FRISCO, Texas – The #6 Lubbock Christian Lady Chaps connected 10 times from behind the arc on Saturday afternoon as they outlasted #22 West Texas A&M in the semifinal round of the 2020 Lone Star Conference Women's Basketball Championship at the Comerica Center in Frisco, 59-46.
 
THE BASICS
The Matchup: #6 Lubbock Christian 59, #22 West Texas A&M 46
Records: WT (27-6 Overall), LCU (27-3 Overall)
Venue: Comerica Center
Location: Frisco, Texas
Series History (Streak): Lady Chaps Lead, 4-2 (LCU, W2)
 
LEADING THE WAY (Statistical Leaders) 
- Points: Allie Schulte (LCU, 16 Points), Delaney Nix (WT, 14 Points)
- Rebounds: Emma Middleton (LCU, 9 Rebounds), Tiana Parker (WT, 7 Rebounds)
- Assists: Cailtyn Cunyus (LCU, 5 Assists), Braylyn Dollar (WT, 4 Assists)
- Steals: Megan Gamble (WT, 3 Steals), Cailtyn Cunyus (LCU, 3 Steals)
- Blocks: Abby Spurgin (WT, 2 Blocks), Maddie Chitsey (LCU, 2 Blocks)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Lady Buffs were led by Delaney Nix who went 5-of-8 from the floor including 4-of-7 from behing the arc for a team-high 14 points to go along with two rebounds and two steals, Abby Spurgin reached double-digits for the 14^thconsecutive game as the junior went 4-of-8 from the floor and 4-of-6 from the line for 12 points to go along with three rebounds and two blocks.
- LCU was led offensively by Allie Schulte who went 6-of-12 from the field including 4-of-8 from long range for a game-high 16 points to go along with four rebounds, Caitlyn Cunyus chipped in 12 points while dishing out five assists with Emma Middleton grabbing nine rebounds.
 
FIRST HALF
- The Lady Buffs went 9-of-26 (34.6%) from the field in the first half including 3-of-9 (33.3%) from deep and 3-of-4 (75%) from the charity stripe with 15 rebounds (four offensive, 11 defensive), five assists, eight turnovers, seven steals and no blocks.
- LCU finished the first half going 11-of-23 (47.8%) from the floor including 6-of-12 (50%) from behind the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line with 14 rebounds (one offensive, 13 defensive), five assists, seven turnovers, three steals and two blocks.
 
SECOND HALF
- WT went 16-of-49 (32.7%) from the floor including 6-of-17 (35.3%) from deep and 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the charity stripe with 34 total rebounds (nine offensive, 25 defensive), nine assists, 17 turnovers, 10 steals and two blocks in the loss.
- The Lady Chaps finished the game going 20-of-48 (41.7%) from the field including 10-of-24 (41.7%) from behind the arc and 9-of-10 (90%) from the free throw line with 31 rebounds (three offensive, 28 defensive), 12 assists, 12 turnovers, eight steals and three blocks on the afternoon.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Buffs now await their postseason fate as the NCAA will announce the 64-team field for the 2020 Division II Women's Basketball Championship on Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. CT via an online selection show at NCCA.com.