Western Colorado’s scoring droughts proved costly in a 58-34 loss to Lubbock Christian on Monday in Lubbock. The Mountaineers stayed within four points after the first quarter but went scoreless for the final stretch of the second, allowing the Lady Chaps to build a 17-point halftime lead.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Lubbock Christian 58, Western Colorado 34.
  • Western shot 25% from the floor; Lubbock Christian shot 38%.
  • Alyssa Eckroth led Western with 11 points, all in the second half; Colette Van der Hoven added 9.
  • Western fell to 0-4; Lubbock Christian improved to 3-1.
Yes, But

Western showed early fight, leading 7-4 and trailing by only four after the first quarter. Eckroth’s second-half scoring helped the Mountaineers hold their ground in the third, but the team’s shooting struggles and extended scoring gaps were too much to overcome.

What’s Next

Western Colorado opens its home schedule Tuesday, Nov. 17, against Northern New Mexico at Paul Wright Gym.

Bottom Line

Western’s defense kept the game close early, but its offensive droughts—especially in the second quarter—turned a competitive start into a decisive loss.