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2009-10 Newman Jets Basketball News

WBB: Nickel, Pitts Named All-Heartland

Scott Nuss - 3/2/2010 10:08:03 PM

Junior guards Monique Pitts and Rainey Nickel have been named to the All-Heartland Conference Honorable Mention Team, the conference office announced Tuesday night.

WBB: Jets Fall in Finale, 53-36

Scott Nuss - 2/27/2010 6:55:43 PM

The Newman women's basketball team ended its 2009-10 season on a sour note, dropping a 53-36 decision to Texas-Permian Basin Saturday afternoon on the team's senior night. Rainey Nickel and Nikita Norwood each scored nine points to lead the Jets.

WBB: Jets Stomp Aggies, 67-48

Scott Nuss - 2/25/2010 11:51:57 PM

The Newman women's basketball team picked up a much-needed win Thursday night, dominating Oklahoma Panhandle State in all aspects of the game on their way to a 67-48 win over the Aggies in Fugate Gymnasium. Jessica Forshee led the Jets with 15 points and eight rebounds.

WBB: Lions Bounce Jets, 72-47

Scott Nuss - 2/19/2010 12:15:32 PM

The Newman women's basketball team dropped its fourth consecutive road game Thursday night, dropping a 72-47 contest to Heartland Conference and NCAA Div. II provisional member Arkansas-Fort Smith inside the Stubblefield Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Monique Pitts led the Jets with 12 points and eight rebounds in the game.

WBB: Blue Tigers Hold Off Jets, 67-51

Scott Nuss - 2/13/2010 11:14:45 PM

Road struggles continued for the Newman women's basketball team as the Jets fell to the Lincoln Blue Tigers, 67-51, Saturday afternoon inside Jason Gym in Jefferson City, Mo. Monique Pitts led all scorers with a career-high 21 points in the game.

WBB: Jets Blast Bluejays, 74-39

Scott Nuss - 2/8/2010 8:32:17 PM

Just 25 hours after returning home from its latest road trip, the Newman women's basketball picked up a much-needed win, defeating Tabor College 74-39 Monday evening inside Fugate Gymnasium. All 11 players that played recorded at least one point in the contest.

WBB: Jets Fall at SEU, 60-47

Scott Nuss - 2/6/2010 4:25:58 PM

The Newman women's basketball team was unable to salvage a road split, falling 60-47 to the St. Edward's Hilltoppers Saturday afternoon at the Recreation and Convocation Center in Austin, Texas. The Jets and Hilltoppers were whistled for a combined 48 fouls, and combined to shoot 68 free throws in the contest.

WBB: Dustdevils Blow Past Jets, 68-61

Scott Nuss - 2/4/2010 11:35:46 PM

A turnover-filled game prevented the Newman women's basketball team from earning its second-consecutive road win as the Jets dropped a 68-61 decision to Texas A&M International Thursday evening at the Kinesiology Building in Laredo, Texas. Monique Pitts scored a career-high 17 points in a game that saw both teams combine for 52 turnovers.

WBB: Jets Drop Heartbreaker Again, 47-43

Scott Nuss - 1/30/2010 7:33:47 PM

The Newman women's basketball saw yet another second half lead against one of the best teams in the Heartland Conference slip away Saturday, dropping a 47-43 decision to conference-leading Incarnate Word Saturday afternoon inside Fugate Gymnasium. Monique Pitts was one of nine Jets to score in the game, and led Newman with seven points.

WBB: Jets Drop Heartbreaker, 40-38

Scott Nuss - 1/28/2010 11:35:56 PM

The Newman women's basketball team led for nearly 38 minutes Thursday night, but St. Mary's hit some key free throws down the stretch to steal a 40-38 heart-breaker fron the Jets on Newman's home court in Fugate Gymnasium. Monique Pitts led Newman with 10 points and nine rebounds in the game.

WBB: Jets Notch First Road Win, 72-61

Scott Nuss - 1/24/2010 1:42:49 PM

GOODWELL, Okla. - The Newman women's basketball team picked up its first road win of the season in a 72-61 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State Saturday afternoon inside Oscar Williams Field House in Goodwell, Okla. Hadley Freeman tied her career-high of 17 points while Rainey Nickel recorded a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double in the win.

WBB: Lions Slip Past Jets, 67-59

Scott Nuss - 1/16/2010 7:56:29 PM

Ladessa Nachbor's career-high 18 points wasn't quite enough to push the Newman women's basketball team past Arkansas-Fort Smith, as the Jets dropped a 67-59 contest to the Lions Saturday afternoon inside Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets were held to just 38.8 percent shooting from the field in the loss.

WBB: Jets Rally Sinks Lincoln, 71-66

Scott Nuss - 1/9/2010 7:39:03 PM

Melanie Brockleman's 20 points helped Newman dig out of a seven-point hole, and led the Jets to a 71-61 win over the Lincoln Blue Tigers. The Jets converted 20 of their 25 free throw attempts in their fourth win of the season.

WBB: Jets Cold in 49-37 Loss

Scott Nuss - 1/4/2010 9:33:04 PM

The Newman women's basketball team rebounded from one of the worst first-half shooting performances in the program's history, and trailed by as little as two in the second half, but a late St. Mary's charge lifted the Rattlers to a 49-37 win over the Jets Monday night inside Bill Greehey Arena. Rainey Nickel's nine points led the Jets in the loss.

WBB: Jets Stumble at UIW, 81-42

Scott Nuss - 1/2/2010 5:17:10 PM

Melissa Brockleman tied her career high of 15 points, but 28 turnovers cost the Newman women's basketball team in an 81-42 loss to Incarnate Word Saturday afternoon at the McDermott Center in San Antonio, Texas.

WBB: Jets Outlast Ottawa, 60-47

Scott Nuss - 12/30/2009 12:52:44 AM

A late charge broke a tight game open, and allowed the Newman women's basketball team to rally past Ottawa, 60-47, in non-conference action Tuesday evening at Fugate Gymnasium. Ladessa Nachbor went five-for-five from the field and hit three of her four free throw attempts to lead the Jets with 13 points and six rebounds.

WBB: TAMIU Rallies Past Jets, 70-66

Scott Nuss - 12/19/2009 8:13:08 PM

Late rallies in the final minutes of each half helped Texas A&M International pick up a 70-66 win over the Newman women's basketball team Saturday night inside Fugate Gymnasium. Rainey Nickel hit four three's on her way to 18 points in Newman's first Heartland Conference loss of the season.

WBB: St. Edward's Game Day Central

Scott Nuss - 12/17/2009 3:55:19 PM

The Newman women's basketball team hosts St. Edward's in their Heartland Conference opener Thursday night inside Fugate Gymnasium.

WBB: Griffons Top Jets, 57-45

Scott Nuss - 12/14/2009 8:40:59 PM

The Newman women's basketball team dropped its fifth-straight game Monday night, falling 57-45 to MIAA foe Missouri Western at Fugate Gymnasium. Rainey Nickel posted 14 points in the loss, while Jessica Forshee recorded her second double-double of the season with a 12-point, 12-rebound outing.

WBB: Missouri Western Game Day Central

Scott Nuss - 12/14/2009 11:20:33 AM

The Newman women's basketball team hosts Missouri Western Monday night at 6 p.m. inside Fugate Gymnasium.

WBB: Jets Fall to Ouachita Baptist, 76-59

Scott Nuss - 12/12/2009 7:01:34 PM

Rainey Nickel drained three three-pointers and scored a team-high 17 points, but the Newman women's basketball team lost its fourth-straight contest, dropping a 76-59 decision to Ouachita Baptist Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium.

WBB: Ouachita Baptist Game Day Central

Scott Nuss - 12/12/2009 12:46:38 PM

Newman looks to snap a three-game skid when they host Gulf South Conference foe Ouachita Baptist Saturday afternoon in a 2 p.m. contest at Fugate Gymnasium.

WBB: Tigers Oust Jets, 88-57

Scott Nuss - 12/2/2009 9:38:55 PM

Ladessa Nachbor's 11 points wasn't enough to stop a multi-dimensional Fort Hays scoring attack, as the Newman women's basketball team dropped an 88-57 decision to Fort Hays State Wednesday evening inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

WBB: FHSU Game Day Central

Scott Nuss - 12/2/2009 4:07:06 PM

Newman will face its second-consecutive undefeated opponent Wednesday when they travel to Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kan., to take on the Fort Hays State Tigers.

Demarest Featured in Morning Sun

Scott Nuss - 12/1/2009 10:48:00 AM

Newman Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Caitlin Demarest was recently featured by Matt Clark in the Pittsburg Morning Sun.

WBB: Jets Stumble at Wayne State, 81-42

Scott Nuss - 11/28/2009 5:58:49 PM

The Newman women's basketball team battled injuries, turnovers, and a red-hot undefeated opponent, and fell to 1-5 on the season with a 81-42 loss to Wayne State College Saturday afternoon at Rice Auditorium in Wayne, Neb. Nikita Norwood's eight points led the Jets in the contest.

KWU Sneaks Past Newman, 72-69

Scott Nuss - 11/25/2009 10:00:39 AM

Senior Jessica Forshee dumped in 18 points and added 16 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to lift the Newman women's basketball team past Kansas Wesleyan, falling 72-69 to the Coyotes in overtime Tuesday night at Fugate Gymnasium.

WBB: KWU Game Day Central

Scott Nuss - 11/24/2009 1:48:36 PM

The Newman women's basketball team looks for its second-consecutive win Tuesday night when they host the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes in a 5:30 p.m. contest inside Fugate Gymnasium.

WBB: Jets Third at Regis Tournament

Scott Nuss - 11/22/2009 3:59:42 PM

The Newman women's basketball team rebounded from a disappointing first round loss, and finished in third place at the Regis Catholic Schools Tournament with a 73-54 win over the College of Saint Mary Saturday afternoon at Regis Fieldhouse in Denver, Colo.

WBB: Aggies Top Jets, 70-51

Scott Nuss - 11/17/2009 8:42:11 PM

A 20-point outing from Rainey Nickel wasn't enough to lift the Newman women's basketball team in their home opener, as the Jets dropped a 70-51 decision to Lone Star Conference rival Cameron Tuesday night in front of 226 fans inside Fugate Gymnasium.

WBB vs. Cameron Game Day Central

Scott Nuss - 11/17/2009 11:17:23 AM

Newman opens its 2009-10 home schedule Tuesday evening when they host Lone Star Conference foe Cameron in a 6 p.m. contest inside Fugate Gymnasium.

WBB Falls at Rockhurst, 59-42

Scott Nuss - 11/15/2009 6:12:40 PM

Freshman Melanie Brockleman posted a double-double in the first regular season game of her collegiate career, but it wasn't enough to lift Newman past Rockhurst in a 59-42 loss Sunday afternoon in Kansas city, Mo.

WBB Falls at North Texas, 88-57

Scott Nuss - 11/11/2009 7:36:00 PM

Newman's women's basketball team concluded its 2009-10 exhibition season with an 88-57 loss to North Texas Wednesday night at the Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Freshman Melanie Brockleman led the Jets with 15 points, while freshman Heidi Leinberger finished with a team-high 13 rebounds.

WBB Falls in Exhibition Opener, 97-46

Scott Nuss - 11/8/2009 4:20:42 PM

The first ever meeting between the Newman women's basketball program and an NCAA Div. 1 program was one that many Newman fans would rather forget, as the Jets dropped a 97-46 decision to Wichita State Sunday afternoon in front of 1,411 fans inside WSU's Charles Koch Arena.

WBB Picked Fourth in Pre-Season Poll

Scott Nuss - 10/20/2009 3:16:00 PM

The Newman women's basketball team has been picked to finish fourth in the 2009 Heartland Conference Pre-Season Basketball poll, conference officials announced Tuesday. The Jets finished with 70 points in the poll of the league's head coaches and sports information directors.

Newman Hosts Juco Jamboree

Scott Nuss - 10/16/2009 12:22:59 PM

Newman University will host the third annual Midwest Juco Jamboree Saturday, Oct. 18, inside Fugate Gymnasium. A total of 14 teams from four states will be represented in the field, which is designed to showcase junior college women's basketball talent. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday morning.

Demarest Named WBB Assistant Coach

Scott Nuss - 9/16/2009 9:52:24 AM

Former Pittsburg State point guard Caitlin Demarest has been named the assistant women's basketball coach at Newman University, head coach Tracy Anderson announced Tuesday.

Couch to Leave Newman

Scott Nuss - 8/26/2009 4:21:41 PM

WICHITA – Newman Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Diana Couch has resigned her position, effective immediately, Athletic Director Vic Trilli announced Wednesday. Couch will be named the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Fort Scott Community College.

Jets Sign West High Standout

Brian Petrotta - 5/28/2009 3:39:03 PM

Wichita, Kan. -- Newman University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tracy Anderson announced the addition of Luana Meadows from Wichita West High School. Meadows was an All-City performer in 2008 and 2009.

WBB Signs Two

Brian Petrotta - 5/26/2009 1:06:01 PM

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tracy Anderson announced the signing of two more student-athletes for the 2009-2010 academic year. Jacquelyn “Monique” Pitts from Cloud County Community College and Nikita Norwood are the latest additions to the Jets roster.

WBB Signs Point Guard

Brian Petrotta - 5/19/2009 1:00:59 AM

Wichita, Kan. -- Newman University Women’s Basketball Coach Tracy Anderson announced the signing of Heidi Leinberger from James Bowie High School in Simms, Texas.

Girl's Summer League Discounted for '09

Brian Petrotta - 4/13/2009 3:41:02 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University Women’s Basketball team announced a new discounted price for their 2009 Girl’s Summer Hoop League. The league begins May 26 and runs for five weeks, with a 10-game guarantee for each team. Anyone enrolled in the 8th-12th grade levels during the 2008-09 school year is eligible to participate.

Nickel Named All-Conference

Brian Petrotta - 3/3/2009 1:02:22 PM

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University sophomore Rainey Nickel was named to the All-Heartland Conference Women’s Basketball Team as an Honorable Mention. Nickel was the Jets’ top scorer and three-point threat.

WBB Closes Season on Road

Brian Petrotta - 2/28/2009 8:41:09 PM

Austin, Texas – The Newman University women’s basketball wrapped up the 2008-09 season with a 65-43 defeat at St. Edward’s Saturday afternoon. Eleven of the 14 Jets who entered the game scored at least two points.

WBB Falls Short @ #18 St. Mary's

Brian Petrotta - 2/26/2009 8:40:09 PM

San Antonio, Texas – The Newman University women’s basketball team gave No. 18 St. Mary’s a difficult time on their home court but eventually came up short in a 53-40 decision Thursday night at Bill Greehey Arena.

Seniors Go Out with 50-43 Victory

Brian Petrotta - 2/21/2009 6:32:00 PM

WICHITA, Kan. – The Newman Jets women’s basketball team (8-17, 5-7) wrapped up the home portion of their regular-season schedule with a win, defeating the Texas-Permian Basin Falcons (7-17, 5-7) by a score of 50-43.

WBB Muscles Past OPSU

Brian Petrotta - 2/19/2009 11:02:21 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University women’s basketball team used a dominant inside game to muscle past Oklahoma Panhandle State 70-56 Thursday night at Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets (7-17, 4-7) out-rebounded the Aggies (3-21, 1-10 HC) 50-32 and three Newman post players scored in double figures.

Nachbor - Women's Player of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 2/18/2009 12:22:45 PM

Ladess Nachbor was named the Newman University Women's Player of the Week for Feb. 10-16.

Anderson Aids Man After Texas Accident

Eric Leitzel - 2/19/2009 11:16:00 AM

Women's basketball coach Tracy Anderson acted quickly to come to the aid of a man who crashed his car on a San Antonio freeway this weekend. The Wichita Eagle's Tony Adame has the story here.

WBB Comeback Falls Short

Brian Petrotta - 2/14/2009 10:54:53 PM

Laredo, Texas – The Newman University women’s basketball team out-rebounded Texas A&M International by 21 but came up on the short end of a 70-65 final Saturday afternoon. Ashley Hanson narrowly missed a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds.

UIW Hands Jets Road Defeat

Brian Petrotta - 2/12/2009 11:45:27 PM

San Antonio, Texas – Ladessa Nachbor scored 11 points in 15 minutes but the Newman University women’s basketball team was unable to pull off the road upset at Incarnate Word.

Newman Women Stumble At Lincoln

Brian Petrotta - 2/7/2009 7:48:24 PM

Jefferson City, Mo. – Despite 14 different Jets entering the scorebook, Lincoln University held their home court in a 77-53 victory over the Newman women’s basketball team Saturday afternoon. Gretchen Berns and Alexis Wright each scored eight to lead the Jets.

Nachbor - Women's Player of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 2/5/2009 12:03:19 PM

Ladessa Nachbor was named the Newman University Women's Player of the Week for Jan. 27-Feb. 2.

Jets Fall to Cardinals, 58-70

Brian Petrotta - 1/31/2009 4:18:39 PM

WICHITA, Kan. – The Newman Jets women’s basketball team (6-14, 3-4) found their two-game winning streak come to an end as the Incarnate Word Cardinals (13-7, 5-2) defeated the Jets, 58-70, Saturday afternoon.

Jets Hold On for 66-63 Victory

Brian Petrotta - 1/30/2009 12:19:56 PM

WICHITA, Kan. – Sophomore Ladessa Nachbor’s team-high 15 points led the Newman Jets women’s basketball to their second-consecutive conference win, defeating Texas A&M International (7-11, 4-2),66-63, Thursday evening.

Nickel - Women's Player of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 1/29/2009 12:59:17 PM

Sophomore Rainey Nickel was named the Newman University Women's Player of the Week for Jan. 20-26, marking her second consecutive honor.

Nickel Leads Jets to 67-61 Victory

Brian Petrotta - 1/24/2009 4:10:48 PM

WICHITA, Kan. - Rainey Nickel led the Jets with 17 points to guide the Newman Jets women’s basketball team (5-13, 2-3) to a 67-61 victory over the Lincoln Blue Tigers (2-12, 1-4).

Nickel Named Heartland POTW

Brian Petrotta - 1/22/2009 11:12:28 PM

Wichita, Kan. -- Newman University’s Rainey Nickel was named the Heartland Conference Player of the Week for Jan. 12-18. Nickel rained down a career-high 28 points in the Jets first ever Heartland Conference win on the road – a 74-61 victory at Oklahoma Panhandle State last Thursday. Check out Eagle sportswriter (and movie critic) Tony Adame's coverage at his Sunflower State blog here.

Nickel - Women's Player of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 1/21/2009 2:12:05 PM

Rainey Nickel was named the Newman University Female Player of the Week for Jan. 13-19, 2009.

Acosta Leads UTPB Past Jets

Brian Petrotta - 1/17/2009 10:50:18 PM

Odessa, Texas – The Newman University women’s basketball team was unable to carry over Thursday’s offensive output, falling 62-40 at Texas-Permian Basin Saturday afternoon. Tammy Acosta of UTPB registered the first triple-double in school history with 13 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds.

"Rainmaker" Pours it on at OPSU

Brian Petrotta - 1/15/2009 10:10:25 PM

Goodwell, Okla. – Rainey Nickel lived up to her nickname, “The Rainmaker”, by tossing in six three-pointers and a career-high 28 points in Newman’s 74-61 victory at Oklahoma Panhandle State Thursday night.

Wright - Women's Player of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 1/14/2009 2:07:40 PM

Alexis Wright was named the Newman University Women's Player of the Week for Jan. 7-13.

Freeman, Nachbor Co-POTW

Brian Petrotta - 1/13/2009 1:32:08 PM

Women's basketball players Ladessa Nachbor and Hadley Freeman were chosen as Newman University Female Co-Players of the Week for Dec. 30-Jan. 6.

Jets WBB Falls Short vs St. Mary's

Brian Petrotta - 1/12/2009 1:22:18 PM

WICHITA, Kan. – It was a battle until the end for the Newman women’s basketball team (3-12, 0-2), but the last-ditch effort wasn’t enough as the Jets fell to St. Mary’s (13-2, 2-0), 57-46.

Jets Second Half Comeback Falls Short

Brian Petrotta - 1/12/2009 1:20:53 PM

WICHITA, Kan. – The Newman Jets women’s basketball team (3-11, 0-1) fell just short of its conference-opener win with a 50-33 setback to the St. Edward’s Hilltoppers (7-7, 1-0).

Jets Ease By St. Mary

Brian Petrotta - 1/5/2009 7:40:25 PM

Wichita, Kan. – In their final tune-up before conference play, the Newman University women’s basketball team cruised past St. Mary (Kan.) 65-42 Monday night at Fugate Gymnasium. Hadley Freeman (Shawnee, Okla.) led Newman with 13 points, aided by 4-for-5 three-point shooting.

Jets Stumble in Loss to Rockhurst

Brian Petrotta - 12/30/2008 8:46:44 PM

WICHITA, Kan. – After a month-long leave of absence from home court advantage, the Newman women’s basketball team (2-10) returned to Fugate Gymnasium only to fall to the Rockhurst Hawks (6-6), 70-52.

Nickel's Career High Not Enough

Brian Petrotta - 12/20/2008 5:49:05 PM

Arkadelphia, Ark. – Rainey Nickel knocked down career-highs of five three-point field goals and 17 points – all in the second half - but the Newman University women’s basketball team dropped a 72-62 decision Saturday afternoon at Henderson State. Nickel (Augusta, Kan.) scored 30 points in Newman’s two games in Arkansas this weekend.

Women's Hoops Falls Short at SAU

Brian Petrotta - 12/18/2008 9:06:47 PM

Magnolia, Ark. – Despite a season-high 13 points from Rainey Nickel, the Newman University women’s basketball team dropped a tight one, 56-52, at Southern Arkansas University Thursday night.

Newman Signs Another Brockleman

Brian Petrotta - 12/16/2008 12:44:55 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University women’s basketball team announced the signing of Melanie Brockleman, a 5’6” guard from Clearwater, Kansas. Melanie is the younger sister of current Jets basketball player, Melissa Brockleman.

Jets Drop Tight One on Road

Brian Petrotta - 12/14/2008 7:00:59 PM

Alva, Okla. – In a back-and-forth game, the Newman University women’s basketball team came up on the short end of a 55-52 final at Northwestern Oklahoma State Sunday afternoon.

Aggies Hold Off Jets

Brian Petrotta - 12/8/2008 10:14:56 PM

Lawton, Okla. – The Newman University women’s basketball team could not overcome a sluggish night offensively as Cameron University handed the Jets a 56-42 setback Monday night.

Jets Fall Short in Colorado

Brian Petrotta - 12/1/2008 10:32:11 PM

Gunnison, Colo. – The Newman University women’s basketball team wrapped up their post-Thanksgiving Colorado swing with a 63-55 defeat at Western State Monday night. Gretchen Berns posted 13 points to lead the Jets.

Hanson Named All-Tournament

Brian Petrotta - 11/29/2008 9:43:58 PM

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Newman University sophomore Ashley Hanson was named to the Hyatt Place Mountain Lion Classic basketball tournament on Saturday night. Hanson’s 13-rebound, 10-point effort on Friday lifted the Jets to a thrilling win over the host school, the University of Colorado-Colorado State.

Adams St. Edges Jets

Brian Petrotta - 11/29/2008 8:17:19 PM

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Ladessa Nachbor’s shot at the buzzer crawled off the rim and the Newman University women’s basketball team dropped a heart-breaking 71-69 decision to Adams State Saturday night. Nachbor scored a team-high 11 points for the Jets (2-4) who had won by two points on Friday.

Jets Pull Out Road Win

Brian Petrotta - 11/28/2008 10:52:46 PM

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Newman University women’s basketball team spoiled the opener for the host team of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs’s Thanksgiving Tournament. The Jets (2-3) led by as many as 13 in the second half and held on for a 75-73 victory Friday night.

Jets Fall Short, 47-56

Brian Petrotta - 11/25/2008 8:59:05 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman Jets (1-3) came within six points of Cameron (3-2) in the final minutes of the game, but the Aggies nailed key free-throws down the stretch to steal the win from Newman, 47-56.

Comeback Stopped in Double OT

Brian Petrotta - 11/22/2008 7:12:03 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University women’s basketball team came back from a 20-point deficit before falling in double-overtime 62-58 to Wayne State Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets (1-2) held the Wildcats (1-1) to six field goals over the final 30 minutes.

Santillan - Female Athlete of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 11/20/2008 3:53:07 PM

Diana Santillan was named the Newman University Female Athlete of the Week for Nov. 17.

#15 Emporia State Tops Jets

Brian Petrotta - 11/19/2008 9:45:07 PM

Emporia, Kan. – The Newman University women’s basketball team’s first road test was a difficult one, with No. 15 Emporia State holding the Jets to 25.5% shooting en route to a 72-36 victory Wednesday night.

Jets Win Home Opener, 69-50

Brian Petrotta - 11/15/2008 8:43:07 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University women’s basketball team (1-0) opened the 2008-09 season on the winning side, defeating McPherson College (0-1) 69-50 Saturday afternoon inside Fugate Gymnasium.

Women's Bball Picked 5th; Berns All-Conf.

514 - 11/3/2008 1:53:48 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University women’s basketball team was picked fifth in the eight-team Heartland Conference pre-season poll. Junior post player Gretchen Berns was named to the pre-season All-Conference team.

Midwest Juco Jamboree Information

514 - 10/20/2008 1:07:36 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

“This event is being hosted at Fugate Gymnasium on the campus of Newman University on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008…

Women's Basketball Releases Schedule

514 - 10/6/2008 2:43:31 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University women’s basketball team heads into its first year as a full-fledged NCAA Division II competitor with 12 home games and a host of returning players. The Jets officially begin the season Nov. 15 at home against McPherson College.

Lady Jets Sign Final Two Players

514 - 9/8/2008 9:11:49 AM

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Wichita, Kan. - Newman University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tracy Anderson announced today that she has signed her final two players for the 2008-09 season. They are 5’10” small forward Jessica Forshee from Hesston College in Hesston, Kan., and 5’10” point guard Ellen Traylor from Owasso High School, Owasso, Okla. These two signees bring Anderson’s 2008 recruiting class to five with two point guards, two small forwards and a post player.

Oakley Standout Signs With Lady Jets

514 - 9/8/2008 9:13:15 AM

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Wichita, Kan. - Newman University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tracy Anderson announced that her third player of the spring signing period is Oakley, Kan., high school standout Brea Teeter. Teeter was part of the Plainsmen team that won the Class 2A State Basketball Championship in 2007 and placed 3rd at the 2A State Volleyball Tournament.

Point Guard Signs For 2008-09

514 - 9/8/2008 9:18:25 AM

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Wichita, Kan. – Newman Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tracy Anderson has announced her first signee for the spring signing period. Cowley County Community College sophomore point guard Alexis Wright has signed with the Jets and will join the team for the 2008-09 season.

Point Guard Signs For 2008-09

514 - 9/8/2008 9:16:43 AM

Hutch Standout Signs For 2008-09

514 - 9/8/2008 9:14:54 AM

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tracy Anderson announced her second player of the spring signing period with the signing of high school standout Edan Townley. Townley lead the Salthawks of Hutchinson High School in several categories as a senior. First -year coach Tom Clark calls Townley an “energizer bunny who is a super defender.”