Athletics also played a central role in the weekend festivities, as both the Lady Chap and Chaparral basketball teams swept games on Thursday and Saturday, softball swept a Sunday double-header, and tennis, track and field, baseball all competed across the weekend. Thursday evening’s Chap basketball game was highlighted by the crowning of Sam Latham and Lily Bickley as the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, continuing a beloved LCU tradition. The Lady Chap 2016 National Championship Team was also recognized on Saturday during halftime of the men’s game.

One of the signature highlights of Homecoming Weekend was Master Follies, a family-friendly, student-led variety show known for its creativity, humor, and high energy. Emceed by student performers serving as hosts and hostesses, Master Follies showcased original musical presentations from LCU’s men’s and women’s social club organizations. Each group performed choreographed numbers set to humorous lyrics as they competed for coveted awards and audience acclaim.

The results of Master Follies 2026 saw men’s club Koinonia take first place, followed by Alpha Chi Delta, while Kappa Phi Kappa took first place on the women’s side, followed by Christlich Damen. Kappa Phi Kappa received the Spirit of Follies/Club’s Choice award, and Koinonia claimed the E. Don Williams Special Effects Award and the coveted People’s Choice Award.

Also included in the weekend were staple events like the 50-year anniversary celebration of the Class of 1976, and Alumni Chapel, where One City Worship led the audience in singing and LCU alumnus and NCAA Basketball Coaching Legend Rob Evans (’66) spoke about perseverance, hard work, and relying on God. Evans was LCU’s first All-American, and after a decorated collegiate basketball playing career, he went on to become a hall of fame coach, breaking the color barrier time and time again in American collegiate sports.

The weekend was filled with other departmental receptions, reunions, art exhibits, dinners, tailgates, all celebrating different aspects of what makes the LCU experience unique and powerful for alumni across the decades.

“Homecoming is about coming back to what makes LCU special—relationships, shared memories, and community,” said Lisa Fraze, Director of Alumni Relations at LCU. “We love seeing alumni reconnect with old friends while also experiencing the energy and creativity of today’s students.”

Fraze added, “From reunions and cheering on the Chaps to supporting scholarships through the 5K and enjoying student creativity at Master Follies, Homecoming weekend truly captures the heart of LCU.”