https://lcuchaps.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Lubbock Christian University Athleticsen-us60https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-track-field-gray-takes-seventh-at-d-ii-championships.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-track-field-gray-takes-seventh-at-d-ii-championships.aspxMen's Track & Field

Lubbock Christian University junior Maurice Gray earned a podium finish at the NCAA Division II Track and Field National Championships at Francis G. Welch Stadium on Thursday.]]>This is a photo of Lubbock Christian track athlete Maurice Gray participating in the long jump at the Lone Star Conference Track and Field Outdoor Championships.Thu, 21 May 2026 18:28:00 CST1315291https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-tennis-quarterfinal-curtain-call-ends-historic-chaparrals-run.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-tennis-quarterfinal-curtain-call-ends-historic-chaparrals-run.aspxMen's Tennis

SURPRISE, Ariz. (May 21, 2026) – No. 12 Lubbock Christian saw its historic season come to an end Thursday morning, falling 4-0 to No. 4 Flagler College in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Championships at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. The loss snapped a 13-match winning streak for the Chaparrals, who closed the season 23-6 overall after capturing both the program's first Lone Star Conference regular-season championship and a second consecutive LSC tournament title.]]>The LCU Chaparrals men's tennis team huddles together on an outdoor tennis court, arms around each other's shoulders and waists in a tight group embrace. Most players wear blue LCU shirts and black shorts, with LCU logos visible on several shorts. One player on the left is shirtless. A coach in a white shirt and blue cap is visible within the huddle. The group faces away from the camera toward a chain-link fence with a teal windscreen. The image conveys a moment of team unity, likely following the conclusion of a matchThu, 21 May 2026 16:11:00 CST1715290https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-tennis-no-surprise-in-surprise-lcu-sweeps-into-round-of-eight.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-tennis-no-surprise-in-surprise-lcu-sweeps-into-round-of-eight.aspxMen's Tennis

SURPRISE, Ariz. (May 20, 2026) – No.3-seed No. 12 Lubbock Christian University continued its historic postseason run Wednesday afternoon, advancing to the NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Championships quarterfinals with a 4-0 sweep of No.14-seed No. 35 Harding at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. The victory pushed the Chaparrals to 23-5 overall, extended their winning streak to 13 consecutive matches and improved LCU to 5-3 all-time in NCAA postseason play while securing the program's second straight berth into the national quarterfinal round.]]>Action photograph taken during an LCU men's tennis doubles match on an outdoor hard court. In the foreground, two LCU players in white New Balance shirts with the LCU Tennis logo and blue shorts face each other in a between-point exchange. The player on the right, wearing a white headband and a red wristband, holds a green and orange tennis racket and appears to be talking to his doubles partner. The player on the left, seen from behind and wearing a striped visor, holds a blue racket. In the background, a third person — partially visible near the fence — raises their arm in celebration. Additional tennis courts, chain-link fencing, and trees are visible in the background under a clear blue skyWed, 20 May 2026 22:16:00 CST1715289https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-track-field-gray-competing-at-d-ii-national-championships.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/20/mens-track-field-gray-competing-at-d-ii-national-championships.aspxMen's Track & Field

Lubbock Christian University junior jumper Maurice Gray will compete at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championships on Thursday at Francis G. Welch Stadium.]]>This is a digital graphic promoting LCU's competition at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas. The featured images are action shots of jumper Maurice Gray, who is wearing a blue LCU uniform.Wed, 20 May 2026 10:44:00 CST1315288https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/18/womens-tennis-lcu-tennis-nets-pair-of-ita-regional-honors-as-jones-zoric-recognized.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/18/womens-tennis-lcu-tennis-nets-pair-of-ita-regional-honors-as-jones-zoric-recognized.aspxMen's Tennis, Women's Tennis

LUBBOCK, Texas (May 18, 2026) - Lubbock Christian University tennis added two more honors to its growing list of national honorees, as Director of Tennis and Head Coach Hutton Jones was named the ITA/ Dunlop Division II South Central Region Men's Coach of the Year and Lady Chaparral standout AnaMaria Zoric earned ITA Division II South Central Region Women's Player to Watch honors, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association in its annual regional awards release.]]>Lubbock Christian University ITA South Central Regional Awards promotional graphic with a dark blue background. On the left, men's tennis head coach Hutton Jones, wearing a blue LCU polo and white cap, gestures with his hand while speaking. He is honored as the ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year for Men's Tennis. On the right, women's tennis player Anamaria Zoric, wearing a black LCU long-sleeve shirt and blue visor, holds a tennis racket in a ready position. She is honored as the ITA Player to Watch for Women's Tennis. The ITA logo with a gold tennis ball appears in the center, along with the LCU Tennis bird logo and New Balance logo at the bottom. Bold text at the top reads: Regional Awards, ITA South Central RegionMon, 18 May 2026 18:01:00 CST1815286https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/18/baseball-three-chaps-recognized-by-ncbwa.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/18/baseball-three-chaps-recognized-by-ncbwa.aspxBaseball

Three Lubbock Christian University players were named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All-Region Teams, the association announced.]]>This is a digital graphic announcing the three Lubbock Christian baseball players selected by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association for All-Region recognition. There are action shots of each player, from left to right, Aaron Rubio (blue jersey, #23), Hudson Grace (white jersey, #9) and Jorge De Los Santos (blue jersey, #6).Mon, 18 May 2026 08:58:00 CST115285https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-vire-earns-nfca-all-region-recognition-after-standout-junior-campaign.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/15/softball-vire-earns-nfca-all-region-recognition-after-standout-junior-campaign.aspxSoftball

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 15, 2026) – Lubbock Christian University softball standout Kadin Vire has been named a 2026 NFCA Division II All-South Central Region selection, as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Vire earned recognition as the region's Second Team DP/Utility/Non-Pitcher selection.]]>Promotional graphic honoring LCU softball player Kadin Vire as an NFCA All-Region selection. Three action photos of Vire in her blue and white LCU Chaparrals uniform are layered across the image: one celebrating with arms raised, one in full catcher's gear reaching to make a play, and one crouching in catching position holding a softball. The NFCA All-Region logo and text appear in the upper left. The player's name, Kadin Vire, is displayed in bold white and red text. The LCU Chaparral bird mascot logo appears in the lower left. The LCU wordmark logo is at the top centerFri, 15 May 2026 16:55:00 CST715284https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/15/baseball-chap-season-ends-in-ncaa-tournament.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/15/baseball-chap-season-ends-in-ncaa-tournament.aspxBaseball

The 2026 Lubbock Christian University season came to an end on Thursday as the Chaps fell to No. 22 St. Mary's 6-2 and No. 1 Colorado Mesa 15-12 in the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament.]]>26_BSB_Blackwood_G56Fri, 15 May 2026 00:46:00 CST115283https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/13/baseball-tourney-journey-opens-in-centennial-state.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/13/baseball-tourney-journey-opens-in-centennial-state.aspxBaseball

It's a rematch of last week's Lone Star Conference Tournament elimination game, but the stakes are now much higher as Lubbock Christian University and St. Mary's meet in the first round of the South Central Regional.]]>This is a digital graphic promoting the Lubbock Christian baseball game against St. Mary's at 3:05 p.m. on May 14 at the Diamond in Grand Junction, Colorado. The featured image is of Chaparral Jorge De Los Santos (blue jersey, #6, white pants, blue hat) shown standing with his arms crossed. There is a black and white background photo of De Los Santos yelling in celebration with some teammates.Wed, 13 May 2026 14:10:00 CST115282https://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-tennis-chaps-punch-return-ticket-to-ncaa-final-site-with-4-1-regional-win-over-msu.aspxhttps://lcuchaps.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-tennis-chaps-punch-return-ticket-to-ncaa-final-site-with-4-1-regional-win-over-msu.aspxMen's Tennis

LUBBOCK, Texas (May 12, 2026) – No. 12 Lubbock Christian University continued its postseason surge Tuesday afternoon, defeating No. 25 Midwestern State 4-1 in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional at Penny Gullo Tennis Center to advance to the NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Championships final site for the second consecutive season. The victory improved the Chaparrals to 22-5 overall, extended their winning streak to 12 matches and marked LCU's fifth straight victory over Midwestern State.]]>The Lubbock Christian University Chaps Men's Tennis team and coaching staff pose together on a sunny outdoor blue tennis court, all wearing blue LCU New Balance uniforms. The group of approximately thirteen players and coaches stands in a row with arms around each other, holding a large "2026 DII Men's Tennis Championships — Ticket Punched" sign in front of them. An NCAA Championships backdrop banner is partially visible in the background along with light poles and a chain-link fence under a clear blue sky.Tue, 12 May 2026 19:02:00 CST1715281