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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 16, 2025) \u2013 No. 3 Lubbock Christian University steps away from Lone Star Conference play for a pair of key regional matchups to close its pre-Christmas slate. The Lady Chaps, midway through an active seven-game road swing, tip off Tuesday at 6 p.m. (CT) against UCCS inside the Gallogly Events Center before continuing north along I-25 to face MSU Denver on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (CT) at Auraria Events Center. \u00a0
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\nFIRST LSC ROAD TEST PASSED
\nNo. 3 Lubbock Christian University leaned on defense, depth and timely shot-making to complete its first weekend of Lone Star Conference road play with a 61\u201345 victory over Cameron on Saturday inside Aggie Gym.
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\nThe Lady Chaps (11\u20130, 4\u20130 LSC) erased an early nine-point deficit by taking control with a decisive 22\u20132 run spanning the first and second quarters, including a 16\u20130 stretch that fueled a dominant second period in which Cameron failed to make a field goal. LCU outscored the Aggies 17\u20134 in the quarter, built a halftime lead it would not relinquish, and pushed the margin to as many as 23 points in the fourth.
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\nLCU limited Cameron to 29.6 percent shooting, forced 14 turnovers, held a 13\u20139 edge in points off turnovers, and shot 46.7 percent from three-point range while extending its road winning streak to 14 games dating back to last season.
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\nFreshman Meg Meekins<\/a> led LCU with 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, adding six rebounds and a game-best +18 plus\/minus for her eighth double-figure effort of the season. Martie McCoy<\/a> scored 14 points, while Kennedy Chappell<\/a> added 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals.
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\nCameron (0\u20139, 0\u20133 LSC) was led by Madison Griggs’ 21 points.
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\nCHAPPELL LOCKS IT DOWN
\nLubbock Christian junior guard Kennedy Chappell<\/a> was named the Lone Star Conference Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week, earning her second weekly honor of the season and the first defensive award of her career. Chappell averaged 15.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and a conference-best 3.5 steals per game during a 2\u20130 road week (wins at Oklahoma Christian and Cameron), helping No. 3 LCU hold opponents to 31.7 percent shooting and 50.0 points per game. She totaled seven steals and shot 52.4 percent from the field, becoming LCU’s first Defensive Player of the Week honoree this season.
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\nCHAP-TIVATING STATS: 5 LADY CHAP FACTS
\n1 > Lone Star Conference Pace-Setter with a Perfect Resume
\nLubbock Christian has surged into December as one of Division II’s most complete teams, opening the season 11\u20130 overall and 4\u20130 in Lone Star Conference play to sit alone atop the league standings. The Lady Chaps are one of eight undefeated teams nationally and the only unbeaten team in the LSC, riding an 11-game winning streak while remaining flawless in every setting (4\u20130 home, 4\u20130 away, 3\u20130 neutral). LCU has already collected conference road wins at Oklahoma Christian and Cameron to jumpstart their current seven-game road trip.
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\n2 > Division II’s Elite Three-Point Attack
\nLCU owns one of the most lethal perimeter offenses in the country, ranking 7th nationally and 1st in the LSC in three-point percentage (38.3%) while also sitting 26th nationally in made threes per game (8.5). The Lady Chaps pair volume with efficiency, attempting 22.1 threes per game (Top-5 in the league). Freshman Meg Meekins<\/a> anchors the attack, leading the LSC and ranking 13th nationally in three-point percentage (47.6%), while also pacing the league in total threes made (30) and sitting third in threes per game (2.73).
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\n3 > Chappell at the Center of a Championship Offense
\nKennedy Chappell<\/a> has emerged as one of the most complete guards in Division II, leading the LSC in total points (177), assists (49), free throws made (51), and minutes per game (34.4) while ranking 3rd in the conference in scoring (16.1 ppg). Nationally, she sits Top-30 in points, Top-10 in assists, and Top-35 in assists per game among ranked players. Chappell’s efficiency separates her from volume scorers\u2014she shoots 55.1% from the field, ranks Top-30 nationally in FG percentage, and pairs scoring with playmaking and defensive pressure (23 steals, fourth in the LSC).
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\n4 > Smart Possessions, Winning Margins
\nLCU’s success is rooted in decision-making. The Lady Chaps rank 19th nationally and 1st in the LSC in fewest turnovers per game (13.6) and sit 31st nationally \/ 1st in the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.04). They pair ball security with pace control, ranking Top-50 nationally in scoring margin (+11.7) while also standing 32nd nationally in scoring defense (56.0 ppg). LCU has held opponents below 60 points in eight of 11 games, including all four conference games.
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\n5 > Balanced Production with Proven Depth
\nLCU’s roster balance shows in both usage and results. Three players average double figures, nine players have scored in double digits in a game this season, and the Lady Chaps consistently deploy 14-player rotations. Freshman Meg Meekins<\/a> (15.4 ppg) ranks 2nd in the LSC in total points, while Martie McCoy<\/a> complements the attack with elite efficiency, ranking 1st in the LSC and Top-15 nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.59). LCU’s blend of shooting, ball control, and defensive discipline continues to separate it as the Lone Star Conference’s most complete team.
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\nLONE STAR TALK
\nLubbock Christian has opened Lone Star Conference play with a poised, balanced 4\u20130 start, outscoring league opponents 66.5\u201354.5 for a +12.0 scoring margin. The Lady Chaps are shooting 40.8% from the field and an efficient 40.8% from three-point range (31 made threes), while consistently getting to the free-throw line and converting at a 72.8% clip, outscoring opponents 67\u201355 at the stripe. Despite a slight \u20131.8 rebounding margin, LCU has controlled possessions with a +17 turnover margin, forcing 15.8 turnovers per game, and posting an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.90.
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\nIndividually, Kennedy Chappell<\/a> continues to anchor the attack, averaging 15.8 points on 54.1% shooting, while also contributing 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.0 steals per game. Martie McCoy<\/a> has been a steady two-way presence with 11.5 points, a team-high 6.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest, while Meg Meekins<\/a> adds 12.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, stretching defenses from the perimeter. LCU’s depth continues to supply productive minutes, highlighted by Deja Johnson’s<\/a> 92.9% free-throw shooting (13-of-14), Taylor Allen’s<\/a> 44.4% mark from three, and Raegan Lee’s<\/a> 5.3 rebounds per game, as the Lady Chaps average nearly eight made threes per conference game, hold opponents to 33.5% shooting, and have limited all four LSC foes to under 60 points, reinforcing the formula behind their unbeaten conference start.
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\nON THE ROAD
\nLubbock Christian has continued to thrive away from home, opening road play 4\u20130 while outscoring opponents 61.8\u201350.8 for a +11.0 scoring margin. The Lady Chaps have been efficient on opposing floors, shooting 42.5% from the field and knocking down 7.8 three-pointers per game at a 38.3% clip, while also controlling tempo at the free-throw line.
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\nDefensively, LCU has been equally sharp, holding opponents to 32.6% shooting overall and just 21.6% from beyond the arc, limiting road foes to 50.8 points per contest.
\nLCU has held a slight edge on the glass in road games (32.8\u201331.0, +1.8), while producing 11.5 assists per game and forcing difficult perimeter looks throughout the lineup. Meg Meekins<\/a> has led the road scoring charge at 14.3 points per game, adding 5.5 rebounds while shooting 45.0% from three, while Kennedy Chappell<\/a> has been equally impactful at 14.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game on 53.8% shooting. Martie McCoy<\/a> contributes 9.0 points and 4.5 rebounds, and Tia Johnson<\/a> provides consistent production with 8.0 points per game. Off the bench, Maddie Moyers<\/a> has been a spark, averaging 6.3 points while shooting 50.0% from three-point range (6-of-12).
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\nWith balanced scoring, disciplined defense, and opponents struggling from the perimeter, the Lady Chaps carry a 14-game road winning streak into Colorado Springs.
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\nEYE-OPENING
\nThe 2025-26 season marks LCU’s 13th since leaving the NAIA and LCU is 330-62 record (84.2%) in that span. In NCAA postseason play, the Lady Chaps are 27-5 all-time (78.1%).
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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 No.3 nationally in the poll, moving up from No.4 last week.
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\nFIVE FACTS ABOUT UCCS\u00a0\u00a0
\n1 > UCCS enters the matchup at 5\u20135 overall and 2\u20132 in RMAC play, riding momentum from a 66\u201354 road win at Chadron State. The Mountain Lions have shown balance across their schedule, going 2\u20131 away from home and 1\u20131 at neutral sites, while splitting conference play against a competitive RMAC slate. UCCS has flashed offensive efficiency throughout the season, ranking first in the RMAC and 17th nationally in field-goal percentage (45.2%), while averaging 71.1 points per game, positioning them firmly in the league’s middle tier with room to climb.
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\n2 > The Mountain Lions lean heavily on efficiency rather than volume, shooting 45.2% from the field while ranking fourth in the RMAC in scoring offense (71.1 ppg). UCCS features multiple scoring options capable of creating mismatches, with three players averaging double figures. Their attack is anchored inside-out, prioritizing high-percentage looks while still generating nearly 19 three-point attempts per game, allowing them to stretch defenses when needed.
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\n3 > Ayianna Johnson has been the centerpiece of UCCS’s success, averaging 16.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, ranking fourth in the RMAC in scoring and seventh in rebounding. She also sits third in the conference in field-goal percentage (.570) and recently posted a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double at Chadron State. Alongside her, Amyah Moore Allen adds 16.5 points per game, ranking sixth in the RMAC, while shooting 45.8% from the floor and providing a steady perimeter scoring threat.
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\n4 > Beyond its top duo, UCCS gets meaningful contributions from Jayla Jackson-Allen (10.0 ppg) and Rylie Ottmann, who provides perimeter shooting and defensive activity. The Mountain Lions rank fourth in the RMAC in bench points (24.3 ppg), underscoring their ability to maintain offensive pace when rotating lineups. Guard play has been steady, with multiple ball-handlers capable of initiating offense and attacking closeouts.
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\n5 > Defensively, UCCS allows 66.2 points per game and holds opponents to 40.4% shooting, numbers that place them mid-pack in the RMAC. The Mountain Lions are active defensively, averaging 9.7 steals per game, but can be vulnerable on the glass, carrying a \u20133.7 rebounding margin. Their ability to limit second-chance points and avoid foul trouble\u2014where they average 19.3 fouls per game\u2014often dictates their success against more physical opponents.
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\nTHE SERIES AGAINST UCCS
\nThe Lady Chaps and UCCS have met eight times previously, including a pair of meetings last season, as they had a regular season 78-56 LCU win in Lubbock (Nov. 16, 2024), followed by a 68-65 LCU win in Denton, Texas at the NCAA Division II South Central Regional (Mar. 14). The previous seven meetings all came under head coach\u00a0Steve Gomez<\/a>. LCU holds a 7-1 all-time record against UCCS, including a 2-0 mark in Colorado Springs, where LCU is making their first visit since a 53-38 win on Dec. 4, 2003 behind a 13-point performance from D’Nae Wilson and a defense that held UCCS to 21.7% shooting from the field. The teams first met on Dec. 12, 1989, in Colorado Springs, where LCU earned a 97-67 win fueled by Burgundy Bass’s 29-point performance.
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\nPRIOR MEETING VS. UCCS
\nDENTON, Texas\u00a0(March 14, 2025) \u2013 LCU 68 \u2013 UCCS 65
\nGrace Foster<\/a> delivered a historic postseason performance, scoring an LCU NCAA single-game record 32 points as No. 2-seed Lubbock Christian University rallied late for a 68\u201365 win over No. 7-seed Colo. Colorado Springs in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional quarterfinals inside Kitty Magee Arena.
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\nFoster accounted for nine of LCU’s final 11 points as the Lady Chaps erased a four-point deficit in the final 3:46 to advance to the semifinals. Foster’s night marked her seventh career 30-point game and pushed her past 2,000 career points, making her the first Lady Chap to reach the milestone. LCU (30\u20134) placed three players in double figures, with Audrey Robertson<\/a> scoring 13 points and collecting four steals, while Maci Maddox<\/a> added 12 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. LCU held UCCS to 39.1% shooting, including 21.7% from three-point range.
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\nUCCS (19\u201312) was led by Amyah Moore Allen’s 20 points, while Maison White posted a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds. The Mountain Lions held a rebounding edge, but LCU closed the game on an 11\u20134 run to secure the win.
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