LCU launches Sweet 16 on Adams State in Home Debut – LCU ATHLETICS

Lubbock, Texas (February 6, 2025)-The Christian University Lubbock released an offensive showcase in the opening of its home, erupting for 16 tracks-a 13-swift third innning-at a dominant 16-0 victory over Adams. While the pitchers Ashlin Hamilton and Berkli Browder In combination for two -time braking, Lady Chaparal’s insult stole the spotlights with hits from 11 different players in the Lubbock Sports College Invitational’s initial game on Thursday at MANER Park.


LCU crime has scored 17 hits with Yaya Kaaialii (3-for-3, 2 RBI), Bailey Hughes (2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI) and Madison Ruiz (2-for-3, 2 RBI, triple) Leading road.


Hamilton (2-0) began and won the Lubbock Christian (5-1), passing four passes until he gave up two hits, walking one and hit three. Browder was also involved in Bulpen, passing away, without leaving a blow, walking none and hit one.



How did it happen
The Chaps (5-1) lady took advantage of the early defense errors from Adams State (1-5) to take a quick lead. Kawehi ili lead from the bottom of the first with a walk and Kadin Vire followed by a rebellion single. An error in the field allowing both to score before Yaya Kaaialii Added RBI single to put LCU 3-0.


LCU broke the Open game in the third with 13 tracks at 11 hits, sending 17 tests on the plate. Bailey Hughes Deliver the focus of the frame by launching a three-time home start to the left field to make 6-0. Kaialii, Kristen Boydand Baylea Mayers Each added rbi struck before Madison Ruiz He opened the three -time surge. Lady Chaps is five additional databases in the inning, including couples from Myers, Boyd and Hughes.



Notes for the game
»Hamilton and Browder combined to throw a twice stop. The descent was the first of the LCU season, and Hamilton, in her third season with Lady Chaps, was part of her second career in combination.


»The Chaps lady ended a series of losses of two games in the home opening, which served as their only losses in the home opening of all time and improved to 16-2 for all time in home opening.

»Junior Yaya Kaaialii He composed three hits in the game for Lubbock Christian. It is 8-9 over three games after opening season 0-for-7.

»The output of the Chaparrabs power supply was led by Hughes, which made two additional base hits in the ball. Her home run was her first season and the fourth of her LCU career.

»Every Christian starter Lubbock has reached the base safely in victory. LCU had 11 different players with at least one hit and five players with many impact performances.

»The highest Lubbock Christian point innning was the third when he pushed 13 mileage. The 16 tracks are the largest since the score on February 17, 2023 against Newman. Their third Innning with 13 Run was their highest volume for one Inning after 18-maca thirds of Inning on February 24, 2019 against Newman (this is their program record).

»The Chapals had a total of 17 hits. They have produced at least 10 hits in four consecutive games. The 17 goals scored the highest brand for a game of LCU as they received 17 goals on May 12, 2022 against Angelo.

»Lubbock Christian went 8-for-16 (.500) with runners in position. Kaaialii was 2-2 on the plate in the situation.

»Lubbock Christian Pitchers Limited Adams State to only 0-for-4 with runners in a mark.

»Lubbock Christian Pitchers faced 19 Adams attackers in the game, allowing eight earth balls and three flies, while hitting four.

»The Chapals made five piking on the state of Adams. They have downloaded at least five walks in four consecutive games.

»Hughes led the chasparas to the plate, going 2-3 with double, home running and three RBI.

»Adams State was led by junior Grace Hendrickson, who went 2-for-2.



History lesson
»LCU has improved to 3-0 of all time against Adams State and all three matches were played in Lubbock.



What’s next
»Lady Chaps continue to play in Lubbock Sports College Invitational Friday as host Chadron State (13:00) and Texas Permian Basin (15:00) in Maner Park.