Main Story

Augusto Militao scored from 30 yards to briefly pull Lubbock Christian level, but No. 5 Midwestern State answered with three second-half goals to win 4-1. The loss leaves the Chaps needing a win in their regular-season finale and help from DBU to reach the Lone Star Conference tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Midwestern State 4, Lubbock Christian 1.
  • Militao scored his sixth goal of the season; Milo Paci made six saves.
  • LCU is 6-9-1 overall and 3-6 in conference play; MSU is 12-0-4 overall.
  • The Chaps are seventh in the conference standings with nine points.
  • LCU is 0-7 on the road this season.
Yes, But

Militao’s equalizer gave LCU a chance to take momentum, and the Chaps stayed level through a sustained stretch of MSU pressure. Midwestern State broke through in the 69th minute, then added two more goals to put the result away.

State of Play
  • LCU needs to beat Midwestern State on Oct. 28 and have DBU lose its final two games to qualify for the conference tournament.
  • The Chaps have a bye Saturday before closing the regular season at home.
What's Next

LCU hosts Midwestern State at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the LCU Soccer & Track Complex. The Chaps will need a win—and the required DBU results—to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Bottom Line

Militao delivered a standout moment, but LCU’s tournament path now depends on both winning its finale and getting help elsewhere.