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Lady Jets Volleyball News 2008-09

Rohleder Resigns as Volleyball Coach

Brian Petrotta - 12/8/2008 3:29:23 PM

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University officials announced Maureen “Mo” Rohleder has resigned as Head Volleyball Coach, effective immediately. Rohleder will temporarily remain in the Athletics Department, continuing her position as Senior Woman Administrator and contributing in other areas.

Setters - Female Athletes of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 11/12/2008 2:57:06 PM

The Newman University volleyball setters were named the female athletes of the week for Nov. 10.

Jets Drop Final '08 Match

Brian Petrotta - 11/8/2008 1:37:53 PM

Wichita, Kan. – In their final match of the year, the Newman University volleyball team took first place St. Edward’s to five sets before falling 15-10 in the final frame. Lauren Poe (San Antonio, Texas) pounded 16 kills for the Jets.

Jets Comeback Falls Short

Brian Petrotta - 11/6/2008 9:07:41 PM

Wichita, Kan. – A Newman University comeback fell short Thursday as the volleyball team suffered a four-set defeat to Texas A&M International. It was Senior Night for the Jets and the Newman community had a chance to say good-bye to Renee Breckenridge and Breann Rozell.

Potter - Women's Player of the Week

Brian Petrotta - 11/5/2008 3:29:07 PM

Volleyball player Chelsey Potter was named the Newman University Women's Player of the Week for November 4.

Volleyball Sweeps Doubleheader

Lindsay Schneider - 11/3/2008 1:31:18 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University volleyball team swept a doubleheader from Oklahoma Panhandle State Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium.

DBU Comes Back Against Jets

Lindsay Schneider - 10/28/2008 1:32:18 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Wichita, Kan. – Despite taking the first set, the Newman University volleyball team suffered a four-set defeat to Heartland Conference opponent Dallas Baptist University Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium.

Jets Come Home, Fall in 3

Lindsay Schneider - 10/28/2008 1:18:59 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University volleyball team returned home for the first time in a month but fell in straight sets to Texas-Permian Basin Thursday night at Fugate Gymnasium.

Jets Fall at St. Mary's

Lindsay Schneider - 10/20/2008 1:39:40 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

San Antonio, Texas – One day after surprising the first place team in the Heartland Conference, the Newman University volleyball team stumbled to a three-set defeat Saturday at St. Mary’s. It was the final match of an 11-game road stint for the Jets.

Jets Take Down Top HC Team

Lindsay Schneider - 10/20/2008 1:34:34 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

San Antonio, Texas – The Newman University volleyball team pulled off an improbable upset, knocking off the top team in the Heartland Conference, University of the Incarnate Word, on the road Friday night.

Bennett - Women's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 10/20/2008 1:17:14 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Volleyball's Angie Bennett was named Newman University's Women's Player of the Week for Oct. 7-13.

Lady Jets Fall in Four

Lindsay Schneider - 10/14/2008 4:22:48 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Austin, Texas – Angie Bennett had a match-high 19 kills but the Newman University volleyball team fell in four sets at St. Edward’s Saturday afternoon.

Lady Jets Notch 1st Conference Win

Lindsay Schneider - 10/13/2008 1:35:56 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Laredo, Texas – The Newman University volleyball team notched its first Heartland Conference victory of the year, taking down Texas A&M International in three sets on the road Thursday night.

Lady Jets Lose Two

Lindsay Schneider - 10/8/2008 1:41:35 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Pittsburg, Kan. – The Newman University volleyball team continued to struggle, dropping two matches Saturday at the Pittsburg State Tournament.

Lady Jets Defeated at Rockhurst

Lindsay Schneider - 10/2/2008 2:55:21 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Kansas City, Mo. – The Newman University volleyball team continued to find life on the road difficult, suffering a 3-0 defeat at Rockhurst Tuesday night.

Dig For the Cure - Oct. 25

Lindsay Schneider - 10/2/2008 4:52:57 PM

Newman University will host "Dig For the Cure" on Oct. 25 during their match against Dallas Baptist. Pledges can be made in a flat amount or a certain amount can be pledged per number of digs by the Lady Jets in that match…

DBU Tops Lady Jets

Brian Petrotta - 9/27/2008 8:40:26 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University volleyball team won the first set of its road match at Dallas Baptist but could not keep up the momentum in a Heartland Conference loss to the Patriots.

Lady Jets Fall in Four

Brian Petrotta - 9/25/2008 10:22:33 PM

Odessa, Texas – The Newman University volleyball team began a month-long stretch without a home match with a grueling 4-set loss at Texas-Permian Basin Thursday night. It took extra points in each of the first two sets to down the Jets, though Newman’s Lauren Poe collected a match-high 14 kills.

Jets Bumped at Home

Brian Petrotta - 9/23/2008 8:47:33 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University volleyball team suffered a three-set defeat (13-25, 14-25, 21-25) to Central Oklahoma Tuesday night at Fugate Gymnasium in O’Shaughnessy Hall.

Conference Foe Tops Lady Jets

Brian Petrotta - 9/20/2008 4:24:12 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University volleyball team was unable to build on a second set victory over St. Mary’s University Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium. The Rattlers (5-7, 2-0 Heartland Conf.) struck back after that second set to defeat the Jets (4-11, 0-2 HC), 25-21, 21-25, 25-17, 25-14.

Lady Jets Late Surge Falls Short

Brian Petrotta - 9/18/2008 9:06:07 PM

Wichita, Kan. – It took 13 games for the Newman volleyball team to play a home match but the University of Incarnate Word spoiled the affair, defeating the Jets in three sets, 25-10, 25-13, 27-25. It was both the home and conference opener for Newman.

Breckenridge - Women's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 9/18/2008 9:39:29 AM

Renee Breckenridge of Lady Jets Volleyball has been named the Women's Player of the Week for Sept. 9 - 15.

Two Jets Named All-Tournament

Brian Petrotta - 9/14/2008 8:41:38 PM

Portales, N.M. – Newman University landed two players on the All-Eastern New Mexico Volleyball Tournament team. Angie Bennett and Renee Breckenridge represented the Jets for their efforts over the weekend.

Shorthanded Jets Fall in N.M.

Brian Petrotta - 9/13/2008 7:30:24 PM

Portales, N.M. – Playing without two starters, Newman dropped its final two matches of the Eastern New Mexico Volleyball Tournament on Saturday. Both Angelo State and Grand Canyon got the better of the Jets (4-9) in three-set decisions.

Jets Drop Two in New Mexico

Brian Petrotta - 9/12/2008 8:42:26 PM

Portales, N.M. – Following a hard fought, come-from-behind win Thursday night to kick off the Eastern New Mexico Volleyball Tournament, Newman University ran into two tough opponents Friday. East Central University grounded the Jets (4-7) in four grueling sets early in the day before Kansas foe Ft. Hays State took a three-set decision.

Jets Rally past Zias

Brian Petrotta - 9/12/2008 12:46:22 PM

Portales, N.M. – The Newman University volleyball team rallied to win the last two sets in an upset of host school Eastern New Mexico late Thursday night, 25-23, 10-25, 13-25, 25-23, 15-12. Three Jets registered double-digit kills to lift Newman (4-5) to a victory in the first of five matches the Jets will play at the Eastern New Mexico Volleyball Tournament.

Lady Jets Take Two

Brian Petrotta - 9/5/2008 10:23:10 PM

Baldwin City, Kan. -- The Newman University volleyball team recorded two wins at the Baker Invitational on Friday. The Jets knocked off the host school, Baker, in four sets and later defeated Benedictine in straight sets.

Poe - Women's Player of the Week

Lindsay Schneider - 9/18/2008 9:58:03 AM

Lauren Poe of Lady Jets Volleyball has been named the Women's Player of the Week for Aug. 28 - Sept. 1

Poe Named All-Tournament

Lindsay Schneider - 9/2/2008 1:42:07 PM

Contributed by Sports Infromation Director Brian Petrotta

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University outside hitter Lauren Poe was named to the Las Vegas Blast All-Tournament Team Sunday. The Jets co-captain racked up a team-best 34 kills in the squad’s four games in Las Vegas.

Volleyball Completes Vegas Trip

Lindsay Schneider - 9/2/2008 1:46:22 PM

Contributed by Sports Infromation Director Brian Petrotta

Las Vegas, Nev. – The Newman University Volleyball Team continued to struggle in Las Vegas Saturday, falling in five sets to Northern State and in three sets to Bemidji State. Newman (0-4) led Northern 2-1 in the day’s first match, but was unable to close out the team’s first win of the young season.

Volleyball Falls in Vegas

Lindsay Schneider - 9/2/2008 1:47:17 PM

Contributed by Sports Infromation Director Brian Petrotta

The Newman University Volleyball Team traveled to Las Vegas to kick off the 2008 campaign but found little luck on the court. The Jets lost in straight sets to both Bemidji State and Northern State on the opening day of the Las Vegas Blast Tournament.

Fox and Esquibel Complete Roster

Lindsay Schneider - 8/25/2008 3:26:01 PM

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Wichita, Kan. - Newman University Head Volleyball Coach Maureen (Mo) Rohleder announced today that two student-athletes will join the volleyball team for the 2008-09 season.

Two New Jets Join Squad

Lindsay Schneider - 8/25/2008 5:06:20 PM

Contributed by Director of Editorial Services Ken Arnold

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University Head Volleyball Coach Maureen “Mo” Rohleder has announced the signing of two new players for the 2008-2009 season.