https://lcuchaps.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Lubbock Christian University Athleticsen-us60https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/20/womens-volleyball-on-the-watch-lcu-picked-no-3-as-sears-earns-preseason-setter-of-the-year.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/20/womens-volleyball-on-the-watch-lcu-picked-no-3-as-sears-earns-preseason-setter-of-the-year.aspxWomen's Volleyball

LUBBOCK, Texas (Aug. 20, 2026) – Lubbock Christian University sophomore Camdyn Sears has been named the Lone Star Conference Preseason Setter of the Year, while the defending LSC regular-season co-champion Lady Chaparrals were picked third in the conference's 2026 preseason volleyball poll announced Thursday. She was also named as a LSC Setter to Watch and joined Ramsey Clark (Defensive Player to Watch) and Leigh Jespersen (Offensive Player to Watch), as each LSC team had a trio of LSC Players to Watch for the 2026 season.]]>A split-panel graphic for LCU Volleyball combining two announcements: on the left, a "#2 – 2026 LSC Volleyball Preseason Poll" graphic showing the team celebrating with the Chaps Volleyball logo; on the right, the Players to Watch graphic featuring Ramsey Clark, Leigh Jespersen, and Camdyn Sears. New Balance logo in the bottom right.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:22:00 CST1215318https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/19/womens-soccer-lsc-poll-slates-lady-chaps-ninth.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/19/womens-soccer-lsc-poll-slates-lady-chaps-ninth.aspxWomen's Soccer

The Lone Star Conference announced its 2026 women's soccer preseason poll and players to watch on Wednesday, with Lubbock Christian University picked to finish ninth and Riley Espinoza, Casey Storer and Emma Wright named players to watch.]]>This is a digital graphic announcing Lubbock Christian as ninth in the 2026 Lone Star Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Poll. It also features three images of players to watch, who from left to right are Casey Storer, Emma Wright and Riley Espinoza. Storer and Espinoza are both in blue jerseys, while Wright is in red. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:01:00 CST1115317https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/18/mens-soccer-chaps-picked-fourth-in-lsc-poll.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/18/mens-soccer-chaps-picked-fourth-in-lsc-poll.aspxMen's Soccer

The Lubbock Christian University men's soccer team was picked to finish fifth in the Lone Star Conference Preseason Poll, which was released on Tuesday.]]>This is a digital graphic announcing that the Lubbock Christian men's soccer team was picked fourth in the LSC Presason Poll. The featured image is of head coach Collin Cone standing in the midst of the 2025 team. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 CST615316https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/17/womens-volleyball-chaptivated-a-birthday-a-beginning-and-a-place-to-belong.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/17/womens-volleyball-chaptivated-a-birthday-a-beginning-and-a-place-to-belong.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Our CHAPtivated Series is our special stories focusing on the lives of LCU student-athletes. This edition focuses on LCU volleyball's Leigh Jespersen, who is the only incoming transfer on the Lady Chaps roster, as they are currently training and preparing for the 2026 season.]]>A CHAPtivated series graphic featuring LCU volleyball player Leigh Jespersen. The LCU Chaparrals logo appears in the top left and the New Balance logo in the bottom right. Three images of Jespersen are featured: an action shot of her in a white Lubbock Christian number 9 jersey leaping to spike, a close-up of her in a light blue Chaps practice shirt in a ready defensive stance, and a second game-action silhouette in the upper right. Text reads "Leigh Jespersen – A Joyful Beginning" above the "CHAPtivated – The LCU Athletics Storytelling Series" logo in bold blue lettering against a dramatic blue stadium background.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:27:00 CST1215315https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/1/general-lcu-athletic-hall-of-honor-nominations-open.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/8/1/general-lcu-athletic-hall-of-honor-nominations-open.aspxGeneral

Nominations for future classes of inductees to the Lubbock Christian University Athletic Hall of Honor open today and will be accepted through August 31, 2026.]]>This is a digital graphic announcing that nominations are now open for the LCU Hall of Honor. The featured background image is a black and white photo of the old LCU Fieldhouse. There are smaller images of antique televisions with screens featuring images of Hall of Honor members.Sat, 1 Aug 2026 09:00:00 CST215312https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/31/mens-tennis-game-set-hallum-mitch-hallum-takes-over-lcu-tennis-programs.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/31/mens-tennis-game-set-hallum-mitch-hallum-takes-over-lcu-tennis-programs.aspxMen's Tennis, Women's Tennis

LUBBOCK, Texas (July 31, 2026) – Lubbock Christian University Director of Athletics Andrew Sorrells announced the hiring of Mitch Hallum as the university's new Director of Tennis and Head Coach of the Chaparrals and Lady Chaparrals tennis programs.]]>A welcome graphic for Mitch Hallum as LCU's new Director of Tennis and Men's & Women's Tennis Head Coach. The LCU Tennis logo appears in the top left corner. Three photos of Hallum are featured against a blue tennis court background: a full-body shot holding a racket in a white LCU shirt, a close-up portrait smiling in a gray LCU New Balance polo, and a sideline shot clapping in an LCU staff shirt. Text reads "Welcome Mitch Hallum – Director of Tennis – Men's & Women's Tennis Head Coach" in bold red and white lettering.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:02:00 CST1715314https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/29/mens-tennis-chaptivated-from-first-serve-to-lasting-legacy.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/29/mens-tennis-chaptivated-from-first-serve-to-lasting-legacy.aspxMen's Tennis

Kelly Giese arrived at Lubbock Christian University with few expectations and even fewer guarantees. When he joined the program, men's tennis was still in its infancy—no history, no legacy, just a handful of players with big dreams. Four years later, Giese left as a two-time ITA All-American, a Lone Star Conference Player of the Year, and a captain who helped transform LCU into one of the nation's premier Division II programs.]]>A CHAPtivated series graphic featuring LCU tennis player Kelly Giese. The LCU Chaparrals logo appears in the top left. On the left, Giese is shown mid-match hitting a forehand in a blue LCU tennis uniform with a yellow ball in frame. On the right, he poses with arms crossed and a smile, wearing a gray LCU New Balance polo, with a second action shot visible in the upper background. Text reads "Kelly Giese – Building a Legacy" above the "CHAPtivated – The LCU Athletics Storytelling Series" logo in bold blue lettering. The background features a blue tennis court setting.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:02:00 CST1715313https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/28/mens-golf-teeing-off-2026-27-fall-golf-schedules-announced.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/28/mens-golf-teeing-off-2026-27-fall-golf-schedules-announced.aspxMen's Golf, Women's Golf

LUBBOCK, Texas (July 28, 2026) – Lubbock Christian University head golf coach Jeff Maciejewski has announced the fall portions of the Chaparrals' and Lady Chaparrals' 2026-27 schedules, with the two programs combining to compete in eight tournaments across five states and Mexico.]]>The 2026 Fall Schedule graphic for LCU Men's and Women's Golf. The New Balance logo appears in the top left and the LSC logo in the bottom right. Two golfers mid-swing — a male in a patterned white shirt and a female in a blue polo — are featured on the left against a dramatic night sky backdrop, with the LCU Chaparrals logo visible. Women's schedule: Sept. 14–15, RJGA Shootout at Estrella, Goodyear, AZ | Sept. 20–21, Westminster Wasatch Invitational, South Jordan, UT | Sept. 28–29, West Texas A&M Fall Invitational, Amarillo, TX | Oct. 19–20, Midwestern State Invitational, Wichita Falls, TX. Men's schedule: Sept. 27–29, Shootout at PGA Riviera Maya, Akumal, Mexico | Oct. 5–6, The Hrnciar, Duncan, OK | Oct. 12–13, Ryan Palmer Invitational, Amarillo, TX | Oct. 26–27, NCAA II South Central/West Regional Preview, San Antonio, TX.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:19:00 CST515311https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/24/womens-volleyball-academic-excellence-spikes-again.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/24/womens-volleyball-academic-excellence-spikes-again.aspxWomen's Volleyball

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2026) — The Lubbock Christian University volleyball program received a pair of national academic honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association, earning the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award and a place on the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award Honor Roll.]]>A graphic announcing LCU Lady Chaps Volleyball earning the AVCA Team Academic Award and Honor Roll. The LCU Chaparrals logo appears in the top left. Six female student-athletes in blue graduation robes over their Lubbock Christian uniforms pose together on the left. The AVCA+ Team Academic Honor Roll logo appears on the right alongside text reading "Lady Chaps Earn AVCA Team Academic Award + Honor Roll." Stats shown: Top 20% in NCAA Division II | 3.74 Team GPA. Footer reads: 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award and Honor Roll | Lubbock Christian Volleyball.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:22:00 CST1215310https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/24/womens-basketball-nothing-but-net-and-straight-a-s.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/7/24/womens-basketball-nothing-but-net-and-straight-a-s.aspxWomen's Basketball

ATLANTA, Ga. (July 24, 2026) — The Lubbock Christian University women's basketball program earned another national academic distinction, ranking 11th among NCAA Division II programs in the 2025-26 Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll.]]>A graphic announcing LCU Lady Chaps Women's Basketball earning the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. The LCU Chaparrals logo appears in the top left. Four female student-athletes wearing blue graduation robes over their "Lady Chaps" uniforms pose together on the left. The WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll badge appears on the right alongside text reading "Lady Chaps Earn WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor." Stats shown: No. 11 in NCAA Division II | 3.775 Team GPA. Footer reads: 2025-26 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll | Lubbock Christian Women's Basketball.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:41:00 CST815309