The Lubbock Christian University men's basketball team is gearing up for an exciting season ahead, with a jam-packed schedule just announced! But will they live up to their previous success? The 2025-26 season promises thrilling matchups and a new league format.
The Chaps are set to begin their journey on November 1st at the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, facing UVA-Wise in Orlando. But here's where it gets interesting: they'll also battle Augusta in the same invitational, adding an early-season challenge.
LCU has a busy itinerary with five more neutral-site games, including a trip to Durango for a clash with Colorado Mesa. They'll bring their A-game to San Antonio for the River City Holiday Classic and then head to Las Vegas for the Holiday Hoops Classic, where they'll face Dominican and West Liberty.
Fans can catch the team's home debut on November 14th at the South Central Region Crossover, hosting the Colorado School of Mines and Regis on consecutive days.
A new chapter in the Lone Star Conference: The conference play starts on December 3rd, and this season brings a twist! With the inclusion of UT Dallas, the LSC has ditched its division format. LCU will now navigate a 20-game league schedule, with every game impacting the conference standings. And the twist? They'll only play four teams twice, making each encounter crucial.
The top eight teams will battle it out in the LSC Tournament from March 5th to 8th in Frisco, Texas. But the real test comes with the Division II Men's Basketball Championship, kicking off with regionals and culminating in the Elite Eight in Evansville, Indiana.
Lubbock Christian has a lot to live up to, having achieved a remarkable 25-9 record last season, dominating the conference with an 18-4 performance. They were the LSC West Division champions and made it to the LSC Tournament Championship for the second year in a row. But can they maintain this momentum? The Chaps have qualified for the NCAA Tournament for five consecutive seasons, and the pressure is on to keep this streak alive.
