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Potter Named Volleyball All-Conference

Scott Nuss - 11/24/2009 2:43:51 PM

Chelsey Potter has been named to the All-Heartland Conference Volleyball team, as announced by the conference office. Potter is one of 12 student-athletes selected to the team by the conference's head volleyball coaches, and was the only Newman student athlete named to the team.

Volleyball Swept in Finale, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 11/7/2009 6:54:03 PM

Newman's 2009 volleyball campaign ended with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-19) loss to Texas-Permian Basin Saturday afternoon at the Falcon Dome in Odessa, Texas. Freshman Sarah Bailey gave the Jets a glimpse of the future, leading the team with 11 kills behind a .529 hitting percentage.

Volleyball Falls at DBU, 3-2

Scott Nuss - 11/5/2009 10:09:13 PM

The Newman volleyball team saw it's hopes for a Heartland Conference tournament come up short, dropping a 3-2 (25-22, 23-25, 18-25, 25-15, 15-12) decision to Dallas Baptist Thursday evening at The Burg Center in Dallas, Texas.

Jets Manhandle Panhandle State, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 10/31/2009 10:53:53 PM

Playing in OPSU's Oscar Williams Fieldhouse for the second time in 17 hours, the Newman volleyball team followed up Friday night's dominating victory over Oklahoma Panhandle State with an equally crushing performance Saturday afternoon, earning a 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-11) win over the Aggies.

Volleyball Sweeps OPSU, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 10/31/2009 12:29:17 PM

The Newman volleyball team picked up its 10th win of the season with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 15-14) dismantling of Oklahoma Panhandle State Friday night on OPSU's Dig Pink night in Goodwell, Okla. Angie Bennett led the Jets with 11 kills behind a .526 hitting percentage.

UIW Sweeps Jets, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 10/24/2009 4:01:55 PM

Senior Day was spoiled for the Newman volleyball team, as the Incarnate Word Cardinals defeated the Jets, 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-21), Saturday afternoon inside Fugate Gymnasium. Chelsey Potter led the Jets offensively with 12 kills.

Rattlers Bite Newman, 3-2

Scott Nuss - 10/23/2009 11:40:37 AM

Angie Bennett's 14 kills weren't quite enough to allow Newman to come out on the high end of a see-saw volleyball match, falling 3-2 (23-25, 25-14, 25-27, 25-22, 11-15) to St. Mary's Thursday evening on Dig Pink Night inside Fugate Gymnasium.

Jets vs. Rattlers: DIG PINK TONIGHT

Scott Nuss - 10/22/2009 9:58:42 AM

Newman Volleyball hosts St. Mary's Thursday night in the annual Dig Pink match at 7 p.m. inside Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets, who have won five of their last seven matches, will be warming up in pink shirts, and donations to go toward breast cancer research will be taken at the match.

Volleyball Rallies Past UCO, 3-2

Scott Nuss - 10/20/2009 9:49:55 PM

A balanced offensive attack helped the Newman volleyball team rally for a 3-2 (23-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-16, 20-18) come-from-behind win over Central Oklahoma Tuesday night Hamilton Field House in Edmond, Okla. Five Jets finished with double-digit kill counts in the Jets' second-straight road win.

Volleyball Sweeps Dustdevils, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 10/17/2009 7:04:38 PM

The Newman volleyball team won its fourth Heartland Conference match in five tries, and picked up its first road win Saturday with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-18) win over Texas A&M International in Laredo, Texas. Chelsey Potter led the Jets with 14 kills and 15 digs for her sixth double-double of the season.

SEU Holds Off Jets, 3-1

Scott Nuss - 10/15/2009 9:53:27 PM

A late rally fell short as the Newman volleyball team's three-match conference winning streak came to an end in a 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22) loss to St. Edward's Thursday night inside the Recreation and Convocation Center in Austin, Texas.

Volleyball Sweeps Friends, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 10/13/2009 9:07:27 PM

Angie Bennett posted a match-high 14 kills, and led the Newman volleyball team past a feisty flock of Friends Falcons in a 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-23) sweep Tuesday night inside Fugate Gymnasium.

Volleyball Hosts Friends Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Scott Nuss - 10/13/2009 10:19:28 AM

Newman Volleyball hosts Friends in a non-conference rivalry match Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. inside Fugate Gymnasium.

Volleyball Rallies Past UTPB, 3-2

Scott Nuss - 10/10/2009 5:55:28 PM

A career match from Chelsey Potter pushed the Newman volleyball team past the defending Heartland Conference champions from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in a five-set thriller Saturday afternoon inside Fugate Gymnasium. Potter posted career-best numbers in kills (22) and attacks (55) in the Jets' win.

Jets Rally Past DBU, 3-1

Scott Nuss - 10/8/2009 9:35:40 PM

Chelsey Potter and Angie Bennett each posted double-doubles as Newman picked up its second Heartland Conference win, defeating Dallas Baptist 3-1 Thursday night inside Fugate Gymnasium.

Jets vs. Dallas Baptist TONIGHT at 7 p.m.

Scott Nuss - 10/8/2009 1:12:43 PM

Newman Volleyball opens a weekend chock full of volleyball when they host the Dallas Baptist Patriots Thursday evening inside the warm, dry confines of Fugate Gymnasium. First serve is slated for 7 p.m.

Jets Come Up Empty at PSU

Scott Nuss - 10/3/2009 11:45:55 PM

The Newman volleyball team came up empty at the Pitt State Volleyball Classic, which concluded Saturday at John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, Kan. The Jets dropped matches to Missouri Southern, Texas A&M-Commerce, Abilene Christian, and concluded the tournament with a loss to fifth-ranked Central Missouri.

Lions Sweep Jets, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 10/2/2009 4:44:53 PM

A shaky second set cost the Newman Volleyball team a chance at a win, as the Jets dropped a 3-0 decision to Missouri Southern in the opening round of the Pittsburg State Volleyball Classic, which began Friday at John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, Kan.

FHSU Sneaks Past Jets, 3-1

Scott Nuss - 9/30/2009 9:36:04 PM

A season-high 16 kills from senior Angie Bennett wasn't enough to stop Fort Hays State, as the Tigers snuck away with a 3-1 win over Newman Wednesday night at Fugate Gymnasium.

Jets Host FHSU Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Scott Nuss - 9/30/2009 10:34:21 AM

Newman Volleyball looks to complete a season sweep of in-state foe Fort Hays State when the Tigers visit Fugate Gymnasium for a 7 p.m. Wednesday evening match. The Jets opened their season with a 3-1 win over the Tigers in Kearney, Neb.

Rockhurst Stops Jets, 3-1

Scott Nuss - 9/29/2009 9:16:29 PM

Angie Bennett's season-high 14 kills wasn't enough to lift Newman past Rockhurst as the Jets fell 3-1 to the Hawks Tuesday night at Fugate Gymnasium.

Jets Host Rockhurst Tonight

Scott Nuss - 9/29/2009 10:15:12 AM

Newman Volleyball looks to complete a season sweep of Rockhurst when they host the Hawks Tuesday night in a 7 p.m. match at Fugate Gymnasium. The Hawks are 8-8 this season.

Jets Sweep TAMIU, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 9/26/2009 4:20:34 PM

The Newman women's volleyball broke a seven match losing streak with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-12) sweep of Texas A&M International Saturday afternoon at Fugate Gymnasium. The Jets posted a season-high .382 hitting percentage in their first conference win of the season.

Hilltoppers Top Jets, 3-2

Scott Nuss - 9/24/2009 9:57:33 PM

Chelsey Potter notched her third double-double of the season as St. Edward's snuck past Newman in five sets, 3-2, Thursday night inside Fugate Gymnasium.

Tech Issues May Delay Webcast

Scott Nuss - 9/24/2009 6:49:17 PM

Due to technological issues, the webcast of tonight's Newman-St. Edward's volleyball match may be cancelled. Should the event be cancelled, a full refund will be offered from CollegeTVTicket to those who purchased subscriptions.

Volleyball Hosts St. Edward's Tonight

Scott Nuss - 9/24/2009 9:44:37 AM

Newman Volleyball will open its 2009 Heartland Conference slate Thursday night when the St. Edward's Hilltoppers visits Fugate Gymnasium for a 7 p.m. match. The Hilltoppers are 9-5 this season, and are 2-0 in Heartland Conference play.

UIW Sweeps Jets, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 9/19/2009 6:33:46 PM

The Newman volleyball team dropped its second-straight Heartland Conference match in a 3-0 loss to Incarnate Word Saturday afternoon at the McDermott Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Rattlers Nip Jets, 3-2

Scott Nuss - 9/19/2009 12:35:52 AM

Newman came up on the bad end of a see-saw volleyball battle, falling 3-2 to St. Mary's Friday evening at Bill Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas.

#3 ESU Slips Past Jets, 3-0

Scott Nuss - 9/9/2009 9:22:41 PM

Newman gave the nation's third ranked team all they could handle in the last two sets, but Emporia State was able to escape Fugate Gymnasium with a 3-0 win Wednesday evening in front of 654 fans at Fugate Gymnasium.

Volleyball Hosts #3 ESU Tonight

Scott Nuss - 9/9/2009 12:07:53 PM

Newman Volleyball will open its 2009 home slate Wednesday night when nationally-ranked Emporia State visits Fugate Gymnasium for a 7 p.m. match.

Potter Earns All-Tourney Honors

Scott Nuss - 9/8/2009 9:37:57 AM

Chelsey Potter has been named to the Comfort INNvitational All-Tournament Team, Northwest Missouri State announced Sunday. Potter was the only Newman student-athlete to be named to the team for her performance in the two-day tournament, which concluded Saturday evening at Bearcat Arena in Maryville, Mo.

Jets Suffer Saturday Sweep

Scott Nuss - 9/5/2009 10:59:35 PM

Newman was dealt two competitive losses in the final day of the Comfort INNvitational, which concluded Saturday at Bearcat Arena in Maryville, Mo. The Jets opened Saturday's play with a 3-1 (25-21, 18-25, 17-25, 19-25) loss to Texas A&M-Commerce, and finished their tournament with a 3-0 (19-25, 22-25, 19-25) loss to highly-touted Minnesota State-Moorhead.

Jets Open NWMSU Tourney with Split

Scott Nuss - 9/4/2009 10:55:04 PM

The Newman volleyball team split its opening round matches at the Comfort INNvitational, which began Friday at Bearcat Arena in Maryville, Mo. The Jets swept Quincy, but dropped a 3-0 decision to the hosts from Northwest Missouri State on the Bearcats' home court.

Jets Ready for NWMSU Tournament

Scott Nuss - 9/5/2009 11:10:01 PM

Follow the Jets volleyball team as they travel to Northwest Missouri State for the Comfort INNvitational. Click here for live stats, and a complete scouting report of Newman's opponents.

Shorette Named to UNK Tourney Team

Scott Nuss - 9/8/2009 9:39:25 AM

Newman senior Amy Shorette has been named to the Best Western/Runza Fall Classic All-Tournament Team helping the Jets to a 2-2 outing in the tournament.

Jets Split Day 2 at UNK Classic

Scott Nuss - 8/29/2009 9:43:43 PM

The Newman volleyball team rallied back to salvage a split in the final day of the Best Western/Runza Fall Classic, which concluded Saturday at the Health & Sport Center in Kearney, Neb.

Jets Open UNK Tourney with Split

Scott Nuss - 8/28/2009 8:08:58 PM

The Newman volleyball team earned a split in the first day of the Best Western/Runza Fall Classic, which opened Friday at the Health & Sport Center in Kearney, Neb. The Jets notched a 3-1 win over in-state rival and MIAA foe Fort Hays State in their opening match, then fell 3-0 to Bemidji State in the nightcap.

Volleyball Opens Season in Nebraska

Scott Nuss - 8/27/2009 9:40:12 PM

Follow the Jets volleyball team as they open their season at the Best Western/Runza Fall Classic hosted by the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

VB Hopes to Start New Tradition in 09

Scott Nuss - 8/27/2009 8:51:12 PM

Things have changed for the 2009 Newman volleyball team. With the combination of a new coaching staff, a talented group of five freshmen, and a junior college transfer, the Jets are excited for what the 2009 season may bring.

Newman Netters Sixth in Pre-Season Poll

Scott Nuss - 8/17/2009 6:48:41 PM

WICHITA - The Newman Volleyball team has been picked sixth in the 2009 Heartland Conference Pre-Season poll, the Conference announced Monday.

Adame's Blog Features Pryor

Brian Petrotta - 1/30/2009 12:52:14 PM

The Wichita Eagle sportswriter Tony Adame continues his excellent coverage of Newman athletics with a feature on Jets new Head Volleyball Coach, Joanna Pryor. Read the story on Tony's Sunflower State blog, here.

Joanna Pryor Named Volleyball Coach

Eric Leitzel - 1/28/2009 4:52:44 PM

Joanna Pryor

Wichita, Kan. – Newman University Athletics Director Vic Trilli announced the addition of Joanna Pryor as the Jets new Head Volleyball Coach on Wednesday. Pryor served in the same capacity at Cowley College since 2000, posting an overall record of 218-93 and taking her last four teams to the NJCAA National Championship Tournament.

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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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

514 - 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.