The Lady Chaparrals have once again secured a place in the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, landing at No. 11 for the 2025‑26 season with a cumulative 3.775 grade‑point average. The figure reflects the combined performance of every student‑athlete on the roster and meets the association’s minimum 3.0 GPA threshold, while also showcasing the program’s sustained scholarly focus.
A Decade of Consistent Recognition
This marks the thirteenth straight year that Lubbock Christian University has appeared on the honor roll, a streak that began after the team transitioned from the NAIA to NCAA Division II in 2013. Over the past ten seasons the program has repeatedly ranked among the top eleven Division II teams in GPA, posting nine top‑ten finishes and four top‑four placements, including the nation’s highest Division II GPA in 2020‑21.
The academic accolade arrives on the heels of a successful on‑court campaign. The Lady Chaparrals finished the 2025‑26 schedule with a 23‑8 overall record and a 15‑5 mark in Lone Star Conference play, earning a berth in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional. It is the tenth postseason appearance in program history and underscores the team’s ability to excel both in the classroom and on the hardwood.
Conference Distinction and National Comparison
Within the Lone Star Conference, Lubbock Christian University stood alone as the only institution to make the WBCA Top 25, highlighting the program’s competitive edge in a region known for strong academic and athletic standards. Nationally, the team’s 3.775 GPA placed it behind Mercy University (3.853), Florida Southern College (3.849) and Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University (3.841), yet the consistency of its performance across multiple seasons remains a benchmark for Division II programs.
The achievement also reflects the broader criteria of the WBCA honor roll, which requires a minimum 3.0 team GPA and nomination by a head coach who is a WBCA member. The calculation of the GPA incorporates all quality points earned by roster members across the academic terms covered by the season, with weighted grades converted to a 4.0 scale, ensuring a comprehensive measure of academic standing.