The Lubbock Christian University baseball team secured their inaugural Lone Star Conference championship by defeating Eastern New Mexico 9-4, with standout performances from Senior Chris Shull, who earned the win on the mound, and Sophomore Coleson Abel, who recorded eight strikeouts. Junior Brevin McCool excelled at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs, contributing to the historic victory.

By the Numbers
  • The Lubbock Christian pitching staff struck out 15 Eastern New Mexico hitters.
  • Four Chaps had multiple hits in the game, with McCool leading the team with three hits.
  • The Chaps out-hit the Greyhounds 13-9, limiting Eastern New Mexico to a 1-for-14 (.071) with runners in scoring position.
State of Play
  • Lubbock Christian University won their first Lone Star Conference title in program history.
  • LCU previously won the Heartland Conference in 2017 and 2019. They also secured several conference titles in earlier years.
  • Following the championship win, LCU is set to host the first round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament on May 3-5.
What's Next

LCU will be hosting the first round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament next weekend, with details of the opponent and start times yet to be determined.

Bottom Line

Lubbock Christian University baseball's historic victory in clinching their first Lone Star Conference championship marks a significant milestone in the program's legacy, with promising prospects in the upcoming conference tournament.