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LAKELAND, Fla. (November 2, 2025) \u2014 Lubbock Christian University defeated Augusta University 96-69 on Sunday at Jenkins Field House behind a dominant first-half performance and a career-high 37 points from Amondo Miller Jr.<\/a><\/p>\n The Chaps took control early, building a 26-point lead by halftime, led by an efficient 11-for-17 shooting from beyond the arc. Augusta managed a 36-point second half, but Lubbock Christian’s balanced attack and strong rebounding advantage secured the win.<\/p>\n LCU stands at 2-0 overall and Augusta’s record is 0-2.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Chaparrals started strong, quickly responding to an early Augusta three-pointer with Kendall Dow’s<\/a> layup. Lubbock Christian then seized control with a series of effective plays, including a pivotal three-pointer by Dow and a layup by Miller Jr., which set the pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n Through the first 10 minutes of play, LCU was shooting 75 percent from the field, including a 6-of-7 performance from behind the arc. And after some tough early buckets from Augusta, the Chap defense clamped down and held them without a basket for almost three minutes, leading by 22 at the under-eight media timeout. \u00a0Despite Augusta’s attempts to recover, the Chaparrals ended the first half with a 59-33 lead.<\/p>\n LCU maintained their strong performance in the second half, led by Miller Jr.’s scoring. The senior contributed efficiently, going 14-of-20 from the field, including 2-for-4 on three-pointers. Alex Anamekwe<\/a> also played a significant role, adding key points from beyond the arc and providing defensive stops with a pair of blocks.<\/p>\n The Chaps’ collective effort on both ends of the court allowed them to outscore Augusta 37-36 in the half and secure a decisive victory with a final score of 96-69.<\/p>\n Miller Jr. led the scoring for the Chaparrals with 37 points, hitting 14 of 20 from the field and converting seven free throws. Anamekwe contributed significantly with 15 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Dow was perfect from the field, scoring 14 points on 5-for-5 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Leo Nordberg<\/a> added eight assists and collected three steals, impacting both ends of the court.<\/p>\n GAME NOTES: NEXT UP: Read Full Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\n– The Chaps are 2-0 to start the season for the first time since the 2021-22 season, when they rattled off 20 straight wins to begin the year.
\n– Miller Jr.’s career-high 37 points surpassed his previous high of 22 set against UT Dallas on Nov. 26, 2024. It even surpassed his high school career high of 35 points.
\n– Anamekwe recorded the first double-double of his Chaparrals career, while Miller Jr. and Antonio Pusateri<\/a> each chipped in eight boards.
\n– Dow scored 14 points, despite only playing 13 minutes in the game. He was a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, including four 3-pointers.
\n– The Chaparrals shot better than 50 percent for the second-straight game, hitting 59.4 percent of their shots against the Jags. Last season, they shot better than 50 percent 12 different times.<\/p>\n
\nLubbock Christian will take next weekend off before playing its first home game of the season against Colorado School of Mines at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14.<\/p>\n