LUBBOCK, Texas (March 24, 2026) – Four Lady Chaparrals were recognized for their academic success, as Lubbock Christian University's Taylor Allen, Kennedy Chappell, Martie McCoy and Tia Johnson notched CSC Academic All-District honors in Division II women's basketball.
 
LCU, claiming four student-athlete Academic All-District recipients, matches their highest total of All-District selections, for a fourth consecutive season, since eligible at the NCAA level (2014-15 was their first season eligible). The CSC changed their protocols of the award in 2022-23, and programs are unable to have more than four recipients. The quartet gives LCU 24 Academic All-District selections in women's basketball at the NCAA Div. II level in program history. All are each first-time selections. LCU has received an All-District selection in all but one season in which they have been eligible to receive recognition. They will now be nominated to receive Academic All-America accolades, which is announced April 15.
 
In order to be selected to an academic all-district team, a student-athlete must demonstrate success on the playing field and in the classroom, with academic and athletic achievements taken into consideration. The student-athlete must possess a minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA and be at least a sophomore in academic standing. 
 
Allen provided key depth for Lubbock Christian while excelling in the classroom (has several LSC Commissioner's Academic List accolades). Appearing in all 31 games off the bench, Allen averaged 3.9 points per game while shooting an efficient 43.7 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range, connecting on 20 triples. She also added 26 made free throws and totaled 122 points on the season, contributing to LCU's 21-6 overall record. A consistent perimeter option, Allen has been a multi-year academic honoree, majoring in business.

A D2CCA All-South Central Region First Team selection, Chappell produced one of the most complete seasons in the Lone Star Conference, earning All-LSC First Team, All-Defensive Team and All-Academic honors. The junior guard led Lubbock Christian in scoring (15.3 ppg), rebounding (6.5 rpg), assists (105) and steals (57), while her 473 total points ranked second in the conference. She also paced the LSC in free throw attempts (186) and led the league in free throws made (144), ranking third in the region. Chappell shot 51.0 percent from the field—second-best in the LSC—and started all 31 games, recording 27 double-figure scoring performances, including 10 games of 20 or more points. A preseason player to watch, she added seven double-doubles and earned both Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors during the season. The Heath, Texas native is majoring in animal science.
 
Johnson combined academic excellence with consistent production on the court (has also received multiple LSC Commissioner's Academic List honors) while starting all 31 games for the Lady Chaps. The senior averaged 7.3 points per game, totaling 227 points on 42.6 percent shooting from the field, while adding 22 three-pointers at a 33.3 percent clip. She also converted 86.0 percent from the free throw line and provided steady two-way play throughout the season. Johnson recorded a season-high 15 points against Southwestern Oklahoma State University and remained a consistent presence in LCU's lineup, helping guide the team to a 23-8 overall record. She is majoring in biology.
 
An All-Academic Team selection in the Lone Star Conference, McCoy anchored LCU's offensive efficiency with elite ball control and distribution. The senior from Muenster, Texas led the conference with a 2.16 assist-to-turnover ratio—ranking 16th nationally—while totaling 95 assists (fourth in the LSC) and averaging 3.1 assists per game. Starting all 31 contests, she averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while adding 17 steals and 12 blocks. McCoy's ability to manage tempo and limit mistakes played a key role in LCU leading the conference in fewest turnovers per game (13.7), a mark that ranked 26th nationally. She holds a 4.0 GPA while majoring in humanities.
 
The Lady Chaps completed a 23-8 season and made their 10^th NCAA postseason appearance at the NCAA South Central Regional. Along the way, the Lady Chaps produced a 15-5 Lone Star Conference mark.

LCU's Academic All-District History (NCAA Division II)

2025-26
Taylor Allen
Kennedy Chappell
Tia Johnson
Martie McCoy

2024-25
Grace Foster
Audrey Robertson
Reese Schumann
Audrey Spurgin

2023-24
Grace Foster
Audrey Robertson
Reese Schumann
Shaylee Stovall

2022-23
Whitney Cox
Grace Foster
Audrey Robertson
Reese Schumann

2021-22
Allie Schulte

2019-20
Allie Schulte
 
2018-19
Olivia Robertson
 
2017-18
Tess Bruffey
 
2016-17
Allison Szabo
Tess Bruffey
 
2015-16
Nicole Hampton
 
2014-15
Haley Burton