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LUBBOCK, Texas\u00a0(January 17, 2025) \u2013 With Lone Star Conference title implications looming and momentum surging on both sides, No. 11 Lubbock Christian University remains at Rip Griffin Center Saturday to host conference-unbeaten Eastern New Mexico in a marquee LSC matchup at 1 p.m. The Lady Chaparrals, eager to respond after seeing a historic home winning streak snapped Thursday, welcome a red-hot Greyhounds squad riding a six-game win streak and an unblemished 8\u20130 conference record.
TICKETS<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n LADY CHAPS TUMBLED IN THURSDAY’S SECOND HALF CHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS 2 > Nationally Elite from Deep NCAA DIVISION II’S LONGEST HOME WIN STREAKS EYE-OPENING
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\nNo. 7 West Texas A&M used a balanced scoring effort and a dominant second-half surge to snap No. 11 Lubbock Christian University’s 22-game home winning streak, defeating the Lady Chaps 70\u201359 in a Lone Star Conference “Rivalry on the Range” matchup.
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\nLubbock Christian (14\u20133, 6\u20132 LSC) set the tone early, opening the game a perfect 6-of-6 from the field and 4-of-4 from three-point range in the first quarter to build a 25\u201317 lead. The Lady Chaps carried that momentum into halftime, holding a 38\u201330 advantage after shooting 75 percent in the opening quarter and leading for nearly 24 minutes overall.
\nWest Texas A&M (16\u20131, 8\u20130 LSC) flipped the game after the break, outscoring LCU 23\u201310 in the third quarter to seize control. The Lady Buffs used multiple scoring runs and a strong presence on the glass to take a 53\u201348 lead into the fourth quarter, finishing the second half with a 20\u201312 rebounding edge and a 15\u20134 advantage in second-chance points.
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\nWTAMU sealed the win with a 12\u20130 run midway through the fourth quarter, while also outscoring LCU 15\u20133 from three-point range and 15\u20136 at the free-throw line after halftime.
\nKennedy Chappell<\/a> led Lubbock Christian with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists, extending her double-figure scoring streak to 12 games. Martie McCoy<\/a> added 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds, while freshman Meg Meekins<\/a> scored 13 points for her 12th double-digit outing of the season. Tia Johnson<\/a> chipped in 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting.
\nWest Texas A&M placed five players in double figures, led by Henley West’s 15 points. Taylor Haggan and Claire Graham each scored 12, while Karley Motschenbacher posted nine points and a game-high 14 rebounds.
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\nThe loss marked just the second home defeat to West Texas A&M in program history and ended one of the longest active home winning streaks in Division II.<\/p>\n
\n1 > In the Thick of the LSC Race
\nLubbock Christian stands 14\u20133 overall and 6\u20132 in Lone Star Conference play, sitting fifth in the league standings and just two games back of the unbeaten trio atop the table (West Texas A&M, Texas Woman’s and Eastern New Mexico at 8\u20130). The Lady Chaps own the third-best overall winning percentage in the LSC (.824) and continue to separate themselves away from Rip Griffin Center, posting a 7\u20132 mark in true road games and a perfect 3\u20130 record at neutral sites. LCU joins ENMU and Western New Mexico as playing the fewest (5) home games of LSC teams.<\/p>\n
\nLCU remains one of the nation’s premier perimeter-shooting teams, ranking fourth nationally and first in the LSC in three-point percentage at 38.2%. The Lady Chaps also rank 35th nationally and second in the conference with 7.9 made threes per game, combining efficiency with volume. LCU is one of only a handful of Division II programs ranking inside the national top 40 in both three-point accuracy and makes per contest.
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\n3 >\u00a0Kennedy Chappell<\/a> Drives It All
\nKennedy Chappell<\/a> continues to drive LCU’s offense, leading the Lone Star Conference in total points (282), assists (70) and free throws made (81), while ranking 30th nationally in scoring (16.6 ppg). She also sits first in the LSC and 30th nationally in field-goal percentage (54.0%) among high-usage guards. Chappell has scored in double figures in 16 of 17 games this season and is riding a 12-game double-digit scoring streak.
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\n4 > Efficient, Composed, and Disciplined
\nDespite a challenging outing last time out, LCU remains one of the most efficient teams in Division II. The Lady Chaps rank 20th nationally and second in the LSC in field-goal percentage (44.6%), 29th nationally and second in the league in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.04), and 15th nationally in fewest turnovers per game (13.4). Their ability to protect possessions continues to be a defining strength against high-pressure defenses.
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\n5 > Depth with Purpose
\nBalance remains a hallmark of the Lady Chaps. Meg Meekins<\/a> ranks second on the team in scoring (14.2 ppg) and leads the LSC in three-point percentage at 40.9%, while Martie McCoy<\/a> ranks first in the conference and fourth nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.91). Ten different players have reached double figures in a game this season, and LCU averages 18.7 bench points per contest, allowing the Lady Chaps to sustain production throughout the rotation.
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\nSWEET HOME (ON) CHICAGO
\nLCU, which went a perfect 13\u20130 on its home floor last season, is 4\u20131 inside Rip Griffin Center during the 2025\u201326 campaign, with its lone setback coming last time out against No. 7 West Texas A&M. Despite the recent result, the Lady Chaps continue to be strong at home, averaging 69.2 points per game while holding opponents to 59.6 points, good for a +9.6 scoring margin in five contests.
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\nMeg Meekins<\/a> has been LCU’s most productive scorer at home, averaging 16.4 points per game while shooting 48.3 percent from three-point range (14-of-29). Kennedy Chappell<\/a> follows closely at 16.2 points per game, pairing efficient shooting (.500 FG) with steady playmaking (3.8 assists per game) and an 80.0 percent mark at the free-throw line in home action. Martie McCoy<\/a> has added balance, averaging 11.0 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game at Rip Griffin Center, while shooting 53.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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\nAs a team, LCU is shooting 44.2 percent from the field and an impressive 40.8 percent from three-point range at home, while forcing more turnovers than it commits (+2.2 turnover margin). The Lady Chaps have recorded at least 65 points in four of five home games, including wins over Angelo State and UT Permian Basin in conference play.
\nThe loss to West Texas A&M snapped LCU’s 22-game home winning streak, which had ranked as the third-longest active streak in NCAA Division II entering the game. It marked the Lady Chaps’ first home defeat since Jan. 27, 2024, ending a run that dated back nearly a full calendar year at Rip Griffin Center.
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\nOn Feb. 2, 2023, LCU’s NCAA Division II record home win streak ended at 113 games with a loss to Angelo State. The defeat marked the Lady Chaps’ first home loss since Jan. 1, 2015, against Oklahoma City University. During the streak, LCU also posted a 7-0 record in NCAA postseason play in Lubbock (excluding a 4-0 mark in LSC postseason play) and won 88 consecutive home conference games, with their last conference home loss occurring on Jan. 10, 2013, also against Oklahoma City. LCU achieved a perfect 49-0 record in Heartland Conference home games and went 11-0 against nationally ranked opponents during the streak.<\/p>\n
\n113 – Lubbock Christian Jan. 1, 2015 – Feb. 2, 2023
\n87 – Neb. Kearney Jan. 31, 1995-Nov. 24, 2001
\n85 – West Tex. A&M Jan. 9, 1987-Dec. 6, 1991
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\nCONFERENCE CONVERSATION
\nLubbock Christian has opened Lone Star Conference play at 6\u20132, outscoring league opponents 66.5\u201358.8 for a +7.8 scoring margin through eight games. The Lady Chaps are shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from three-point range in conference action, connecting on 50 triples (6.3 per game) while matching opponents evenly from beyond the arc. LCU has converted 72.0 percent at the free-throw line, averaging 14.8 made free throws per game, and owns a slight edge in assists (12.5 per game) while continuing to value possessions (12.8 turnovers per game). Defensively, the Lady Chaps are limiting LSC opponents to 35.1 percent shooting overall and 30.1 percent from three-point range.
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\nIndividually, Kennedy Chappell<\/a> has remained one of the conference’s most consistent all-around performers, averaging 16.5 points per game on 53.9 percent shooting, while adding 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.1 steals per game in league play. Meg Meekins<\/a> is contributing 13.0 points and a team-high 5.5 rebounds per game, while Martie McCoy<\/a> has posted 10.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest, leading LCU in both rebounds and assists during conference action. Tia Johnson<\/a> has added 7.6 points per game while shooting 40.0 percent from three-point range, and Kyndle Cunningham<\/a> has provided efficient production off the bench at 4.4 points per game on 54.2 percent shooting. Reserve contributions from Maddie Moyers<\/a>, Deja Johnson<\/a> and Taylor Allen<\/a> have added depth, with Moyers shooting 66.7 percent from the field and three-point range in conference play.<\/p>\n
\nThe 2025-26 season marks LCU’s 13th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 333-65 record (83.7%) in that span. In NCAA postseason play, the Lady Chaps are 27-5 all-time (78.1%). At home, LCU is 162-9 (94.7%) since the start of the 2015-16 season (NCAA era).
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\nNATIONALLY KNOWN
\nPrior 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 tied for No.11 nationally in the poll, moving up from No.12 in the prior poll. Against nationally ranked foes, LCU is 0-1 this season, as Thursday’s game against No.7 West Texas A&M marked their first meeting of the season against a nationally ranked program.
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\nFIVE FACTS ABOUT ENMU\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n1 >\u00a0Eastern New Mexico enters the week as one of the Lone Star Conference’s hottest teams, improving to 12\u20134 overall and a perfect 8\u20130 in league play following a 66\u201354 road win at Midwestern State. The Greyhounds have now won six straight games and 11 of their last 12, maintaining a share of first place in the LSC standings. ENMU’s win in Wichita Falls capped a statement road performance and sets the stage for Saturday’s meeting at LCU.
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\n2 >\u00a0ENMU continues to rank among the nation’s most productive offensive teams, sitting 36th nationally and second in the LSC in scoring offense (74.4 ppg). The Greyhounds lead the Lone Star Conference and rank second nationally in bench scoring (38.7 points per game), a defining strength that was on full display Thursday as the reserves outscored Midwestern State’s bench 33\u20135. Eastern also leads the league and ranks 41st nationally in assists per game (15.4), underscoring a balanced, ball-movement-oriented attack.
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\n3 >\u00a0Defense remains a catalyst for ENMU’s surge, as the Greyhounds rank 18th nationally in steals per game (13.2) and 12th nationally in turnover margin (+7.25), both among the best marks in Division II. Eastern forced 23 turnovers against Midwestern State and held the Mustangs to just 21.4 percent shooting, the lowest field-goal percentage allowed by ENMU this season. The Greyhounds are allowing 58.7 points per game, ranking fifth in the LSC and 54th nationally.
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\n4 >\u00a0Senior guard Shay Moseberry delivered her first double-double as a Greyhound in Thursday’s win, finishing with 13 points, a team-high 11 rebounds, and five steals, showcasing her two-way impact. Chloe Dallas continues her emergence as a key interior scorer, pouring in 17 points off the bench on 8-of-14 shooting against MSU and averaging 12.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 61.5 percent this season. Aaliyah Smith adds versatility at the guard spot (9.9 ppg, team-high 35 assists), while Nataya Lockett ranks among the conference leaders in free-throw attempts and provides consistent scoring punch.
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\n5 >\u00a0Eastern New Mexico has thrived away from home (6-2 road record), owning a strong road r\u00e9sum\u00e9 highlighted by wins at Midwestern State, St. Edward’s and Oklahoma Christian. Saturday’s contest at Lubbock Christian opens what head coach Blake Huber described as “one of the toughest four-game stretches in the country,” as ENMU faces a run of conference contenders that will test its depth, defensive pressure and championship positioning in the LSC race.
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\nTHE SERIES AGAINST ENMU
\nThe all-time series is knotted up at 24-24 all-time, as LCU has won 20 of the last 23 meetings. ENMU’s win on Jan. 16, 2020 (69-68 in overtime in Portales, N.M.) ended a six-game win streak in the series for LCU, but LCU has responded with nine consecutive wins in the series, including a 76-61 LCU win in Lubbock on Feb. 1, 2025 in their prior meeting. The Lady Chaps are 14-3 all-time against ENMU under head coach\u00a0Steve Gomez<\/a>. LCU is 9-3 all-time in Lubbock (9-4 if an exhibition game from 1988 is included) in the series.
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\nPRIOR MEETING VS. ENMU
\nLUBBOCK, Texas (Feb. 1, 2025) \u2013 LCU 76 \u2013 ENMU 61 \u00a0
\nFive Lady Chaparrals scored in double figures as Lubbock Christian University extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 76\u201361 victory over Eastern New Mexico Saturday inside Rip Griffin Center.
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\nMaci Maddox<\/a> led all scorers with 22 points and three steals, while Tia Johnson<\/a> added 14 points off the bench and Audrey Robertson<\/a> finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and a career-high seven assists. LCU knocked down 11 three-pointers on 42.3% shooting from deep, marking the eighth time this season the Lady Chaps have hit at least 10 triples in a game.
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\nThe Lady Chaps forced 14 ENMU turnovers and turned those into a 21\u20133 advantage in points off turnovers, committing just six giveaways themselves. Eastern New Mexico held a rebounding edge (38\u201326), including a 12\u20137 advantage on the offensive glass, but LCU capitalized with a 14\u20138 edge in second-chance points.
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\nAfter a tight first half, ENMU briefly took a 42\u201341 lead early in the third quarter before LCU closed the period on a 13\u20132 run to take control. That surge extended to a decisive 26\u20137 run into the fourth quarter, pushing the lead to 67\u201349.
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