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LAKELAND, Fla. (November 1, 2025) \u00a0\u2014 Lubbock Christian University routed UVA Wise 90-52 on Saturday at Jenkins Field House to open up the 2025-26 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Chaparrals’ offense was strong, hitting 34 of 64 shots from the field, including 11 three-pointers. The team dominated the boards with a 45-38 rebounding advantage, despite UVAW’s size advantage, and converted 22 points off turnovers. UVA Wise struggled offensively, making only 20 of 63 field goal attempts, and was outscored 48-28 in the second half.<\/p>\n
The Chaparrals start the season at 1-0 overall. UVA Wise begins their campaign with an 0-1 record.<\/p>\n
Lubbock Christian opened the first half assertively, taking control with the game’s first eight points. Alex Anamekwe<\/a> contributed significantly with both defensive rebounds and two three-pointers, as the Chaps jumped out to a 15-point lead just five minutes in. The team’s offense was further bolstered by the efforts of Lucas Mercandino<\/a>, who had 11 first half points, and Antonio Pusateri<\/a>, who scored nine in the opening 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Despite efforts from UVA Wise, including a brief scoring run that cut the lead back to 13, the Chaparrals maintained a steady lead throughout the half. By the end of the first half, LCU led 42-24.<\/p>\n Lubbock Christian opened the second half with a 7-0 scoring run led by Miller Jr., who contributed multiple layups and a three-pointer. Kendall Dow<\/a> added a fast-break three-pointer at 18:38, increasing their lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Chaparrals extended their advantage with Lee van der Westhuizen and Ignacio Garcia<\/a> each scoring layups in the latter half. They outscored their opponents 48-28 in the second half, culminating in a decisive 90-52 victory over the Cavaliers.<\/p>\n Amondo Miller Jr.<\/a> led the team with 19 points, converting seven of 12 field goals and collecting nine rebounds. Pusateri matched Miller Jr.’s scoring with 19 points while pulling down a team-high 13 rebounds. Anamekwe added a career-high 18 points, highlighted by four three-pointers, and recorded two steals and two blocks. Lucas Mercandino<\/a> contributed 11 points, including three three-pointers.<\/p>\n GAME NOTES: NEXT UP: Read Full Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\n– A whopping five different Chaps finished in double figures, including 19 apiece from Antonio Pusateri<\/a> in his first LCU appearance and Amondo Miller Jr.<\/a>, who was three shy of matching his LCU career high.
\n– UVAW shot 50 percent from the free-throw line (9-18), which is the worst free-throw shooting percentage by a Chap opponent since the second game of last season, when St. Cloud State also shot 50 percent.
\n– LCU has now won six consecutive season-openers, dating back to the 2020-21 season. They have not started a season 2-0, however, since the 2021-22 season.
\n– Every healthy player on the team got in the game for the Chaparrals, including collegiate debuts for Lee Van Der Westuizen, Jett McCasland<\/a>, Emerson Juhasz<\/a>, and Adam Varadi<\/a>.
\n– Pusateri led the Chaps with 13 rebounds, which is the most by an LCU player in a single game since Feb. 15, 2024, when Tiras Morton had 14.<\/p>\n
\nIt’s a quick turnaround for Lubbock Christian, which will be back on the court at 11 a.m. on Sunday to take on Augusta.<\/p>\n