RICHARDSON, Texas (February 5, 2026) – The second half of No. 20 Lubbock Christian University's demanding four-game, seven-day stretch moves to the road, as the Lady Chaps face UT Dallas for the first time in program history. LCU's schedule intensified after its postponed January 24 matchup with No. 3 Texas Woman's was rescheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. in Denton, Texas, forcing the Lady Chaps into a compressed week.
 

LONE STAR CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT	LOCATION	DAY	TIME (CT)	WATCH	STATS
UT Dallas	Richardson, Texas	Thur. Feb. 5	5:30 p.m.	Video	Stats

 
TUESDAY TIPOFF
The Lady Chaps turned in one of its most efficient offensive performances of the season, rolling past Midwestern State 89–69 in Lone Star Conference play Tuesday. The Lady Chaps shot 58.8 percent from the field, never trailed, and steadily built separation after taking a 42–30 halftime lead.
 
Kennedy Chappell paced LCU with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, marking her eighth 20-point game of the season and ninth of her career. She scored 12 points in the first half and added nine more after the break. LCU opened the game shooting 72.7 percent in the first quarter and seized full control with a 15–4 run to start the third quarter, pushing the lead to 20.
 
Meg Meekins finished with 13 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Tia Johnson added 10 points and a career-high three blocks. Taylor Allen contributed nine points off the bench, as LCU received scoring from across its rotation and held a 35–27 edge in bench points.
 
LCU outscored MSU 44–24 in the paint and 26–18 in points off turnovers. The win was LCU's 13th straight over the Mustangs and improved the Lady Chaps to 7–1 at home this season.

CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Locked Into the LSC Title Chase
No. 20 Lubbock Christian sits 17–4 overall and 9–3 in Lone Star Conference play, holding fourth place in the league and just two games out of first. The Lady Chaps trail unbeaten Texas Woman's (12–0) and West Texas A&M (11–1), while staying within striking distance of UT Tyler (10–2). Winners of two straight and 7–1 at home, LCU remains firmly entrenched in the LSC championship picture.

2 > Division II's Premier Three-Point Threat
LCU continues to own one of the nation's most dangerous perimeter attacks, ranking eighth in Division II and first in the LSC in three-point percentage (36.6%). The Lady Chaps also sit 33rd nationally and second in the conference with 7.8 made threes per game, pairing elite efficiency with consistent volume.
 
3 > Kennedy Chappell Sets the Standard
Kennedy Chappell leads the LSC in total points (339), assists (81), free throws made (97) and free-throw attempts (128), while ranking first in the conference and 28th nationally in field-goal percentage (54.5%). She averages 16.1 points, 3.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game and owns eight 20-point performances this season.

4 > Efficiency Is the Calling Card
The Lady Chaps rank 14th nationally and second in the LSC in field-goal percentage (44.7%), 19th nationally in turnovers per game (13.6) and 40th nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.00). Defensively, LCU sits fifth in the conference in scoring defense (59.3 ppg) and 77th nationally in opponent field-goal percentage (37.5%).
 
5 > Depth With Production
Meg Meekins (14.0 ppg) ranks first in the LSC and 23rd nationally in three-point percentage (39.1%) and has at least one made three in 19 of 21 games. Martie McCoy leads the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.63). Four Lady Chaps average 7.0+ points per game, fueling balance across the rotation. Ten different Lady Chaps have had double-figure scoring performances this season.
 
ON THE ROAD
Lubbock Christian has continued to prove itself away from home this season, posting a 7–3 record in true road games and outscoring opponents by 6.2 points per contest (64.6–58.4). The Lady Chaps have been efficient offensively on opposing floors, shooting 43.9% from the field and 35.5% from three-point range, while averaging 7.2 made three-pointers per game. That perimeter production remains a cornerstone of LCU's identity.
 
Defensively, LCU has been steady on the road, limiting opponents to 36.9% shooting overall and 30.0% from beyond the arc, while holding foes under 60 points per game. The Lady Chaps also own a +2.2 rebounding margin away from home (33.4–31.2) and average 13.1 assists per road contest, reflecting strong ball movement and composure in hostile environments.
 
A defining trait of LCU's road success has been its third-quarter surges. The Lady Chaps hold a 52-point scoring advantage in the third period on the road (182–130), their largest margin of any quarter, repeatedly using the opening minutes of the second half to create separation.
 
Individually, Kennedy Chappell has led the way away from home, averaging 15.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 52.3% from the field. Meg Meekins adds 13.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest, while Martie McCoy contributes 8.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, continuing to steady the offense.
 
LCU's three road losses have come against quality opposition (UCCS, St. Mary's and UT Tyler), underscoring a résumé that positions the Lady Chaps as one of the Lone Star Conference's most reliable teams away from home.

CONFERENCE CONVERSATION
Lubbock Christian remains firmly in the Lone Star Conference title picture at 9–3 in league play, producing a +9.3 scoring margin in conference action. Through 12 LSC games, the Lady Chaps are averaging 68.0 points per game while holding opponents to 58.7, continuing to lean on a balanced, efficiency-driven identity on both ends of the floor.
 
Offensively, LCU is shooting 45.0% from the field and 34.2% from three-point range, averaging 6.6 made three-pointers per game in conference play. The Lady Chaps have also been strong at the free-throw line (74.5%) and are averaging 12.2 assists per game.
Defensively, LCU has limited Lone Star opponents to 35.7% shooting overall and 30.2% from beyond the arc, while keeping league foes under 59 points per contest. Rebounding margins have remained essentially even (32.7–33.2), and LCU has forced 13.3 turnovers per game, helping generate extra possessions and control game flow.
 
Individually, Kennedy Chappell continues to anchor the lineup, averaging 15.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game in conference play while shooting 55.0% from the floor. Meg Meekins is right behind at 13.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per contest, while Martie McCoy has filled the stat sheet with 9.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and a team-best 3.6 assists per game. Tia Johnson has added 8.3 points per game and is shooting 94.1% at the free-throw line, while Raegan Lee (4.3 ppg, 52.8% FG, 40.9% 3FG) and Kyndle Cunningham (4.3 ppg, 48.7% FG) continue to provide steady depth in league action.

EYE-OPENING
The 2025-26 season marks LCU's 13th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 336-66 record (83.6%) 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.20 nationally in the poll, moving up from No.23 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 UTD    
1 > UT Dallas enters Thursday at 9–9 overall and 6–5 in Lone Star Conference play, sitting squarely in the league's middle tier as one of several teams jockeying for position behind the conference's top contenders. The Comets have shown an ability to stack wins in stretches, including a recent three-game league win run in late January, and are 6–5 against LSC opponents with victories over Texas A&M-Kingsville, UT Permian Basin, Western New Mexico and St. Edward's. UTD is 4–4 on the road and 3–5 at home this season. Due to their transition from Division III to Division II, the Comets are not postseason eligible.

2 > UTD averages 65.0 points per game while shooting 40.4% from the field and 28.5% from three-point range, leaning heavily on junior guard Umi Otsuka as its primary scoring option. Otsuka leads the Comets at 15.2 points per game, shooting 45.7% overall and 37.3% from deep, and has produced six 20-point outings this season. Addy Self (9.7 ppg) and Danielle Oyakhire (8.9 ppg) provide consistent secondary scoring, giving UTD three players averaging near or above double figures.
 
3 > The Comets are strong on the glass, averaging 37.6 rebounds per game, led by senior Addy Self (7.9 rpg) and freshman Danielle Oyakhire (6.7 rpg). Oyakhire also shoots an efficient 50.8% from the floor, serving as a reliable interior finisher. UTD's rebounding numbers are nearly even with opponents, reflecting a team that emphasizes physicality and second-chance opportunities, particularly through Self and Oyakhire in the paint.
 
4 > UT Dallas holds opponents to 34.7% shooting overall and 23.5% from three-point range, both better than its own offensive percentages, underscoring a defense-first profile. The Comets average 8.6 steals and 5.0 blocks per game, with Self (28 blocks), Oyakhire (25 blocks) and Otsuka (10 blocks) all active defensively. That defensive pressure helped UTD post a season-low eight turnovers in its last outing at St. Mary's, even in a narrow 64–60 setback.
 
5 > UTD is coming off a four-point road loss at St. Mary's in which Otsuka scored 22 points and buried a late three to cut the deficit to two in the final 30 seconds. The Comets went 4-of-6 from deep in the fourth quarter and outscored the Rattlers 27–22 in the period, showing their ability to close games with perimeter shooting. UTD has five LSC wins by eight points or fewer, illustrating a team accustomed to playing in tight, late-game situations.
 
THE SERIES AGAINST UTD
LCU and UTD are meeting for the first time all-time.
 
PRIOR MEETING VS. UTD
There are no prior meetings between the two squads.