https://lcuchaps.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Lubbock Christian University Athleticsen-us60https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/7/spring-2026-report-card-chaps-continue-to-make-the-grade.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/7/spring-2026-report-card-chaps-continue-to-make-the-grade.aspxGeneral

LUBBOCK, Texas (July 7, 2026) - The Lubbock Christian University Athletic Department continued its academic excellence during the 2026 Spring semester, marking its 28th consecutive semester with a GPA of 3.0 or higher-every semester since LCU began its transition to NCAA Division II in 2012-13. The Lone Star Conference recognized LCU with a conference co-leading 98 student-athletes holding a perfect 4.0 GPA, as LCU produced 193 Commissioner's Honor Roll recipients.]]>A Spring 2026 academic Report Card infographic for Lubbock Christian University Athletics, featuring the LCU Chaparrals logo in the top left corner. The header reads "Report Card – Spring 2026 – Academics. Character. Competition." Key statistics are displayed throughout the graphic: a 3.43 overall Spring 2026 student-athlete GPA (shown with a red checkmark); the 28th consecutive semester with at least a 3.00 department GPA (shown with a trophy icon); 259 student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA or higher, representing 79% of LCU student-athletes; LCU led the Lone Star Conference with 98 student-athletes earning 4.0 GPAs in Spring 2026; all 14 of 14 athletic programs posted a 3.0+ GPA for Spring 2026; LCU ranks second in the LSC; LCU's top GPA program is Women's Basketball at 3.80; and 193 Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll selections, shown alongside the LSC logo. The background features a faded basketball hoop image and a red, white, and navy blue color scheme.Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:34:00 CST215307https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/2/womens-volleyball-serving-up-the-2026-schedule.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/2/womens-volleyball-serving-up-the-2026-schedule.aspxWomen's Volleyball

LUBBOCK, Texas (July 2, 2026) – Fresh off the most successful season in their program's NCAA history and entering a new era under first-year head coach Tyler Neal, defending Lone Star Conference regular season co-champion Lubbock Christian University has unveiled its 2026 volleyball schedule. The Lady Chaparrals will play 27 regular-season matches, including 17 Lone Star Conference contests, while seeking a return trip to the NCAA Division II postseason after making the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025.]]>The 2026 Lubbock Christian University Volleyball schedule graphic on a dark background. The LCU Chaparrals logo and "Lubbock Christian University Volleyball" wordmark appear on the left alongside action photos of female volleyball players jumping and spiking. The full season schedule is listed in the center, organized by event: Exhibition games (Aug. 14 and Aug. 21), Virginia Harris/Jeanie Miller Invitational in Gunnison, Colorado (Aug. 28–29), Barry Invitational in Miami Shores, Florida (Sep. 3–5), Lone Star Conference Crossover in San Angelo, Texas (Sep. 11–12), Lone Star Conference Season games (Sep. 17–Nov. 7), and Postseason dates including the LSC Championships (Nov. 12), NCAA Division II South Central Regional (Nov. 19), and NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championship in Kansas City, MO (Dec. 3). Home games are marked in red, away in blue, and neutral in white. The LSC and New Balance logos appear in the lower right, with the website www.lcuchaps.com at the bottom.Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:18:00 CST1215306https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/2/general-the-chaps-are-in-good-hands.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/2/general-the-chaps-are-in-good-hands.aspxGeneral

LUBBOCK, Texas (July 2, 2026) – Lubbock Christian University's Sports Medicine department has been named the 2025-26 Lone Star Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year among the league's non-football institutions, marking the first time in program history the Lady Chaps and Chaps have earned the conference honor.]]>A promotional graphic for LCU (Lubbock Christian University) Athletic Training announcing the 2025–26 Lone Star Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year award. On the left, a male athletic trainer wearing a blue New Balance polo and glasses examines an athlete's lower leg and foot in a sports medicine room with the LCU Chaparral mascot logo on the wall. Text on the right reads "LCU Athletic Training – 2025-26 Lone Star Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year." A red banner along the bottom features three callouts: "Voted by LSC Athletic Trainers," "Dedicated to Student-Athlete Care," and "Commitment. Preparedness. Excellence." The LSC logo appears in the upper right corner.Thu, 2 Jul 2026 13:57:00 CST215305https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/2/mens-cross-country-2026-cross-country-schedule-set.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/2/mens-cross-country-2026-cross-country-schedule-set.aspxMen's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Lubbock Christian University has announced the fall 2026 cross country schedules for both the men's and women's teams, which includes three chances to see the teams run in Lubbock.]]>This is a digital graphic with the 2026 Lubbock Christian University Cross Country schedule. There are logos of each of the host teams along with dates and course names. The background image at the top is of a large group of male cross country runners competing at the 2025 LSC Championships.Thu, 2 Jul 2026 11:37:00 CST415304https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/29/mens-cross-country-rivera-named-head-cross-country-coach.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/29/mens-cross-country-rivera-named-head-cross-country-coach.aspxMen's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Lubbock Christian University Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Tyree Gailes has announced the hiring of Nicholas Rivera as the new Head Cross Country Coach, taking over both the men's and women's distance programs.]]>This is a digital graphic welcoming Nichola Rivera as the new coach of the Lubbock Christian cross-country team. There is a featured image of Rivera in the center wearing a hat and sunglasses. The background image is of a large group of male runners competing in a cross-country race.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:11:00 CST415303https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/18/mens-golf-seven-lcu-golf-standouts-drive-into-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/18/mens-golf-seven-lcu-golf-standouts-drive-into-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxMen's Golf, Women's Golf

LUBBOCK, Texas (June 18, 2026) – Lubbock Christian University golf combined excellence in the classroom with success on the course, as seven Chaparrals and Lady Chaparrals were recognized on the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® At-Large Team.]]>Promotional graphic recognizing LCU golf players selected to the CSC Academic All-District Team. The background features a composite of a golf course fairway and a large white classical-style building. Bold light blue text on the left reads 'ACADEMIC' and along the bottom reads 'ALL-DISTRICT.' The CSC Academic All-District Team shield logo with an open book and stars is centered at the top. Seven student-athletes are featured standing in a row, all wearing blue LCU polo shirts. The four men on the left wear gray shorts and casual poses — one holds a putter, another makes an 'OK' hand gesture, one stands with arms crossed, and one leans playfully. The three women on the right wear gray golf skirts and pose playfully — one follows through on a golf swing holding a club overhead, one stands smiling with arms at her sides, and one poses with a hand on her hip. The LCU interlocking wordmark logo appears in the upper right corner and the New Balance logo appears in the lower right cornerThu, 18 Jun 2026 15:05:00 CST515302https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-tennis-aces-in-the-classroom-champions-on-the-court.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-tennis-aces-in-the-classroom-champions-on-the-court.aspxMen's Tennis

LUBBOCK, Texas (June 3, 2026) – For the first time in program history, Lubbock Christian University men's tennis placed student-athletes on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America® Team, with Mattia Ghedin and Pablo Segura earning First Team honors, Kelly Giese receiving Second Team recognition and Andres De Los Rios collecting Third Team accolades in Men's Tennis.]]>CSC Academic All-America promotional graphic featuring four LCU men's tennis players. The dark background includes a faded American flag with stars and stripes. The CSC Academic All-America Team shield logo and the header 'CSC Academic All-America' appear at the top left. The graphic is divided into four vertical panels, each featuring a player in a foreground portrait pose wearing a gray New Balance LCU polo shirt with arms crossed or gesturing, alongside a background action photo of the same player. From left to right: Kelly Giese from Manhattan Beach, California, Junior; Mattia Ghedin from Treviso, Italy, Senior; Pablo Segura from Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Junior; and Andres De Los Rios from Madrid, Spain, Senior. Each player's first name appears in red italic text above their last name in large bold white text, with their hometown and class year below. The New Balance logo appears at the bottom center. 'Lubbock Christian University' is printed vertically along the right edgeWed, 3 Jun 2026 14:25:00 CST1715300https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/2/womens-soccer-lady-chaps-announce-2026-slate.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/2/womens-soccer-lady-chaps-announce-2026-slate.aspxWomen's Soccer

Lubbock Christian University women's soccer head coach Alistair Caldwell has announced the 2026 schedule, which features 10 chances to watch the Lady Chaps at home.]]>This is a digital graphic with the 2026 Lubbock Christian women's soccer schedule. The background image is a picture of the crowd during a game at the LCU Soccer & Track Complex. There are logos of all opponents along with dates and times of the games listed.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:47:00 CST1115299https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/2/womens-tennis-straight-a-serves-de-bernardo-zoric-ace-academic-all-america-honors.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/2/womens-tennis-straight-a-serves-de-bernardo-zoric-ace-academic-all-america-honors.aspxWomen's Tennis

LUBBOCK, Texas (June 2, 2026) – Recently named the first ITA All-Americans in program history, Andrea De Bernardo and AnaMaria Zoric added another milestone for Lubbock Christian University women's tennis, becoming the program's first selections to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America® Women's Tennis Teams. Zoric earned First Team honors, while De Bernardo was named to the Third Team.]]>CSC Academic All-America promotional graphic featuring two LCU women's tennis players. The dark background includes a faded American flag with stars and stripes. The CSC Academic All-America Team shield logo and the header 'CSC Academic All-America' appear at the top. The graphic is split into two panels. Left panel: Andrea De Bernardo in a black LCU Tennis uniform with arms crossed and smiling in the foreground, with an action photo of her in a white LCU shirt and blue skirt hitting a backhand in the background. Her name 'Andrea' appears in red italic text above 'De Barnardo' in large bold white text, with 'Caracas, Venezuela' and 'Junior' below. Right panel: Anamaria Zoric in a black LCU Tennis uniform with arms crossed and smiling in the foreground, with an action photo of her hitting a shot in the background. Her name 'Anamaria' appears in red italic text above 'Zoric' in large bold white text, with 'Zubrovnik, Croatia' and 'Sophomore' below.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:47:00 CST1815298https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/2/mens-tennis-giese-again-lcu-star-earns-second-straight-ita-all-america-honor.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/6/2/mens-tennis-giese-again-lcu-star-earns-second-straight-ita-all-america-honor.aspxMen's Tennis

LUBBOCK, Texas (June 2, 2026) – Lubbock Christian University's men's tennis program has their first two-time ITA All-America selection, as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association recognized Kelly Giese with the honor in singles.]]>ITA All-American promotional graphic for LCU Men's Tennis. The background features a dramatic aerial photograph of clouds and a blue sky with golden horizon light. Bold dark navy text at the top reads 'Men's Tennis' and large bold red text below reads 'All-American.' LCU men's tennis player Kelly Giese stands centered in the image with arms crossed and smiling, wearing a light blue New Balance LCU polo shirt. His name 'Kelly Giese' appears in small white text to his left. The ITA logo with a gold tennis ball appears to his right. At the bottom center, a stylized American flag LCU Chaparral bird logo is displayed above the text 'Lady Chaps Men's Tennis.' The New Balance logo appears in the upper left cornerTue, 2 Jun 2026 13:41:00 CST1715297