THE RUNDOWN 
In historic fashion, the DBU Patriots captured the 2025 Lone Star Conference Championship Title, defeating No. 2 seed Lubbock Christian by a final score of 76-70. The intense game showcased DBU's resilience and depth, culminating in a late-game comeback to secure their first-ever conference title. The Patriots secured an early lead over the Chaps but struggled with momentum at the start of the second half. It was a put-back dunk by Xavion Brown followed by a jumper by Cody Stevens that shifted the momentum in favor of DBU. In the end, DBU's relentless offensive pressure outlasted Lubbock Christian, securing their first conference title in program history.  

The first half was kickstarted by Xavion Brown's turnaround jumper, giving DBU both the lead and momentum. Defensively, the Patriots stifled the Chaps, holding them scoreless for three minutes. Offensive firepower came from Ricky Lujan and Jaden Shelvin, with Lujan contributing eight points in two minutes. DBU closed out the half with a 9-0 run in two minutes, heading into the locker-room with a 14-point lead.  

LCU came out of halftime with a vengeance, opening the half with a 14-2 run over four and a half minutes. Najeeb Muhammad and Ethan Duncan led the charge, hitting key shots to swinging momentum in the Chaps' favor. It wasn't until the 10-minute mark that DBU began to make some strides, with Shelvin and Jackson McCabe dominating the paint. The two teams began trading the lead, but it was Brown's electric dunk that ignited a snowball effect for DBU's offense. Cody Stevens quickly capitalized on the momentum, draining a two-pointer and three-pointer in just over a minute.

The final two minutes of the game were filled with high intensity as LCU fought to reclaim their lead. Faced with a ticking clock and the mounting pressure, the Chaps began to lose their rhythm, turning over the ball twice in a matter of seconds. With 26 seconds left, the score was 72-70 in favor of the Patriots, and it was their relentless pursuit of victory that ultimately outlasted the Chaps.  

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 
- DBU won both the LSC regular season and tournament titles in the same season for the first time in program history.  

- LSC Tournament MVP Xavion Brown averaged 10.3 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game in the tournament. 

- DBU has now won three conference tournament tiles (2025: LSC, 2018: Heartland, & 2016; Heartland) 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 
30 - DBU has won 30 games in a season for the first time in program history. 

20.3 - Ricky Lujan averaged a team-high 20.3 ppg in the tournament. 

3 - The Patriots' win over No. 21 Lubbock Christian is their third over a nationally ranked opponent this year. 

LONE STAR CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT AWARDS 

• Xavion Brown was named the LSC Tournament MVP after his stellar performance in all three games. In total, Brown contributed 31 points, scoring a high of 19 in the championship game, 19 rebounds, and 15 points in the tournament.  

• Ricky Lujan and Brown were named to the All-Tournament team following the conclusion of the game.  

PRESS CONFERENCE 

UP NEXT 
DBU awaits the announcement of the location for the NCAA South Central Regional, which will take place on Friday, March 14 through Tuesday, March 18.