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DENTON, Texas (March 29, 2026) \u2013 Lubbock Christian University heads into an important Lone Star Conference doubleheader Sunday afternoon at Dianne Baker Field, as the Lady Chaps (13-9 in conference) and Texas Woman’s (15-7 in conference) seek to remain in the upper tier of the crowded LSC standings. First pitch for the doubleheader is scheduled for 12 p.m.
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\n\t\t\tTexas Woman’s
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\n\t\t\t\u00a0Sun., Mar. 29
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\n\t\t\t\u00a0Sun., Mar. 29
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\nLCU and TWU Series Snapshot<\/p>\n
\n\tWith wins in 10 of the prior 13 meetings, LCU has a 11-5 all-time series advantage.
\n\tLast season, the two teams met in Denton (Feb. 24, 2025), where the two teams split a Lone Star Conference doubleheader (TWU won the opener 4-1, before LCU won 11-1 in six innings).
\n\tThe last five meetings head-to-head have been in Denton, where LCU is 4-3 all-time against TWU (TWU is 3-2 in the current five game stretch of meetings that have been played in Denton).
\n\tThe first four meetings were neutral site contests, with the two teams splitting 2-2.
\n\tLCU is 9-3 against TWU in conference play.
\n\tThe series’ largest margin of victory came on April 1, 2022, when LCU secured a 16-0 win in six innings.
\n\tThe first-ever meeting took place on Feb. 3, 2013, when LCU opened the series with a dominant 10-0 win.
\n\tAcross all matchups, LCU has outscored TWU 88-37, averaging 5.5 runs per game.
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\n\tLubbock Christian is 17\u201315 overall and 13\u20139 in Lone Star Conference play through 32 games, sitting seventh in the league standings. After opening the season 0\u20135, the Lady Chaps have gone 17\u201310 since. Included in the latest stretch is a 5\u20133 mark on an eight-game road trip and followed with a 4\u20132 homestand before their Friday doubleheader split at UT Tyler.
\n\tOffensively, LCU is hitting .282 as a team with 251 hits, including 44 doubles, six triples and 14 home runs, averaging 4.75 runs per game (152 total runs). They have also been aggressive on the bases, going 31-for-42 in stolen base attempts (73.8%).
\n\tLCU’s defense remains among the elite in NCAA Division II, ranking No. 2 nationally and No. 1 in the Lone Star Conference with 18 double plays turned (0.56 per game). The Lady Chaps are fielding at a .955 clip.
\n\tKadin Vire<\/a> continues to pace the offense, hitting .412 (42-for-102) with 10 doubles, three triples and two home runs. She owns a .627 slugging percentage and .474 on-base percentage, while ranking among the top 10 in the LSC in batting average and top 100 nationally. Vire also leads the team with 28 runs scored.
\n\tAshlinn Hamilton<\/a> leads LCU with 28 RBI and is second on the squad with four home runs, continuing to anchor the middle of the lineup.
\n\tFreshman Coryn Burris<\/a> has raised her totals to 21 RBI and a team-leading five home runs, highlighted by a 4-for-7 performance in the doubleheader at UT Tyler.
\n\tBrianna Chambers-Lee<\/a> has contributed 16 RBI and carries LCU’s active hit streak at five games, continuing to be one of the team’s most consistent situational hitters.
\n\tAlexis Pacheco<\/a> continues to be one of the premier defenders in the nation, leading NCAA Division II and the LSC with 111 assists (3.47 per game). She has also added 22 hits, 14 RBI and three home runs offensively.
\n\tMadison Hunter<\/a> (8) and Ava Castillo<\/a> (7) combine for 15 stolen bases, with Hunter remaining perfect on the season (8-for-8).
\n\tRiley Flores<\/a> is LCU’s active leader in reaching base safely with a 12-game streak.
\n\tIn the circle, LCU owns a 3.62 team ERA (No. 6 in the LSC), with opponents hitting .263.
\n\tLexi Clark<\/a> (7\u20134, 2.72 ERA) has emerged as a frontline option, leading the staff with 64.1 innings pitched, three complete games and three shutouts, while limiting opponents to a .248 batting average.
\n\tNatalee Gray<\/a> (6\u20134, 4.12 ERA) has recorded a team-best 31 strikeouts over 52.2 innings, holding opponents to a .249 average.
\n\tKendall Ward<\/a> (3\u20132, 2.75 ERA) co-leads NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference with eight saves, continuing to anchor the bullpen in late-game situations while extending her program-record career total to 13 saves. The LSC single season saves record is 12 (held by former Lady Chap Tori Bayer with West Texas A&M in 2016).
\n\tLCU split its first Lone Star Conference doubleheader of the season Friday at UT Tyler, rallying for a Game 1 victory to snap an 11-game skid in the series before falling in the nightcap. The Lady Chaps out-hit UT Tyler 17\u20139 in the twin bill.
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\nDeeper Dive<\/p>\n
\n\tLCU is hitting .313 with runners in scoring position (91-for-291), continuing to show a strong ability to deliver timely offense in key situations.
\n\tThe Lady Chaps are converting at a .292 clip (21-for-72) with runners at third and less than two outs. Kadin Vire<\/a> (.750, 6-for-8) and Ashlinn Hamilton<\/a> (.417, 5-for-12) continue to lead the way in high-leverage run production.
\n\tLCU owns a .338 leadoff on-base percentage (73-for-216), consistently setting the table offensively. Kadin Vire<\/a> (.652) and Riley Flores<\/a> (.522) remain the most effective catalysts at the top of the order.
\n\tLexi Clark<\/a> is LCU’s leader in two-out hits (11) and two-out RBI (9).
\n\tThe Lady Chaps are 11-2 when leading after four innings and 15-2 when leading after six, but just 2-12 when trailing after four and 2-13 when trailing after six, reinforcing how critical early momentum and run prevention are to their success.
\n\tLCU is 12-0 when holding opponents to 0\u20132 runs, underscoring the effectiveness of their pitching staff when limiting damage. They are also 14-4 when opponents do not hit a home run, compared to just 3-11 when allowing one or more, highlighting the importance of keeping the ball in the park.
\n\tThe Lady Chaps are 13-3 when out-hitting opponents, but just 1-11 when being out-hit, showing a strong correlation between offensive production and results.
\n\tLCU is 8-3 when scoring first, compared to 9-12 when opponents score first, further emphasizing the value of early offensive pressure.
\n\tOffensively, LCU has found the most success in the middle scoring tiers, going 9-7 when scoring 3\u20135 runs and 4-1 when scoring 6\u20139 runs, while posting a 1-6 mark when limited to two runs or fewer.
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\nLone Star Conference Breakdown<\/p>\n
\n\tThis season is LCU’s seventh season in the LSC.
\n\tLCU is 134-79 all-time in LSC play.
\n\tThe Lady Chaps went 26-18 last season in conference (third in the West Division standings at 18-10).
\n\tLCU is 13-9 this season in LSC play (opened up conference with a 4-0 start for the second time ever as LSC members).
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\n\t\tLubbock Christian is currently positioning themselves firmly in the middle of a tightly contested standings race. The Lady Chaps have won five of their last eight conference games, including a key road split at UT Tyler, and remain within striking distance of the top tier while creating separation from the .500 mark.
\n\t\tLubbock Christian is averaging 4.7 runs per game (104 runs) in conference play, hitting .276 as a team (167-for-604) with 26 doubles, two triples and 11 home runs. The Lady Chaps carry a .345 on-base percentage and .381 slugging percentage, while converting 21-of-27 stolen base attempts (77.8%).
\n\t\tKadin Vire<\/a> continues to anchor the lineup, batting .386 (27-for-70) in conference play with six doubles, one triple and two home runs, producing a .586 slugging percentage and .456 on-base percentage. She remains one of the toughest outs in the conference with just two strikeouts in 70 at-bats.
\n\t\tAshlinn Hamilton<\/a> has been one of the league’s most impactful two-way players, hitting .275 with four home runs and a team-high 20 RBI in conference play. In the circle, she owns a 1.36 ERA over 25.2 innings, holding opponents to a .191 batting average while contributing in both starting and relief roles.
\n\t\tRiley Flores<\/a> is batting .348 with a .446 on-base percentage in LSC play and has consistently set the tone at the top of the lineup, while Brianna Chambers-Lee<\/a> (.294, 10 RBI) and Lexi Clark<\/a> (11 RBI) continue to provide steady middle-of-the-order production.
\n\t\tAdditional depth has come from Piper Garcia<\/a>, who is hitting .353 in conference play, while Ava Castillo<\/a> adds speed and situational value with four stolen bases and three sacrifice bunts, helping manufacture runs.
\n\t\tIn the circle, Lexi Clark<\/a> has been a stabilizing force, going 6\u20133 with a 2.41 ERA across 52.1 innings in conference play, including three complete games and three shutouts, while limiting opponents to a .233 batting average.
\n\t\tKendall Ward<\/a> has anchored the bullpen with six saves and a 1.77 ERA over 23.2 innings, holding opponents to a .207 average and continuing to serve as LCU’s go-to option in late-game situations.
\n\t\tAs a staff, LCU owns a 3.50 ERA in conference play across 150.0 innings, allowing 142 hits with 74 strikeouts, while holding opponents to a .248 batting average.
\n\t\tLCU has gone 3-1 over its last four conference games, highlighted by a sweep of Eastern New Mexico and a road win at UT Tyler to snap an 11-game skid in the series. The Lady Chaps continue to build momentum entering the final stretch of conference play, with each series carrying significant implications in the LSC standings race.
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\nOn The Road<\/p>\n
\n\tLCU is 9\u20135 in true road games this season, including a 7\u20135 Lone Star Conference record away from home. The Lady Chaps opened the season with four consecutive road victories and have posted four shutouts in 14 road contests, while also going 2\u20130 in extra-inning games.
\n\tThe Lady Chaps own a 2.68 ERA in road games, allowing 35 earned runs across 102.1 innings, while holding opponents to a .220 batting average and surrendering just four home runs. LCU pitchers have combined for four complete games and four shutouts away from home.
\n\tKendall Ward<\/a> has been dominant on the road, going 3\u20130 with a 0.30 ERA across 23.2 innings, allowing just one earned run on 17 hits, while holding opponents to a .207 batting average with three saves.
\n\tNatalee Gray<\/a> is 3\u20132 with a 3.17 ERA in road appearances, tossing 28.2 innings with 16 strikeouts while limiting opponents to a .210 batting average. She highlighted her road performances with a perfect game at Vanguard and a stretch of 13 consecutive perfect innings pitched.
\n\tLexi Clark<\/a> is 3\u20132 with a 3.00 ERA in road games, recording two complete games and two shutouts across 30.1 innings pitched, continuing to provide stability in the rotation.
\n\tAshlinn Hamilton<\/a> has added value in the circle with a 1.80 ERA over 11.2 road innings, holding opponents to a .190 batting average in limited action.
\n\tOffensively, LCU is hitting .269 in road games, totaling 112 hits with 26 extra-base hits (19 doubles, two triples and five home runs) while scoring 62 runs.
\n\tKadin Vire<\/a> leads the road lineup with a .383 batting average (18-for-47), recording five doubles, one triple and one home run for a .596 slugging percentage and .453 on-base percentage, while striking out just once.
\n\tAshlinn Hamilton<\/a> is batting .298 in road games, collecting 14 hits with two home runs and a team-high 12 RBI, while posting a .489 slugging percentage.
\n\tRiley Flores<\/a> (.348) and Caitlyn Burris (.286, two home runs) have added depth to the lineup, while Brianna Chambers-Lee<\/a> has driven in seven runs and contributed four doubles in road contests.
\n\tLCU has outscored opponents 62\u201341 in road games this season, continuing to pair efficient pitching with timely offense in away environments.
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\nStreaking Along<\/p>\n
\n\tKadin Vire<\/a> had a 12-game hit streak and a 14-game streak of reaching base safely, which are each the longest streaks of the season by a Lady Chap.
\n\tBrianna Chambers-Lee<\/a> actively leads LCU with hits in five straight games.
\n\tRiley Flores<\/a> has reached base safely in 12 consecutive games.
\n\tAdditionally, Vire leads LCU with 13 multi-hit performances (10 are two-hit games).
\n\tAshlinn Hamilton<\/a> leads LCU with six multi-RBI performances.
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