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AUSTIN, Texas (January 2, 2026) – No. 7 Lubbock Christian University returns from the holiday break and dives back into Lone Star Conference play this weekend, continuing its seven-game road swing with a 5:30 p.m. matchup Friday at St. Edward’s and a 1 p.m. contest Sunday at St. Mary’s in San Antonio.
 




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Fri. Jan, 2
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IT WAS THE GAME BEFORE CHRISTMAS (BREAK)
No. 3 Lubbock Christian erased a 16-point first-quarter deficit and rode a historic shooting night from the perimeter to an 80–73 win over Metropolitan State of Denver. The Lady Chaps buried 15 three-pointers—their most ever in a road game and tied for the sixth-most in a game since 2008—while rallying from a 26–10 hole late in the opening quarter. LCU finished 15-of-29 from deep and flipped the game with a 23–8 third quarter, turning a halftime deficit into a lead it never gave back.
 
Kennedy Chappell paced LCU with 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, leading the Lady Chaps in all three categories. Freshman Kyndle Cunningham added a career-high 14 points off the bench, going a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range. Taylor Allen, Maddie Moyers and Martie McCoy each scored 11, with McCoy also recording six rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. LCU outscored MSU Denver 40–24 in the second half and improved to 5–1 on the road during its seven-game road swing.
 
The comeback was the largest of LCU’s NCAA era, surpassing a 15-point rally—also against MSU Denver—and marked the second time this season the Lady Chaps have erased a deficit of 13 points or more.
 
MSU Denver connected on 14 three-pointers of its own—its highest total since 2019—as the teams combined for 29 made threes, the most in a game in LCU’s NCAA era. Mikylah Espinosa led the Roadrunners with 18 points, while Jadyn Watts posted 16 points and 10 rebounds. But the Roadrunners cooled off after halftime, shooting just 32.1% in the second half as LCU pulled away late behind timely shooting and efficient ball movement.
 
CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
1 > Nation’s Elite, Proven on the Road
Lubbock Christian continues to cement its place among Division II’s elite, improving to 12–1 overall and 4–0 in Lone Star Conference play, owning the league’s best overall winning percentage (.923) and standing alone atop the LSC standings. LCU’s comeback win at MSU Denver marked LCU’s fifth road victory of the season and capped the program’s largest comeback of the NCAA era (16 points). The Lady Chaps rank 7th nationally in winning percentage and are 5–1 away from home and are 3-1 over their active seven-game road swing.
 
2 > Division II’s Most Dangerous Three-Point Team
LCU has fully separated itself as one of the nation’s premier perimeter attacks, ranking second nationally and first in the LSC in three-point percentage (39.7%) and 10th nationally in made threes per game (8.8). Against MSU Denver, the Lady Chaps knocked down 15 three-pointers, a program road record and tied for the sixth-most in a game since 2008. Seven different Lady Chaps connected from deep, as LCU continues to combine volume, efficiency, and balance from beyond the arc.
3 > Kennedy Chappell: One of Division II’s Most Complete Guards
Junior Kennedy Chappell remains the engine of the Lady Chap attack, leading the LSC in total points (213), assists (60), field goals made (74), free throws made (57) and minutes per game (34.9). She ranks 24th nationally in total points, 29th in assists per game (4.6) and owns the top field-goal percentage in the LSC (54.0%). At MSUD, Chappell delivered an 18-point, 8-rebound, 7-assist performance—becoming just the second player in LCU’s NCAA era to reach those marks in a single game.
 
4 > Efficiency, Ball Security, and Discipline Define LCU
LCU’s efficiency shows up across the stat sheet, ranking 45th nationally in field-goal percentage (43.3%), 58th in scoring defense (58.5 ppg) and 64th in scoring margin (+10.2). Ball security remains a calling card, as the Lady Chaps sit 21st nationally and first in the LSC in fewest turnovers per game (13.8), while also ranking 33rd nationally and first in the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.03). Against MSU Denver, LCU committed just seven fouls, their fewest in over a calendar year.
 
5 > Balance and Depth Fuel Consistency
LCU’s production continues to come from everywhere, with five players scoring in double figures in Denver and 10 different Lady Chaps reaching double-figure scoring at least once this season. Meg Meekins ranks 22nd nationally and leads the LSC in three-point percentage (43.8%), riding an active streak of 13 straight games with a made three. Martie McCoy ranks 4th nationally and leads the LSC in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.74), while freshman Kyndle Cunningham delivered a breakout performance off the bench with a career-high 14 points on a perfect 4-for-4 from three (against MSU Denver), underscoring the depth that continues to separate LCU within the conference.
 
ON THE ROAD
Lubbock Christian has continued to thrive away from home this season, compiling a 5–1 record in true road gameswhile outscoring opponents 65.7–57.8 for a +7.8 scoring margin. The Lady Chaps have been efficient offensively on hostile floors, shooting 43.2% from the field and an outstanding 41.4% from three-point range, while averaging 8.8 made three-pointers per game—a figure that mirrors their national ranking among Division II’s most dangerous perimeter teams.
 
Defensively, LCU has been equally steady on the road, holding opponents to 37.0% shooting overall and 29.6% from beyond the arc, limiting foes to fewer than 58 points per game. The Lady Chaps have also controlled the glass in away contests, owning a +4.2 rebounding margin (34.3–30.2), while moving the ball effectively with 12.3 assists per game.
 
Individually, Kennedy Chappell leads the way in road games, averaging 15.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest while shooting 52.2% from the floor. Meg Meekins adds 12.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, knocking down 36.7% from three-point range, while Martie McCoy contributes 9.7 points per game and shoots an impressive 52.9% from beyond the arc in road play. Off the bench, Maddie Moyers has provided a consistent spark, averaging 6.0 points per game and connecting on 47.4% of her three-point attempts.
 
LCU had a setback at UCCS (Dec. 16), snapping a 14-game road win streak, but the Lady Chaps responded emphatically two nights later at MSU Denver.
 
CONFERENCE CONVERSATION
Lubbock Christian has opened Lone Star Conference play with a composed, balanced 4–0 start, outscoring opponents 66.5–54.5 for a +12.0 scoring margin. The Lady Chaps are shooting 40.8% from the field and a sharp 40.8% from three (31 made threes — 7.8 per game), while also creating separation at the free-throw line, where they hold a 67–55 scoring edge and are shooting 72.8% at the stripe. Despite a slight –1.8 rebounding margin, LCU has controlled possessions with a +2.5 turnover margin and has assisted on 46 of 84 made field goals. Defensively, the Lady Chaps have held all four league opponents under 60 points and limited conference foes to 33.5% shooting and 29.9% from beyond the arc.
 
Individually, Kennedy Chappell continues to operate as one of the LSC’s most efficient scorers, averaging 15.8 points per game on 54.1% shooting, while adding 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.0 steals per contest. Martie McCoy is averaging 11.5 points to go with a team-leading 6.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists, and Meg Meekins provides 12.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 35.7% from three. Deja Johnson has added reliable punch off the bench with 5.0 points per game and a stellar 92.9% at the line, while Taylor Allen has knocked down 44.4% from deep and Raegan Lee contributes 4.8 points and 5.3 boards per outing. Through four conference games, LCU is averaging 7.8 made threes, forcing nearly 16 turnovers per game, and has produced double-digit wins in three of four outings — reinforcing the balanced, disciplined blueprint behind their undefeated conference start.
 
EYE-OPENING
The 2025-26 season marks LCU’s 13th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 331-63 record (84.0%) in that span. In NCAA postseason play, the Lady Chaps are 27-5 all-time (78.1%).
 
CLOSING THE BOOKS ON 2025
The Lady Chaps closed the 2025 calendar with a record of 35-3 (92.1%) of games played in 2025 (combining 2025 games played during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons). The 35 wins marked the most for LCU in a calendar year period.

Here is a year-by-year look since 2015 of LCU’s calendar-record success.

2025 – 35-3 (92.1%) 

2024 – 23-10 (69.7%)

2023 – 23-10 (69.7%)

2022 – 26-9 (74.3%)

2021 – 32-2 (94.1%)

2020 – 19-3 (86.4%)

2019 – 22-1 (95.7%)

2018 – 29-5 (85.3%)

2017 – 26-5 (83.9%)

2016 – 29-10 (74.4%)

2015 – 24-4 (85.7%)

 

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.7 nationally in the poll, dropping from No.3 in the prior poll.

 

FIVE FACTS ABOUT SEU       

1 > St. Edward’s enters the weekend at 8–3 overall and 2–1 in Lone Star Conference play, sitting in the upper half of the league standings. The Hilltoppers have protected their home floor with a perfect 5–0 record in Austin and carry a five-game home winning streak into Friday’s matchup. SEU averages 66.5 points per game while allowing 61.3, ranking sixth in the LSC in scoring offense and ninth in scoring defense, and has won four games this season by double digits.

 

2 > Defense and interior presence are core strengths for St. Edward’s. The Hilltoppers rank third in the LSC in blocked shots (4.5 per game) and sit among the conference leaders in turnover margin at +1.7, forcing opponents into 19.5 turnovers per game. SEU also owns a +2.0 rebounding margin, helping them control tempo and limit second-chance points.

 

3 > Offensively, St. Edward’s does most of its damage inside the arc and at the foul line. The Hilltoppers shoot 40.7% from the field and rank fifth in the LSC with 15.2 free throws made per game on 72.6% shooting at the stripe. Perimeter shooting has been streaky — SEU averages 4.3 threes per game and hits 26.4% from deep, ranking 12th in the league. They have been limited to one game this season with more than six made three-pointers.

 

4 > Suni Davis leads the attack at 14.6 points per game while shooting 91.2% at the free-throw line, ranking second in the LSC (16th nationally). She is joined in double figures by Kiana Bennett (11.2 ppg) and Mikah Chapman (10.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg) — the Frenship HS product who shoots 53.1% from the floor. Kendall Beck adds 7.4 points and a team-best 6.5 rebounds per game, giving SEU a balanced scoring core.

 

5 > The Hilltoppers also receive major interior production from 6-2 center Jasmyn Jackson, who ranks fourth in the LSC in total blocks (18). Jackson anchors a defense that also has Beck (11, 5th in LSC) and Chapman (10, 7th) providing SEU with three players in the top-10 in the LSC in total blocks.

 

THE SERIES AGAINST SEU

LCU has won 18 of the last 20 meetings, including the last 10 (SEU’s last win was Mar. 5, 2017 in the Heartland Conference Tournament in Tulsa, Okla.), and leads the all-time series at 19-6. Last season (Nov. 21, 2024), LCU defeated SEU 61-56 in Lubbock. On Feb. 22, 2024, LCU made their first trip to Austin since Jan. 24, 2019 (won 66-57) and defeated SEU 66-58 for their third consecutive series win in Austin, where the Lady Chaps are 7-5 all-time against SEU (only two of the prior eight meetings have been in Austin).

 

PRIOR MEETING VS. SEU

LUBBOCK, Texas (Nov. 21, 2024) – LCU 61 – SEU 56

Grace Foster posted a 22-point, 11-rebound double-double — including 14 points after halftime — to help No. 7 Lubbock Christian erase an early deficit and defeat St. Edward’s 61–56 in the Lone Star Conference opener at Rip Griffin Center. The Lady Chaps also received 17 points and six rebounds from Audrey Robertson and 13 points off the bench from Tia Johnson.

 

LCU trailed 16–7 in the first quarter as the Hilltoppers opened 4-for-5 from three, but the Lady Chaps steadied and briefly led late in the second before SEU took a 35–32 halftime edge. LCU seized control in the third behind a 9–0 run — part of a stretch in which the Hilltoppers went nearly six minutes without a field goal — to move in front 48–44. Another SEU drought spanning more than five minutes in the fourth helped LCU protect the lead, with Foster scoring nine of the team’s 13 points in the final period.

 

LCU held St. Edward’s to 32.7% shooting and forced 13 turnovers while committing just seven. Johnson’s 13 points marked a career high, and Foster collected her third double-double of the season and 20th of her career.

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