Athletic Director Vic Trilli recently informed the Newman University community that Judoka classes, instructed by Greg Gideon, on campus are taking off.
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Newman men rally for first postseason win since 2005
A big second half lifted the Newman men’s basketball team to its first-ever postseason victory as members of the Heartland Conference, beating second-seeded Lubbock Christian 81-79 in the league quarterfinals March 4 at the… Continue reading Newman men rally for first postseason win since 2005
Jets fight for win at Heartland Conference Tournament
Newman University basketball hit the road Wednesday, March 2, and headed to Tulsa, to compete in the 2016 Heartland Conference Tournament. The men’s basketball team, 16-12 on the season and 9-11… Continue reading Jets fight for win at Heartland Conference Tournament
2016 Homecoming Week a success
With the arrival of March and the beginning of Spring just around the corner, Newman University’s Winter Homecoming is officially over. The weeks leading up to Homecoming Week in early… Continue reading 2016 Homecoming Week a success
Confident Newman baseball team off to fast start
With a nine-game winning streak, a video highlight (of second baseman Jacob Hamerle making a sliding catch into a wall) that has gone “national” and a ton of confidence on the… Continue reading Confident Newman baseball team off to fast start
Spring ’16 sports preview at Newman University
The end of basketball season is quickly approaching, and the Newman University Jets’ baseball, softball, tennis and golf teams are warming up for spring. Baseball The Jets baseball team, which… Continue reading Spring ’16 sports preview at Newman University
2016 Winter Homecoming Court announced
Newman University is gearing up for the 2016 Winter Homecoming basketball games. Many organizations on campus are planning events and other activities to help celebrate the week. In keeping with… Continue reading 2016 Winter Homecoming Court announced
Reed chosen as MIAA Wrestler of the Year
Newman University junior Dustin Reed was chosen as the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Wrestler of the Year during the MIAA Tournament Feb. 14. Reed, who won the 125-pound title, is on… Continue reading Reed chosen as MIAA Wrestler of the Year
Sports medicine helps injured Jets get back to playing condition
Newman University Athletics compete at the NCAA Division II level, which requires talented coaches, disciplined athletes and a driven athletic department. However, there is one aspect of collegiate athletics that… Continue reading Sports medicine helps injured Jets get back to playing condition
Heartland Conference Tournament to take best eight teams
The Heartland Conference basketball tournament received a bit of a makeover this year. The tournament, March 4-6, will be expanded from four teams to eight and will be held at… Continue reading Heartland Conference Tournament to take best eight teams
New women’s soccer coach joins Jets
The new women’s soccer head coach at Newman University is Aaron Avila, former men and women’s head coach at Barton Community College. Athletic Director Vic Trilli announced the selection of… Continue reading New women’s soccer coach joins Jets
Former Newman basketball player from Europe now coaching women’s team
A little over a decade ago, Elhad Emerllahu came to America from worn-torn Kosovo. At the time he was 9 years old with little knowledge of the American culture, English language,… Continue reading Former Newman basketball player from Europe now coaching women’s team
Triathlon coaches hired, preparing program
Jeff Lovgren and Heidi Coble have joined the Jets as coaches for the Newman University new triathlon program, which is set to start in the fall of this year. The decision to start… Continue reading Triathlon coaches hired, preparing program
Former baseball coach joins Wichita Wingnuts
Former baseball coach and Newman University legend Paul Sanagorski will join the Wichita Wingnuts as their third hitting coach since the team launched in 2008. Sanagorski came to Newman University… Continue reading Former baseball coach joins Wichita Wingnuts
Newman University puts 148 on Heartland Academic Honor Roll
Newman University earns its eighth Heartland Conference GPA title with 148 student-athletes being named to the conference honor roll – more than 50 percent of the student-athletes enrolled during the Fall 2015… Continue reading Newman University puts 148 on Heartland Academic Honor Roll
Newman University Hall of Fame inductee’s future in fitness
Newman University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee (2013) Chris Clawson left his mark on the baseball record book in his three seasons at Newman University (1982-1984). Now, he’s leaving his… Continue reading Newman University Hall of Fame inductee’s future in fitness
Newman wrestlers excel, honor Reece Wright-Conklin
The Newman University annual invitational wrestling tournament traditionally attracts some of the top collegiate programs from the region. This year the Jets made their best showing in the history of… Continue reading Newman wrestlers excel, honor Reece Wright-Conklin
Newman Wrestling team hosts tournament, honors Reece Wright-Conklin
Newman University will host its sixth annual Jet Invitational Dec. 13. During the tournament the Newman Wrestling Team and Newman Athletic Department will honor Reece Wright-Conklin, the senior team member who… Continue reading Newman Wrestling team hosts tournament, honors Reece Wright-Conklin
New Sports Information Director David Rung begins duties at Newman
Newman University has hired a new sports information director, David Rung. Rung is replacing the former Newman SID, Tim Hanson, who held the position for four years. Hanson left Newman… Continue reading New Sports Information Director David Rung begins duties at Newman
Women’s Basketball soars past York College
The Lady Jets are 3-1 on the season after defeating York College on Saturday, Nov. 21, 78-43. The Lady Jets won handily over York, shooting 29-of-72 from the field and… Continue reading Women’s Basketball soars past York College
Gonzalez named Heartland Conference Player of Year, Newman collect postseason honors
The Newman University volleyball team, which has broken three university records this season, garnered several postseason conference and all-region honors. Senior middle hitter Ashley Gonzalez, senior setter Alexus Litts and… Continue reading Gonzalez named Heartland Conference Player of Year, Newman collect postseason honors
Volleyball team heads to Heartland Conference Tournament
The Newman University Volleyball Team, with a record-setting regular season of 25-8, left early the morning of Nov. 19 on its way to the Heartland Conference Tournament in Fort Smith, Ark.… Continue reading Volleyball team heads to Heartland Conference Tournament
Newman University Jets are perfect, still have work ahead
The opening week of the 2015-16 season could not have gone any better for Head Coach Mark Potter and the Newman Jets Men’s Basketball Team. After two victories last weekend in… Continue reading Newman University Jets are perfect, still have work ahead
Newman Women’s Basketball team has high energy for upcoming season
Basketball season is fast approaching and the Newman Lady Jet’s are eagerly awaiting the onset of a new season. The Lady Jet’s, who have only five returning players out of… Continue reading Newman Women’s Basketball team has high energy for upcoming season
Make-A-Wish Fun Run hits home for Newman Administrator
Wichita, KS – Newman’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is pairing with the Wichita chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation to put on a Halloween 5K Fun Run/Walk that will raise… Continue reading Make-A-Wish Fun Run hits home for Newman Administrator
DI players join Newman basketball family
The Newman University Men’s Basketball Team has added three NCAA Division I transfers with ties to Wichita to their 2015-16 roster. This year, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Potter recruited… Continue reading DI players join Newman basketball family
Pink-Out tailgate, volleyball game raise awareness
The Newman University Volleyball Team holds an annual pink-out game every October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s game will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.… Continue reading Pink-Out tailgate, volleyball game raise awareness
ALCS brings rivalry out in the Newman Baseball Team
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
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