LC State's Lustig Ends Career as All-Time Leading Scorer

Warrior standout John Lustig sets program record in season-ending loss to The Master's

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:21pm

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John Lustig, a senior at LC State, cemented his legacy as the program's all-time leading scorer with 1,463 points in his career, surpassing the previous record set in 1991. Lustig's 21 points in LC State's 88-80 loss to The Master's (Calif.) in the NAIA First Round marked the end of his storied college basketball career, along with fellow seniors Grayson Hunt and Peyton Nordland.

Why it matters

Lustig's record-breaking performance caps off an impressive four-year run at LC State, where he elevated the program and helped lead the Warriors to their 20th trip to the national tournament. His individual accomplishments, combined with the contributions of Hunt and Nordland, solidify the senior class as one of the most successful in recent memory for the school.

The details

In the back-and-forth battle with The Master's, Lustig shot 9-for-11 from the field and added 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Teammate Dyland Skaife also scored 21 points, knocking down 4 three-pointers. Nordland chipped in 14 points, while Hunt grabbed 5 rebounds. However, The Master's pulled away late, going 24-for-29 at the free throw line compared to LC State's 6-for-12 performance.

  • Lustig became LC State's all-time leading scorer on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • LC State's season ended with an 88-80 loss to The Master's (Calif.) in the NAIA First Round on March 14, 2026.

The players

John Lustig

A senior at LC State who finished his college career as the program's all-time leading scorer with 1,463 points, surpassing the previous record set in 1991.

Grayson Hunt

A senior at LC State who played a key role in the Warriors' successful season, anchoring the team inside.

Peyton Nordland

A senior at LC State who was a catalyst for the team throughout the year, making a significant jump in his performance from his junior to senior season.

Austin Johnson

The head coach of the LC State men's basketball team, who praised the contributions of his senior class and their impact on the program.

The Master's

The opponent that defeated LC State 88-80 in the NAIA First Round, ending the Warriors' season.

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What they’re saying

“Tough way to end a great season. We certainly did not defend at the level needed to win and really struggled to keep them out of the paint and off the free throw line. We had some good individual performances but needed more of a team production to beat a great Master's squad.”

— Austin Johnson, Head Coach

“I will miss going to battle with our seniors. Nordland was a catalyst for us all year and the jump he made from junior to senior season is as impressive as any we've had in this program. Grayson was awesome this year and anchored us inside; thankful he was able to stay healthy and show what a competitor he is. Lustig is arguably the best player to ever play at LC. Obviously, he's the all-time scoring leader, but he has elevated this program and reinvented himself every year. He's allowed us to coach and challenge him at a level that's very rare. Happy I got a front row seat to his career. These three seniors leave the program better than they found it and I am so lucky I got to be a small part of their journey.”

— Austin Johnson, Head Coach

The takeaway

Lustig's record-breaking performance and the contributions of the senior class highlight the sustained excellence of the LC State men's basketball program, which has now reached the national tournament 20 times. The Warriors' season may have ended in disappointment, but the legacy of this senior group will continue to inspire future generations of players.