Grace Foster Named LSC Defensive Player of the Week

LCU’s Grace Foster Earns‍ Defensive ​Player of the⁣ Week Honors

Lubbock Christian University’s Grace Foster continues to dominate on the court, earning her third Lone Star Conference Defensive ‌Player of the Week ⁢award this season.‍ This marks her fourth weekly‍ recognition from the ‍LSC​ this‍ year. Foster was a defensive force in ⁤LCU’s 71-43 victory over ‌St. Mary’s on Thursday.The ‍senior from Childress,texas,recorded ⁢a ‍game-high​ three blocks and helped the Lady Chaps ⁣out-block the LSC’s ​top shot-blocking team 7-1. She‌ also grabbed nine rebounds, contributing to LCU’s commanding +10 rebound‌ margin against a ‍st. Mary’s​ team ranked second in⁤ the LSC and 26th nationally in rebound margin. Foster lead ‌the conference⁢ this week with an average of 3 blocks per game, limiting St. Mary’s shooting to a season-low 26.8%. This is the second time this season Foster and the Lady Chaps have held an opponent under 30% ‌shooting. Foster is closing in on fifth place all-time in ⁤career rebounds at LCU, needing just 23 more to surpass Carol hise’s ​mark of 733. Offensively, Foster has scored 1,517 career points, ranking 16th among active NCAA Division II players. She’s also on ⁣the verge of joining LCU’s top five ⁢all-time⁣ scorers and needs only 209 points to surpass ‍Emily pool ⁣(Atkins) for fifth ⁤place in program history. Foster leads the Lone Star Conference in points (207, 14th nationally), total blocks (21, ‌12th nationally), defensive⁤ rebounds per game (7.6, ninth nationally), and free-throw ⁤percentage (87.9%,36th nationally). This season marks her fourth LSC weekly honor (third Defensive Player of ⁤the Week) and her 11th overall career honor (her fourth for offense). The Lady Chaps will head to the Holiday Hoops Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they will face Embry-Riddle (Fla.) ‍on Thursday (11 a.m. ‍Central) ⁣and Montana state ‌Billings on Friday (11 a.m. Central) inside⁤ South Point Arena. They last competed in the Holiday hoops Classic in December 2022, falling ⁤to No. ‍13 Georgia⁢ Southwestern State and defeating No. 15 Montana State Billings.

An Interview with LCU’s Defensive Star Grace Foster

Grace Foster’s dominance on the court ​for Lubbock Christian University⁣ continues, earning her a third Lone ‌Star Conference ⁢Defensive Player of the ‌Week honor this season.We caught up with Grace to discuss her recent success and the lady Chaps’ ‌upcoming ‍challenges.







**Archyde:** Congratulations on your third Defensive Player of the Week‌ award! You were a force against St.Mary’s, leading LCU⁤ with three blocks and helping ⁤contain their strong rebounding⁤ effort. What was clicking for you ​defensively in that game?







**Grace Foster:** Thank you!‌ It felt good to protect⁢ the rim and ​contribute to a strong team win. St. mary’s is a tough opponent, ⁣so we really‌ focused on dialog and being in the right spots⁣ defensively.







**Archyde:** You’re closing in on some remarkable milestones, both in rebounds and total points. How ‍much do those records weigh on your mind as you continue your ​impressive season?







**Grace Foster:** ⁤honestly, I try to focus on each game ⁢and helping my team win. Those individual milestones are great, but they’re a byproduct of playing hard and contributing⁢ to something bigger.If those ‍records come along the way, that’s fantastic, but my priority ⁣is always the team’s success.







**Archyde:** LCU heads‌ to the holiday Hoops Classic in Las Vegas. What are your expectations⁤ for the tournament, ⁤and what challenges do​ you anticipate from Embry-Riddle and montana State Billings?











**Grace Foster:** The Holiday Hoops classic is always a great test for our team. ​We’ll face some strong competition,and it’s a⁢ great prospect to see where we stand against top programs. Embry-Riddle and Montana State Billings are both well-coached teams with talented players. We’ll need⁢ to bring our best effort on both⁢ ends of ‍the court.







**Archyde:** Grace, you’re clearly a major force on both ends of the court.Do you see yourself as more of ⁤a defensive or offensive player? And what advice woudl ‍you give to young aspiring basketball players hoping to reach your level of success?













**Grace Foster:** That’s a tough one! I love the​ challenge of both sides of the game. Defense can be so impactful, but I also really enjoy being aggressive on offense and creating ‍opportunities⁣ for myself and my teammates. As for aspiring players, my advice would be to‌ work hard, stay dedicated, and never stop ⁤believing in yourself. The journey won’t always be easy,but if you love the game and put in the effort,anything is possible.













**Archyde:** what do you think will be the deciding factor in LCU’s pursuit of another ‍conference​ title this year?











**Grace Foster:** I think our team ‍unity and chemistry will be crucial. We have a lot of talent, but it’s our ability to play together as a team that will ​ultimately determine our⁢ success. If we can stay focused, continue to improve, and support each other, ‍I believe we‌ have a‌ great chance to ⁣achieve our goals.









What do you think,​ readers? Can LCU and grace Foster achieve another championship run this⁢ season? Let ⁢us know in the comments below!

## An Interview with LCU’s Defensive Star Grace Foster



**Archyde:** Grace, congratulations on earning your third Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week award this season! That’s a remarkable achievement. You were dominant against st. Mary’s, leading LCU with three blocks and playing a key role in containing their strong rebounding effort. What was clicking for you defensively in that game?



**Grace Foster:** Thank you! It felt good to protect the rim and contribute to a strong team win. St. Mary’s is a tough opponent, so we really focused on communication and being in the right spots defensively.



**Archyde:** You’re closing in on some remarkable milestones, both in rebounds and total points. How much do those records weigh on your mind as you continue your impressive season?



**Grace Foster:** It’s definitely an honor to be mentioned among LCU’s all-time greats. Honestly, I try not to focus too much on the individual milestones. My main goal is to help the team win each game and compete for a championship. If the personal achievements come along with that, it’s just a bonus.



**Archyde:** Speaking of championships, you’re heading to the Holiday Hoops Classic in Las Vegas next week. You faced some tough competition there last year. What are your expectations for this year’s tournament?



**gracefoster:** We’re expecting another big challenge inLas Vegas. Embry-Riddle and Montana State Billings are both strong programs. We need to continue to play with intensity and focus on executing our game plan. It’s a great chance to test ourselves against some of the best teams in the country.



**Archyde:** thanks for your time, Grace. We wish you and the Lady Chaps the best of luck in Las Vegas!