http://www.lcuchaps.com/ Latest news of LCU Chaps Women's Soccer en http://www.lcuchaps.com/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.lcuchaps.com/ 18 16 Latest news of LCU Chaps Women's Soccer TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:25:00 -0600 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/denning-joins-lady-chaps-staff.html LUBBOCK, Texas (January 6, 2012) - Lubbock Christian University athletic director Paul Hise... LUBBOCK, Texas (January 6, 2012) - Lubbock Christian University athletic director Paul Hise announced that Alex Denning has been named the new women's soccer head coach. "I am very excited to announce that Alex Denning has accepted the position of head women's soccer coach at LCU," said Hise.  "Alex was able to build highly competitive programs at the NCAA Division II level with limited scholarships and funding. We are looking forward to seeing the continued improvement of our women's soccer program under his leadership. The Athletic Department is excited to welcome Alex and his wife Lauren into our family." Denning comes to LCU after four seasons at the helm of both the men's and women's soccer programs at Arkadelphia, Ark. based Ouachita Baptist University.  In the four-year span, he led the men's program to their only two postseason appearances and the women's program to a Great American Conference championship match.  On the women's side, Denning produced a record of 23-33-4.  Last season, OBU went 8-9-1 and lost in a shootout to East Central (Okla.) after a 0-0 tie in the conference championship game.  He helped the Lady Tigers raise their team GPA from 2.8 to 3.69, which ranked third highest in the nation. On the men's side, Denning posted a coaching mark of 24-29-4.  The 45.6% win percentage is a program best at OBU.  The Tigers qualified for the 2010 Gulf South Conference Tournament with an 11-6 record.  They carried the GSC Player of the Year on their roster and Denning claimed GSC Coach of the Year accolades. The Tigers also raised their team GPA from 2.34 to 3.45 under the guidance of Denning. Overall while at OBU, Denning coached 17 all-conference players, including a conference player of the year honoree, and 11 all-region players.  His teams also received 71 honors of academic recognition to his players.  Denning is a Boston native, who was an Army Brat who eventually called Mesquite, Texas home.  He played as a goalkeeper and eventually attended Ouachita Baptist before a pair of knee surgeries ended his collegiate playing career.  While focusing on his academics, Denning spent a semester in Quebec and assisted the coaching staff at Bishops University while also playing semi-professionally with Le Vert.  He returned to Arkansas and served as a head coach for the Arkansas Olympic Development Program and as an assistant coach at Arkadelphia High School.  Alex is married to Lauren, who served as his assistant coach for both programs at the NCAA Div. II OBU program. He takes over an LCU program that will mark the 2012 season as the third season in program history.  Before resigning to pursue other coaching opportunities, Babak Abouzar led LCU to a pair of Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament appearances and to a combined 14-18-4 record over two seasons. ]]> Womens Soccer Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:25:00 -0600 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/changes-for-lcu-womens-soccer.html LUBBOCK, Texas (November 29, 2011) - Lubbock Christian University Athletic Director Paul Hise... LUBBOCK, Texas (November 29, 2011) - Lubbock Christian University Athletic Director Paul Hise has announced that Babak Abouzar has resigned his position as head women's soccer coach of the Lady Chaparrals to pursue other coaching opportunities. "I have been truly blessed to have worked at LCU for the past two seasons," said Abouzar.  "I appreciate the opportunity to work with so many exceptional student-athletes, talented coaches, and dedicated administrators and staff. I am confident that the future is bright for LCU women’s soccer." Abouzar was the first coach in program history and coached the Lady Chaps the past two seasons.  He compiled a 14-18-4 record in two seasons, leading the Lady Chaps to two straight Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament appearances.  LCU went 9-8-2 during the program’s inaugural season in 2010 and wrapped up this past season with a 5-10-2 record. The LCU Athletic Department is currently reviewing applicants to replace Abouzar.  They are still accepting coaching applicants and are looking to have a replacement in place in the soon to prepare for the 2012 season.  ]]> Womens Soccer Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:12:00 -0600 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/settle-claims-program-first.html LUBBOCK, Texas (November 9, 2011) - The 2011 Capital One Academic All‐District Women’s... LUBBOCK, Texas (November 9, 2011) - The 2011 Capital One Academic All‐District Women’s Soccer Teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America, have been released to recognize the nation’s top student‐athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.  Lubbock Christian University was recognized with Kaylyn Settle becoming the first Lady Chaparrals soccer player to ever receive the honor. Settle, a senior from Mesquite, Texas, has a 3.76 GPA majoring in Exercise Sports Sciences.  On the field, the midfielder appeared in 36 games over her two-year career and registered six goals and six assists.  This season, Settle recorded two goals and two assists in 17 games played The Academic All‐District teams are divided into eight geographic districts across the United States and Canada. This is the first year of the expanded Academic All‐America program as CoSIDA moves from recognizing a University Division (Division I) and a College Division (all non Division I) and doubles the number of scholar‐athletes honored. The teams include NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III participants, while the College Division team combines NAIA, Canadian and two‐year schools. The Capital One Division II and III Academic All‐America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures, to assist CoSIDA with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2011‐12 DII and DIII Academic All‐America teams program. First‐team Academic All‐District honorees advance to the Capital One Academic All‐America® Team ballot, where first, second and third‐team All‐America honorees will be selected later this month.]]> Womens Soccer Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:35:00 -0600 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/season-comes-to-end-at-tourney.html OKLAHOMA CITY (November 5, 2011) - For a second straight season, Lubbock Christian University... OKLAHOMA CITY (November 5, 2011) - For a second straight season, Lubbock Christian University had their season come to an end in the opening round of the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament to Oklahoma City University, as the No.15 Stars shutout the Lady Chaparrals 3-0 Saturday afternoon in a windy affair. The Lady Chaps were out-shot 19-8 in the game, with a 9-2 advantage for the Stars in shots on goal.  The game was scoreless until the 33^rd minute when Hollis St. John came off the bench to score on a free kick for her second goal of the season.  The Stars put the game away in the second half with Blerta Rashica and Meghan McMahon scoring goals 2:01 apart beginning in the 66^th minute. Stars goalkeepers Ashley Bechtold and Alissa Reed combined for the shutout for OCU. LCU ends their season at 5-10-2 with the loss.  OCU improved to 16-1-1 and advances to the next round of the SAC Tournament.]]> Womens Soccer Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:03:00 -0500 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/lady-chaps-clinch-tournament-spot.html LUBBOCK, Texas (November 1, 2011) - A 1-1 tie between Lubbock Christian University and Wayland... LUBBOCK, Texas (November 1, 2011) - A 1-1 tie between Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University was all that the Lady Chaparrals needed to clinch a spot in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament, as the one standing point claimed with the tie allowed LCU to clinch the eighth and final postseason spot Tuesday afternoon at LCU Soccer Field.  The Lady Chaps will travel to Oklahoma City University Saturday to face the top-seeded Stars in the SAC Tournament opener. Against WBU, the Lady Chaps took a 1-0 lead in the 40^th minute with Stacy-Ann Johnson adding to her team-leading totals with her eighth goal of the season.  Rebekah Wenger and Ashley Griffis set up the goal for Johnson.  Sarah Lauderdale connected on a pass to Jordan James, who scored her seventh goal of the season in the 65^th minute to tie the game 1-1.  The game would go scoreless the rest of the way. LCU out-shot WBU 17-14 overall and 8-5 in shots-on-goal.  Pioneer goalkeeper Courtney Chamber made seven saves in the tie and Lady Chaps keeper Allison Brinson allowed one goal and made four saves.  The Lady Chaps wrapped up the regular season with a rather decent finish.  After a pair of one-goal deficits to ranked Southern Nazarene and Oklahoma City, the Lady Chaps went 1-0-2 to earn standing points in their final three games to clinch.  LCU ends the regular season 5-9-2 overall and 3-6-2 in SAC play, while the Pioneers season comes to a close with a 6-10-2 overall mark and 1-8-2 in the SAC. The Lady Chaps clinch the SAC Tournament for a second consecutive season.  Last season, LCU was also the eight-seed and travelled to OCU, falling 3-2 to give the Stars a scare in a close contest.]]> Womens Soccer Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:36:00 -0500 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/close-to-clinching.html ALVA, Okla. (October 29, 2011) - The Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaparrals and... ALVA, Okla. (October 29, 2011) - The Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaparrals and Northwestern Oklahoma State University Lady Rangers played to a 1-1 double overtime tie in Sooner Athletic Conference play Saturday.  LCU did not lose any ground trying to clinch a berth into the SAC Tournament, but they missed on a victory, which would have allowed them to clinch. LCU took an early lead, as Kaylyn Settle scored an unassisted goal 7:32 into the contest. The Lady Chaps would be unable to get another ball past NWOSU goalkeeper Caitlin Thorpe, who stopped six of the seven shots she faced.  LCU goalkeeper Allison Brinson produced the same numbers, with six saves on seven shots faced.  The game-tying goal by NWOSU was tallied by Denise Rangel in the 49^th minute. The Lady Chaps out-shot NWOSU 18-14 in the match.  The tie was the first for LCU this season.  It places their record at 5-9-1 overall and 3-6-1 in the SAC. NWOSU moved to 6-10-1 on the season and 2-7-1 in conference.  LCU has one regular season game remaining and it is Tuesday at 1 p.m. hosting Wayland Baptist University.  If LCU garners a tie or a win, then they will clinch a SAC Tournament berth.  If LCU loses Tuesday, they would need NWOSU and Oklahoma Christian, who play each other Tuesday, to tie or for NWOSU to win.  NWOSU and OC are the only two teams that could pass or catch LCU for the final seed in the SAC Tournament.  LCU holds the tiebreaker against each squad.]]> Womens Soccer Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:51:00 -0500 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/defense-leaves-oc-in-the-cold.html OKLAHOMA CITY (October 27, 2011) - Lubbock Christian University held Oklahoma Christian... OKLAHOMA CITY (October 27, 2011) - Lubbock Christian University held Oklahoma Christian University to one shot on goal and the Lady Chaparrals defeated OC 2-0 in a cold and rainy Sooner Athletic Conference contest Thursday night. LCU scored a goal in each half of the game.  Rebekah Wenger tallied the first goal with a goal in the 31^st minute with an assist granted to Kaylyn Settle.  Jordin Farris was fouled in the 62^nd minute and it resulted in a penalty kick attempt.  Stacy Ann Johnson took the attempt and scored the insurance goal for a 2-0 lead. The Lady Chaps out-shot the Lady Eagles 12-7, but the shots on goal were limited with LCU having a 4-1 advantage.  Allison Brinson claimed the shutout making a save on the only shot faced.  Brinson matches the program mark for career shutouts and single-season shutouts by matching Lacy Burress with her fourth shutout for LCU. The top eight teams in the SAC qualify for the SAC Tournament and the win by LCU places them in eighth place in the conference standings with a mark of 3-6 in the conference.  LCU improved to 5-9 overall.  OC fell to 2-6-1 in the SAC and 5-10-1 overall.  The Lady Chaps resume their conference road trip Saturday at noon in Alva, Okla. facing Northwestern Oklahoma State University.]]> Womens Soccer Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:39:00 -0500 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/lady-chaps-cant-dodge-storm.html LUBBOCK, Texas (October 22, 2011) - Kayla Thompson scored the lone goal to lead No.25 Southern... LUBBOCK, Texas (October 22, 2011) - Kayla Thompson scored the lone goal to lead No.25 Southern Nazarene University to a 1-0 Sooner Athletic Conference win over Lubbock Christian University Saturday afternoon giving LCU consecutive one-goal losses to ranked opponents. Southern Nazarene controlled the tempo throughout the game, but LCU aggravated them denying many of their opportunities.  LCU freshman defender McKenzie Meynard frustrated 36-goal scorer Jackie Acevedo and LCU did not allow Acevedo to a shot on goal.  Acevedo did eventually set up the game winning play, as her throw-in went untouched and to a wide open Thompson, who capitalized with placing the ball past LCU goalkeeper Allison Brinson in the 58^th minute.  It would be the only goal SNU would tally on their 20-5 shot advantage and 8-1 on-goal advantage. Brinson, who had seven saves, kept LCU within reach, but the Lady Chaps offense could never get going.  The Lady Chaps had a pair of breakaways in which they never were able to garner a shot.  Stacy-Ann Johnson, who was not expected to play, checked in during the second half and attempted a free kick on a set-piece and her shot rattled off the crossbar.  SNU goalkeeper Rachael Wade received a red card in the 62^nd minute after an aggressive challenge outside of the box chasing down a loose ball, allowing LCU to play with a man-advantage for the final 28:02.  Their only shot on goal came on a header by Jordin Farris in the final thirty seconds of the contest, which was denied by a defender. The loss places LCU with a 4-9 record overall and 2-6 in the SAC.  SNU improved to 13-2 overall and 8-0 in SAC play.  The Lady Chaps go on the road Thursday and play at Oklahoma Christian University. ]]> Womens Soccer Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:58:00 -0500 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/stars-score-late.html LUBBOCK, Texas (October 20, 2011) - Lubbock Christian University played solid, but they were... LUBBOCK, Texas (October 20, 2011) - Lubbock Christian University played solid, but they were unable to match a goal scored by Hollis St. John with 14:20 remaining, as the goal helped No.15 Oklahoma City University avoid the upset bid by the Lady Chaparrals Thursday afternoon at LCU Soccer Field. Sheridan Horner was able to get the Stars a 1-0 lead collecting a loose ball off a header from teammate Meghan ,McMahon and putting it past LCU goalkeeper Allison Brinson.  Jordin Farris matched the goal in the 64^th minute after an LCU corner kick attempt resulted in a hand-ball and a penalty kick attempt.  Farris scored on the Lady Chaps first penalty kick attempt of the season.  LCU had the wind in the second half and it created several scoring opportunities, but Ashley Bechtold, who served as the Stars goalkeeper in the second half, stopped three shots in the half and kept the Lady Chaps from getting a second goal.  In the 76^th minute, a series of lead passes went right in the Stars favor and passes by McMahan and Horner connected to an open St. John on the left side of the box and she had no problem scoring her first goal of the season and the eventual game-winning goal. Teams were even with five shots-on-goal apiece, but OCU out-shot LCU overall 13-8.  The Lady Chaps fell to 2-5 in Sooner Athletic Conference play and 4-8 overall.  OCU improved their mark to 11-1-1 overall and 6-0-1 in the SAC.  The Lady Chaps remain home Saturday and will host Southern Nazarene University at 1 p.m. ]]> Womens Soccer Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:38:00 -0500 http://www.lcuchaps.com/no_cache/womens-soccer/stories/story/article/lady-chaps-fall-late.html CHICKASHA, Okla. (October 15, 2011) - Calli Cooper scored a pair of goals, including the... CHICKASHA, Okla. (October 15, 2011) - Calli Cooper scored a pair of goals, including the game-winning goal with 4:56 remaining, to lead University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma past Lubbock Christian University 2-1 Saturday afternoon in Sooner Athletic Conference play. Cooper scored her 16^th and 17^th goal of the season in the victory for USAO, who improved to 6-1 in SAC play.  The opening goal for Cooper was tallied 10:14 into the contest, as USAO put five shots on goal in that opening span of time.  While USAO would end up with 12 shots on goal in the game, LCU was limited to four, with one of them finding the back of the net.  Jorden Smith tied the game at 1-1 with a goal for LCU in the 34^th minute.  Her goal was assisted by McKenzie Meynard.  Cooper registered her second goal for a 2-1 USAO lead in the 86^th minute to hold off the Lady Chaps. LCU was out-shot in the game 21-10.  Berkley Albracht made 10 saves in the loss on 12 shots faced.  USAO improved to 11-2 overall on the season.  The Lady Chaps dropped to 2-4 in the SAC and 4-7 overall.  They return home to host Oklahoma City University Thursday at 6 p.m. in a game scheduled to be played at Texas Tech University.]]> Womens Soccer Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:33:00 -0500