Newman Jets Men's Basketball News & Headlines

Jets Basketball News 2008-09

Jets Fall Short vs. Ft. Hays St.

Brian Petrotta - 12/2/2008 8:33:26 PM

WICHITA, Kan. – Despite an 18-point performance by junior Jarvis Jackson, the Newman Jets men’s basketball team (3-4) couldn’t overcome the Fort Hays State Tigers (6-0), falling 82-66.

Jets Stumble on the Road

Brian Petrotta - 11/29/2008 11:01:02 PM

Golden, Colo. – The Newman University men’s basketball team could not overcome a rough shooting night in a 74-59 loss at the Colorado School of Mines Saturday night in the championship game of the Mines Thanksgiving Classic. Ryan Bradley put in 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting for the Jets.

Jets Stop Regis with 70-66 Final Answer

Brian Petrotta - 11/28/2008 11:29:05 PM

Golden, Colo. – Seven Jets scored between seven and 10 points as the Newman University men’s basketball team held off Regis University 70-66 Friday night at the Colorado State School of Mines Thanksgiving Classic. Jaray Mathews turned in team highs of 10 points and eight rebounds along with two blocked shots to help lift the Jets (3-2).

Jets Pull Out 2OT Thriller

Brian Petrotta - 11/25/2008 11:00:04 PM

Wichita, Kan. – Jarvis Jackson hit two huge threes in double overtime and Ryan Bradley poured in 30 points with 15 rebounds as the Newman University men’s basketball team sweated out a 103-92 victory over Sterling College Tuesday night at Fugate Gymnasium.

Emporia State Edges Jets

Brian Petrotta - 11/22/2008 10:05:03 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University men’s basketball team held Emporia State to 3-for-20 shooting from three-point range but the Hornets pulled out a 65-60 victory over the Jets Saturday night at Fugate Gymnasium. A Homecoming crowd of 922 nearly willed Newman to victory.

Newman Wins Big, 106-75

Brian Petrotta - 11/18/2008 9:44:09 PM

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman men’s basketball team (1-1) opened the home portion of their 2008-09 schedule with a hefty win, defeating the Bethel Threshers (1-4), 106-75.

MSSU Lands Jets in Season Opener

Brian Petrotta - 11/15/2008 9:48:34 PM

Joplin, Mo. – The Newman University men’s basketball team began the 2008-09 season on the road and came up short in a, 87-64 defeat at Missouri Southern Saturday night. Sammie Fisher (Wichita, Kan.) scored 17 points off the bench for the Jets.

Jets Win Close Exhibition

Brian Petrotta - 11/4/2008 10:58:08 PM

Wichita, Kan. – A balanced scoring attack and a never-say-die spirit lifted the Newman University men’s basketball team to a 70-65 exhibition victory over Southern Nazarene Tuesday night at Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets did not take their first lead until freshman Jake Darby hit a jumper with just over five minutes remaining.

Men's Basketball Picked 5th

Lindsay Schneider - 11/3/2008 1:58:20 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Wichita, Kan. – The Newman University men’s basketball team was picked to finish fifth in the nine team Heartland Conference pre-season poll. This is the first year the Jets will be eligible for NCAA Division II post-season play.

Men's Basketball Releases Schedule

Lindsay Schneider - 10/2/2008 4:51:42 PM

Contributed by Sports Information Director Brian Petrotta

Wichita, Kan. – Home games against Emporia State and Fort Hays State highlight the 2008-09 Newman University men’s basketball schedule. The Jets begin the season at Missouri Southern on November 15 and play their home opener on the 18th against Bethel College.

Men's Basketball Signs Six for 08-09

Lindsay Schneider - 9/8/2008 9:01:25 AM

Contributed by Assistant Coach Chris Popp

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter and his staff had several needs to address in the off-season. The Jets will return three starters from a team that went 14-13 in its first year of NCAA play.