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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

Dustin Reed

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

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

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

Newman University to hold Catholic Spring Sports Day April 21 featuring Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Bishop Carroll teams

Newman University will again host a Catholic Spring Sports Day between Wichita’s Catholic high schools, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Bishop Carroll. The two schools will compete in baseball, softball, and… Continue reading Newman University to hold Catholic Spring Sports Day April 21 featuring Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Bishop Carroll teams

Jaime Green resigns as head women’s basketball coach

Newman University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jaime Green has resigned from her position, effective Friday, March 30. Green has accepted an assistant coaching position at her alma mater, Missouri Southern… Continue reading Jaime Green resigns as head women’s basketball coach

Come support the Lady Jets Basketball Team in Topeka, Kan.

Newman Jets Fans have the opportunity to be at the game Friday, March 9 to support the Women’s Basketball Team in the South Central Region Tournament. The university will have… Continue reading Come support the Lady Jets Basketball Team in Topeka, Kan.

Send off for Men’s and Women’s Bowling Team and the Women’s Basketball Team Mar. 8

Join, in celebrate, and help send off the Men’s and Women’s Bowling Team and the Women’s Basketball Team Thursday, March 8 at noon in the Mabee Dining Center! The Newman… Continue reading Send off for Men’s and Women’s Bowling Team and the Women’s Basketball Team Mar. 8

Newman to send off NU wrestlers for the NCAA DII National Championships Mar. 7

Come join the celebration and send off two Newman University Wrestlers Mitch Arnold and Steven Cooksley as they head to the NCAA Division II National Championships in Pueblo, Colo. Mitch… Continue reading Newman to send off NU wrestlers for the NCAA DII National Championships Mar. 7

Women’s basketball wins Heartland Conference Tournament!

The Newman University Women’s Basketball Team is the Heartland Conference champion with a 66-62 win over the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Saturday, March 3 in Fugate Gymnasium. The win gives… Continue reading Women’s basketball wins Heartland Conference Tournament!