Hundreds gathered inside Lubbock Christian University's Rip Griffin Center to welcome home the Lady Chaps and celebrate their perfect 35-0 season and national title win.

The Lady Chaps took home the NCAA Division II national title after defeating the University of Alaska Anchorage in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 4, 78-73.

State Senator Charles Perry and Lubbock City Council member Latrelle Joy were among those in attendance to congratulate the team on their momentous achievements. Both praised the team for their hard work, fighting spirit and commitment to excellence. You can watch their full speeches below.

Following the speeches, the team and coaches chatted with attendees and signed free posters provided by the university.

Congratulations to LCU and the Lady Chaps basketball team.

Latrelle Joy Commends the Lady Chaps

Sen. Perry Congratulates the Lady Chaps

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