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
Athletics
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
Newman student-athletes earn top academic awards for the sixth time in seven years
For the third straight year, the Newman athletic programs achieved the highest GPA in the Heartland Conference. Newman’s programs combined for a 3.26 grade point average for the 2012-13 academic… Continue reading Newman student-athletes earn top academic awards for the sixth time in seven years
Men’s, women’s basketball face big games
Both the NU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams are enjoying exciting seasons.
Hoopapalooza athletics event hosted by the Rotary Club of Wichita scheduled for Oct. 1
On Oct. 1, the Rotary Club of Wichita will hold an event celebrating their club, and their gift to the city, the Rotary Clock Tower in downtown Wichita. Attending the event… Continue reading Hoopapalooza athletics event hosted by the Rotary Club of Wichita scheduled for Oct. 1
Newman Athletics present $5,000 check to Child Advocacy Center
Newman University Athletics presented a check in the amount of $5,273.50 to Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County on Sept. 12. The proceeds were raised from the recent fundraiser, the… Continue reading Newman Athletics present $5,000 check to Child Advocacy Center
Newman student-athletes again earn top academic awards
For the fifth time in the past six years, Newman University athletics programs have claimed the highest average student-athlete GPA among all athletic programs in the NCAA Division II Heartland… Continue reading Newman student-athletes again earn top academic awards
Refinished floor shines in Fugate Gymnasium
Fugate Gymnasium inside O’Shaughnessy Hall is sporting a refinished floor. The floor features a Newman University logo at center court, as well as Heartland Conference logos at each end and… Continue reading Refinished floor shines in Fugate Gymnasium
Student golfer Jeremy Gant featured on NCAA video
Newman University student Jeremy Gant is the subject of this month’s “On Campus,” an online program produced by the NCAA that features personal stories of student-athletes across the nation. Gant, a… Continue reading Student golfer Jeremy Gant featured on NCAA video
Newman signs five-year outfitting contract with Adidas
NU Athletics recently signed a five-year contract with Adidas, which will provide exclusive apparel and footwear to all of Newman’s athletic teams. The new agreement ensures that all Newman University athletic teams… Continue reading Newman signs five-year outfitting contract with Adidas
Fugate Gymnasium closes for floor resurfacing
Fugate Gymnasium inside O’Shaughnessy Hall will close July 9 as work crews begin a complete resurfacing of the floor. The floor will be sanded down and completely refinished. The court… Continue reading Fugate Gymnasium closes for floor resurfacing
Gladiator Dash raises funds for Newman Athletics
On Saturday, June 9, 1,180 courageous competitors took part in the Gladiator Dash held at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita. The Dash – the first of what is planned to… Continue reading Gladiator Dash raises funds for Newman Athletics
Newman’s Drewes wins United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Singles Championship
Newman’s Georgia Drewes overcame the pressure of bowling under the lights of national television to win the USBC National Women’s Singles Championship Saturday at the 2012 United States Bowling Congress… Continue reading Newman’s Drewes wins United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Singles Championship