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Newman Jets Bowling News 2009-10

BOWL: Jets Conclude Regular Season

Scott Nuss - 2/23/2010 4:05:12 PM

The Newman bowling team concluded its regular season with a fifth place finish at the Hoosier Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. this past weekend. The Jets were led by their senior leader Derek Hartnell, who averaged 217 for the tournament and finished in 11th place overall.

BOWL: Jets Earn First Tourney Win

Scott Nuss - 2/8/2010 4:23:39 PM

The Newman men's bowling team won the McKendree Baker Challenge this past weekend in St. Louis, Mo. The field of the tournament was stacked, with eight of out of the top twenty teams in the country represented.

BOWL: Jets 5th, 10th in Indiana

Scott Nuss - 1/26/2010 2:01:54 PM

The Newman bowling teams returned to action this past weekend. Both the men's and women's teams held their own in the biggest field ever assembled for a college bowling tournament. The men's field at The Blue and Gold Classic was made up of 66 mens teams, while 44 women's teams competed in the event.

BOWL: Jets Struggle in Holiday Play

Scott Nuss - 12/30/2009 5:28:02 PM

The Newman bowling teams struggled in their two tournaments over the holiday break. The men's and women's squads finished in the middle of the pack at the Keyston Classic, and the Nittany Lion Classic, respectively.

Jets 5th, 17th in National Poll

Scott Nuss - 12/22/2009 9:52:05 AM

Both Newman bowling squads appeared in the first National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association poll, which was released last week. The NU men's squad was fifth on the 20-team national poll, while the Jets' women's squad was 17th.

Hartnell Upsets PBA's Barnes

Scott Nuss - 12/13/2009 12:24:31 PM

Newman University senior Derek Hartnell overcame a 77-pin deficit to defeat PBA star Chris Barnes, 719-698, in the first Chris Barnes Challenge presented by Columbia 300 at Northrock Lanes Saturday.

Hartnell to Challenge Barnes Saturday

Scott Nuss - 12/11/2009 10:43:12 AM

Newman University collegiate bowler Derek Hartnell will participate in the winner-take-all Chris Barnes Challenge presented by Columbia 300 on Saturday at 3 p.m. Northrock Lanes. The event is being billed by bowling fans as a match-up between today's superstar and bowling's superstar of tomorrow. It will also carry local appeal, as it presents a match between a current Newman bowler and a former Wichita State standout.

Simmons 12th at Red, White, Blue Open

Scott Nuss - 12/12/2009 12:30:59 PM

Former Newman bowler Cory Simmons has advanced through the qualifying rounds, and is in 12th place at the Red, White, and Blue Classic, being held this week at North Rock Lanes in Wichita. Simmons will play 24 match-play games starting at 6 p.m. tonight, with 16 more games tomorrow. The top six in the event will advance to Sunday's finals, which will be televised nationally in a tape-delay broadcast on ESPN2.

Bowling Scares No. 1 WSU in Illinois

Scott Nuss - 12/7/2009 9:51:41 AM

The Newman men's bowling team gave national power Wichita State another scare last weekend, finishing third at the Leatherneck Classic in Rock Island, Ill. The Newman women finished sixth at the event.

Men's Bowling Third in St. Louis

Scott Nuss - 11/30/2009 11:36:55 AM

Senior Kevin Fanter and freshman Cooper Bucholz led the Newman men's bowling team to a third place finish at the Team Match Play Championships last weekend in Fairview Heights, Ill.

Newman Bowling Thrives in Wichita

Scott Nuss - 10/20/2009 8:58:52 AM

It's no secret that Wichita has a rich collegiate sports history, most of which centers around the rich traditions of Wichita State baseball and basketball. But in the past 40 years, another more unfamiliar sport has made its way into the spotlight; one that has planted its roots deep in Wichita, and has seen unprecedented success from two of the city's three universities, including the reigning national coach of the year, and the early favorite for national player of the year.

Hartnell Dominates Mid States Classic

Scott Nuss - 10/12/2009 11:08:17 AM

For the second-consuecutive tournament, Derek Hartnell proved his All-American status, dominating the field and earning Tournament MVP honors at last weekend's Mid States Invitational at Northrock Lanes.

Men's Bowling Second at Mid States

Scott Nuss - 10/11/2009 11:33:40 PM

The Newman men's bowling team finished second, losing only to perennial power Wichita State, at the Mid States Classic, which concluded Sunday at Northrock Lanes in east Wichita.

Hartnell Leads Jets in Milwaukee

Scott Nuss - 10/5/2009 5:11:51 PM

The Newman bowling squads opened their season against some of the toughest competition in the country Saturday at the Midwest Collegiate Classic. Twelve of the 16 teams present in the field were nationally ranked a year ago.

Roberts, Hartnell Make Tournament Run

Brian Petrotta - 5/19/2009 2:27:56 PM

Euless, Texas – Newman University sent two bowlers to the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships and both Derek Hartnell and Linzey Roberts had strong showings, each tying for 5th Place in the nation.

Bowlers Fall Short at Nationals

Brian Petrotta - 4/17/2009 5:23:19 PM

Rockford, Ill. – The Newman University men’s and women’s bowling teams competed at the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships on Friday. The men had captured the No. 6 seed after Thursday’s baker games and the women came in as the No. 14 seed.

Hartnell: First Team All-American; Murphy: National Coach of the Year

Brian Petrotta - 4/16/2009 3:05:14 PM

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University’s Billy Murphy was named the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) Men’s Coach of the Year and junior Derek Hartnell was named an NCBCA First Team All-American and Bowling Writers Association of America National Bowler of the Year Runner-Up.

Jet Bowlers Head to Nationals

Brian Petrotta - 4/14/2009 2:31:51 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University men’s and women’s bowling teams will depart at 4 a.m. on Wednesday to compete in the Intercollegiate Team Championships (ITC) and a chance to claim Newman’s first ever National Title. Both teams bring momentum and Top 10 rankings to the tournament, a fact which may ease any discomfort brought by the early wake-up call.

Bowlers Claim Lofty Rankings

Brian Petrotta - 4/13/2009 2:10:54 PM

Wichita, Kan. – Heading into National Championship week, Newman’s bowling teams both snagged high rankings in the NCBCA Coaches Poll. The men’s team checked in at No. 3, while the women also placed in the Top 10 at No. 9.

Bowlers Advance to National Tournament

Brian Petrotta - 3/15/2009 8:13:23 PM

Fairview Heights, Ill. – After finishing the last 32 baker games of qualifying at the USBC Intercollegiate Sectional Tournament, both Newman teams finished in the top four to advance them to the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships (ITC). The ITC will be held in Rockford, Il., April 15th-19th at Cherry Bowl and will consist of the top 16 teams in the nation competing for the national title.

Jet Bowlers In Place to Qualify

Brian Petrotta - 3/14/2009 7:40:42 PM

Fairview Heights, Ill. - Both Jet teams finished strong the first day of qualifying at the USBC Intercollegiate Team Sectional tournament, held at St. Clair Bowl. The Intercollegiate Team Sectionals are being held at four different locations across the nation; Fairview Heights, Ill., Las Vegas, Nev., Chattanooga, Tenn., and Allentown, Pa.

Jets Send Two Bowlers to Nationals

Brian Petrotta - 3/14/2009 6:57:36 PM

Fairview Heights, Ill. – Newman University’s Derek Hartnell and Linzey Roberts qualified for the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championship with strong performances over the weekend at the St. Clair Bowl.

Men's Bowlers Tune Up for Sectionals

Brian Petrotta - 2/24/2009 1:11:50 PM

This weekend in Indianapolis, Ind. the men’s bowling team showed it is ready to make a run at National Championship.

Jet Bowlers Place 3rd

Brian Petrotta - 2/9/2009 1:55:08 PM

The No. 5-ranked Jets men's bowling team turned in another strong performance, placing third at the McKendree Challenge in Fairview Heights, Ill.

Fantner - Male Athlete of the Week

Eric Leitzel - 1/29/2009 1:03:05 PM

Senior Kevin Fantner was named the Newman University Male Athlete of the Week for Jan. 20-26.

Jets Make it Happen in Vegas

Brian Petrotta - 1/26/2009 1:27:10 PM

Kevin Fantner was named MVP of the UNLV Rebel Invitational as he led the Newman University men’s bowling team to their third tournament title in the last four events.

Jet Bowlers Crack Top 10 Rankings

Brian Petrotta - 1/7/2009 1:28:49 PM

Wichita, Kan. – Following back-to-back tournament titles, the Newman University men’s bowling team landed at No. 5 in the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) Coaches Poll. The women’s team also checked in with a Top-10 ranking at No. 9.

Jets Roll in Quaker Classic

Brian Petrotta - 12/29/2008 1:20:02 PM

Allentown, Pa. -- This weekend’s win at the Keystone Quaker Classic marked back-to-back victories for the men’s team. The Newman Jets men’s bowling team overcame a 226 pin deficit with 8 baker games to go to win.

Swinford - Men's Player of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 12/11/2008 12:02:36 PM

Men's Bowling sophomore Sam Swinford was named the Newman University Men's Player of the Week for December 10.

Jets Take Leatherneck Title

Brian Petrotta - 12/8/2008 12:18:48 PM

Rock Island, Ill. -- This weekend at the Leatherneck Classic, hosted by Western Illinois University, the Newman Jets men’s bowling team accomplished several triumphs. Not only did they win their first tournament title in nearly three years but they also defeated No. 1 nationally ranked Lindenwood University in the semi-final match. The Jets then met defending national champions Wichita State University for the championship match.

Fantner - Men's Player of the Week.

Brian Petrotta - 12/3/2008 3:53:57 PM

Bowler Kevin Fantner was named the Newman University Men's Athlete of the Week for December 1.

Bowlers Place Well in Tier I Event

Brian Petrotta - 11/29/2008 8:33:07 PM

The Newman Jets bowling program showed this weekend that it is ready to play with the “big boys” of college bowling. The ladies’ 4th place finish along with the men’s 3rd place finish mark one of the best TIER I performances of the season for both teams.

Jets Solid at SI Elite

514 - 11/3/2008 1:23:45 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

The Newman University bowling team had another solid performance in their third tournament of the year, the SI Elite Invitational.

Jets Nearly Shock WSU

514 - 10/20/2008 1:06:40 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

The men’s bowling program at Newman University let it be known this weekend that they will be a force to be reckoned with.