The American League Championship Series is well under way this week as most Major League Baseball fans, and especially Royals fans, know. For the folks who don’t follow sports too closely, here’s… Continue reading ALCS brings rivalry out in the Newman Baseball Team
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Game ball helps Newman soccer player pop the question
Newman University senior and soccer player Kevin Crafton found a unique way to propose to his girlfriend Rachael Schoonover on Saturday, Oct. 17 before the men’s game against Texas-Permian Basin.… Continue reading Game ball helps Newman soccer player pop the question
Newman sports update: VB streak at 12, Hoops teams get no respect
Fall Sports Update: Jets volleyball hits the road sporting a 12-game winning streak. Newman plays at Oklahoma Panhandle State Oct. 8. Earlier in the week, senior Ashley Gonzalez earned her… Continue reading Newman sports update: VB streak at 12, Hoops teams get no respect
Jets volleyball turns up the heat with 10 straight wins
On Monday, Sept. 28, the Newman University Jets Volleyball Team defeated Bethel College in a 3-1 victory, bringing the number of straight wins to 10. Jets Volleyball is now ranked… Continue reading Jets volleyball turns up the heat with 10 straight wins
Winning! Newman volleyball team looks to build on six-game streak
The Newman University volleyball team, under first-year coach Destiny Clark, finally gets to spend some time at home. The Jets begin a six-game home stand as they play host to St.… Continue reading Winning! Newman volleyball team looks to build on six-game streak
Newman University student dies in motorcycle accident
Early this morning, Thursday, Sept. 3, Newman University senior Reece Wright-Conklin died in a motorcycle accident. The 21-year-old member of the Newman Wrestling Team was on his way to a… Continue reading Newman University student dies in motorcycle accident
Shella Augspurger – 2015 Staff Excellence Award recipient
Every year the Newman University Staff Assembly presents the Staff Excellence Award to acknowledge a staff member’s self-sacrificing hard work and dedication toward the Newman University Mission. The awardee is nominated… Continue reading Shella Augspurger – 2015 Staff Excellence Award recipient
Newman University set to start triathlon program in 2016
Newman University will soon be the first school in Kansas to have a triathlon team. A triathlon program is set to start in the fall of the 2016-2017 academic year. Newman officials are… Continue reading Newman University set to start triathlon program in 2016
UK tennis player uses YouTube video to find a college
The Newman University tennis team recently signed Vanessa Brill from the United Kingdom – after watching a video Brill posted on YouTube highlighting her tennis skills. Brill will attend Newman beginning in the 2015/2016… Continue reading UK tennis player uses YouTube video to find a college
31st Annual Jet Open draws 212 golfers
The 31st Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament was a big success by anyone’s standards, drawing 212 golfers and raising approximately $100,000 to support Newman University Athletics. The… Continue reading 31st Annual Jet Open draws 212 golfers
Newman University sustains storm damage
Overnight storms caused an estimated $35,000 in damages to outdoor athletic facilities and trees on the campus of Newman University on Aug. 10. The university’s softball facility sustained the most… Continue reading Newman University sustains storm damage
31st Annual Jet Open Golf Tournament set for Aug. 1, 3
Newman University will host the 31st Annual Laurie Bell Memorial Jet Open Charity Golf Tournament Aug. 1 and 3. The golf tournament is designed to raise funds for the Athletic… Continue reading 31st Annual Jet Open Golf Tournament set for Aug. 1, 3
Newman incoming freshmen students to play basketball in Euro Championships
Melanie George and Parris Wilkinson, two incoming freshmen students who will play for the Newman Women’s Basketball Team, recently made the final 12 roster for the England U18 National Team that… Continue reading Newman incoming freshmen students to play basketball in Euro Championships
Young students learn about basketball, life at Mark Potter Day Camp
On Monday June 15, 2015, Newman Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Potter held the first day of his annual Mark Potter Day Camp. Children from Wichita and surrounding areas came to… Continue reading Young students learn about basketball, life at Mark Potter Day Camp
International media covers Newman University athletics
Newman University athletics is getting some international exposure. Jets sports are receiving some “love” from media outlets located around the world, as a current coach and a former player have appeared… Continue reading International media covers Newman University athletics
How to survive the June 6 Wichita Gladiator Dash
More than 1,250 people have signed up for this year’s Wichita Gladiator Dash. The event will begin at 11 a.m., June 6 at Sedgwick County Park. Although the turnout is already… Continue reading How to survive the June 6 Wichita Gladiator Dash
Newman University shortstop named Academic All-American
Newman University senior shortstop Jarrod Flax was named to the 2015 Capital One Academic All-America Division II Baseball team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)… Continue reading Newman University shortstop named Academic All-American
Newman University summer basketball camps offered in June
The Newman men’s and women’s basketball teams have announced summer camps for the month of June. The Mark Potter Day Camp will take place June 15-17, and the Newman Team… Continue reading Newman University summer basketball camps offered in June
Newman University names new volleyball coach
Destiny Clark has been named the head volleyball coach at Newman University, Athletic Director Vic Trilli announced. Clark has spent the last two seasons as the head coach at Wichita… Continue reading Newman University names new volleyball coach
Competitors prepare for 4th Annual Wichita Gladiator Dash on June 6
With just under 950 registrants already signed up, it looks like it will be another promising year for the Wichita Gladiator Dash. The June 6 event will once again be held at Sedgwick… Continue reading Competitors prepare for 4th Annual Wichita Gladiator Dash on June 6
Women’s Tennis Jets soar into national rankings
The Newman University Women’s Tennis Team is currently undefeated, 11-0 overall, and is ranked nationally for the first time in NCAA Division II history.
Newman wrestler advances to nationals
Newman University wrestler Dustin Reed is headed to the NCAA Division II National Tournament, March 13-14 in St. Louis, Mo.
NU: Heartland Conference’s hottest team comes up just short
Even though it did not end the way Jet supporters had hoped, it was a season to remember. The Newman University Men’s Basketball Team battled to the very end, but… Continue reading NU: Heartland Conference’s hottest team comes up just short
Potter’s 300th victory highlights Hall of Fame weekend
Head men’s basketball Coach Mark Potter achieved a milestone victory as his team rose to the challenge of defeating Heartland Conference co-leader St Mary’s University last Saturday. With an exciting… Continue reading Potter’s 300th victory highlights Hall of Fame weekend
Hall of Fame 2015 events to begin Friday, Jan. 30
Newman University will host events Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 in celebration of the Newman University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Check below for a list of the 2015 Hall… Continue reading Hall of Fame 2015 events to begin Friday, Jan. 30
300 wins on the radar for Jet’s Mark Potter
Newman University head basketball coach Mark Potter is nearing another career milestone. Potter is closing in on 300 career college victories, all at NU. In his 17th year, coach Potter’s record… Continue reading 300 wins on the radar for Jet’s Mark Potter
Ugly Sweater Run raises $820 for Make-A-Wish
The Newman University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.) organized its second annual Ugly Sweater Run on Nov. 15 on the campus of Newman University. The event, which included 30 runners participating in the race… Continue reading Ugly Sweater Run raises $820 for Make-A-Wish
Athletics highlights – Nov. 8 – 10
Click the links below to see what’s happening with the Newman Jets. Nov. 10 – Newman’s Gonzalez Selected to All-Heartland Volleyball First Team Nov. 9 – Soccer: Record-Breaking Season Ends;… Continue reading Athletics highlights – Nov. 8 – 10
Lady Jets basketball takes on WSU Nov. 2
The Newman University Women’s Basketball Team will tip off its season with an exhibition game against Wichita State University. The game will take place at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2… Continue reading Lady Jets basketball takes on WSU Nov. 2
Six new names to be added to the Newman University Athletic Hall of Fame
Newman Athletics will add six new names to the Newman University Athletic Hall of Fame. NU has announced its 2015 Hall of Fame class for the 2015 Hall of Fame… Continue reading Six new names to be added to the Newman University Athletic Hall of Fame
Newman’s Rubi Torres Earns Fourth Player of the Week Award
For the fourth time this season, Newman senior Rubi Torres has been named the Heartland Conference Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, announced Oct. 13 by the Heartland Conference.… Continue reading Newman’s Rubi Torres Earns Fourth Player of the Week Award
Women’s Golf Team Wins Second Tournament
The Newman University Women’s Golf team just won its second tournament of the season at the Lady Buff Stampede on Oct. 6-7 at La Paloma Golf Club. The Lady Jets… Continue reading Women’s Golf Team Wins Second Tournament
NU Baseball earns No. 3 seed in Heartland Conference
The Newman University Jets baseball team recently earned the No. 3 seed in the Heartland Conference Baseball Tournament. They will play the University of Saint Mary, the No. 2 seed,… Continue reading NU Baseball earns No. 3 seed in Heartland Conference
Newman student-athletes receive Heartland Awards
Several Newman student-athletes have recently received honors or been named to all-conference teams by the Heartland Conference. Read more on the NU Athletics website.
Newman University Theatre recognizes donors May 2
Newman University Theatre will host an event on Friday, May 2 at 5:30 to recognize the generous people who have contributed substantial gifts to the “Bringing Back Theatre” campaign.
Newman student-athletes gain ‘Player of the Week’ honors in March
Six student-athletes from Newman University received Heartland Conference “Player of the Week” kudos in March. Freshman outfielder Tyler Bugner was named Baseball Hitter of the Week on March 3, and… Continue reading Newman student-athletes gain ‘Player of the Week’ honors in March
Newman University Cross Country Teams receive top academic honors
The Newman University Men’s Cross Country Team has the highest GPA in the nation in all of the NCAA, including Division I, II and III, according to the U.S. Track &… Continue reading Newman University Cross Country Teams receive top academic honors
Men’s basketball game to be broadcast live from Fugate Gymnasium Feb. 22
The Feb. 22 Newman University Men’s Basketball game against Dallas Baptist University will be broadcast live to a national television audience on the CBS Sports Network Game of the Week.
Newman University Men’s Basketball Selected to Host Nationally Televised Game
The Newman men’s basketball team will play in front of a national television audience. NU has been selected by the NCAA and CBS Sports to host the CBS Sports Network… Continue reading Newman University Men’s Basketball Selected to Host Nationally Televised Game
Newman University hosts Annual Fall Alumni Sports Reunion Oct. 5
On Oct. 5 Newman will host its Annual Fall Alumni Sports Reunion, “Spread the Red.” All alums are encouraged to join their fellow alumni for games, food, and drinks. Alums… Continue reading Newman University hosts Annual Fall Alumni Sports Reunion Oct. 5