The Lady Chaps also won the rebounding battle 39–34 and held advantages in points in the paint (34–22) and fast-break scoring (18–7).
 
Midwestern State was led by Kerbie Cash's 15 points and 11 rebounds, but the Mustangs were unable to sustain their early shooting success as LCU extended its winning streak over MSU to 12 straight games.