Lubbock Christian Opens Season With 78-73 Win
The Lone Star Conference team beat Montana State Billings in Ellensburg, Washington, in its first win of the 2026-27 season.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Basketball
Lubbock Christian men's basketball opened the 2026-27 season with a 78-73 win over Montana State Billings in Ellensburg, Washington. The victory was the team's first of the season under head coach Todd Duncan.
Why it matters
The opening result gives an early read on a Lubbock Christian roster that lost players to the transfer portal and was picked third in the Lone Star Conference preseason poll. For Lubbock readers, it is an early indicator of how the local program will compete in its conference this year.
The opening result is a single game score of 78-73 against Montana State Billings. The stub does not report player statistics or how the team will perform against conference opponents this season.
The players
Todd Duncan
Todd Duncan is the head coach of Lubbock Christian men's basketball and is in his 15th season leading the program.
The details
Lubbock Christian defeated Montana State Billings 78-73 in Ellensburg, Washington, in a game that opened the team's 2026-27 season. The program has two more exhibition games before a lengthy road trip to start its regular schedule.
Timeline
Thursday, October 31, 2026: Lubbock Christian beats Montana State Billings 78-73 in Ellensburg, Washington.
Season Trajectory
The Lone Star Conference's preseason poll placed Lubbock Christian third, and an opening win over Montana State Billings is the first data point against that projection. The team's early result comes after a roster that lost players to the transfer portal, so the season will test how quickly the rebuilt lineup gels.
Fans tracking the Lone Star Conference can use the opening win as an early reference point when comparing Lubbock Christian to its preseason third-place projection. The coming exhibition games and road trip will give a clearer read on the roster's depth.
The takeaway
An early win does not settle a conference race, but it gives Lubbock Christian a concrete result to build on as the team faces a demanding travel schedule. Readers should watch how the rebuilt roster performs once conference play begins.
What happens next
Lubbock Christian will play two more exhibition games before beginning a lengthy road trip to open its regular schedule.
Further reading
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