Newman Jets

The Newman Jets are the athletic teams that represent Newman University, located in Wichita, Kansas, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) for most of its sports as an associate member since the 2019–20 academic year (before achieving full member status in 2022–23); while its men's soccer team competes in the Great American Conference (GAC).[2] The Jets previously competed in the D-II Heartland Conference from 2006–07 to 2018–19; and in the defunct Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1999–2000 to 2005–06.

Newman Jets
Logo
UniversityNewman University
ConferenceThe MIAA
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorJoanna Pryor
LocationWichita, Kansas
Varsity teams19
Basketball arenaFugate Gymnasium
Baseball stadiumMcCarthy Field
MascotJohnny Jet
NicknameJets
Fight songThe Heartbeat
ColorsNavy and red[1]
   
Websitenewmanjets.com

Varsity teams

Newman competes in 19 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, triathlon and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cheer & dance, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, triathlon and volleyball.

Men's sports Women's sports
BaseballBasketball
BasketballBowling
BowlingCheer and dance
Cross countryCross country
GolfGolf
SoccerSoccer
TennisSoftball
TriathlonTennis
WrestlingTriathlon
Volleyball

Facilities
  • Fugate Gymnasium: men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and wrestling[3]
  • McCarthy Field: baseball[4]
  • Newman Softball Field: softball[5]
  • Wilkins Field men's and women's soccer[6]
  • Martin Park Gold Learning Center: men's and women's golf[7]

On February 2, 2013, Newman University recognized the Potter family in dedicating Fugate Gymnasium as "Potter Family Court". The proceeds towards this event went to the Potter Family Scholarship, given to Newman student athletes.[8] Newman University also has their student athletes participate with an organization called Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Within this organization student-athletes are to focus on raising money for organizations within the Wichita community and to organize events on campus.

Newman University also has a Hall of Fame, which honors these people or organizations for their contribution towards the university.[9] Inductees include Larry Inlow, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010. He has contributed to the Wichita community and recently has been named 2013 Wichita B-52s (Professional Arena Soccer League) head coach.[10]

In 2021, Newman announced new branding and logos for the athletic department and a new mission statement.[11]

Championships
SportSuccess
BaseballMCAC Tournament: (1996, 2001, 2006); District 10 Champions: (1981, 1983, 1993, 1994)
Men's basketballNational Tournament: (1970–71), (1977–78), (1999–00), (2001–02), (2004–05), (2012–13 NCAA Division II); MCAC Champions:(1999-00), (2001–03); MCAC Tournament Champions: (1999-00), (2001–02); District 10 Champions: (1970–71), (1977–78)
Women's basketballNational Tournament: (2011–12); MCAC Champions: (2002–03); Heartland Conference Champions: (2010–11), (2011–12)
Men's bowlingNational Tournament: (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011); National Singles Champions: Cory Simmons (2004); NCBCA Coach of the year: Billy Murphy (2009); NCBCA MVP: Derek Hartnell (2010)
Women's bowlingNational Tournament: (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); National Singles Champion: Bianca Montagnino (2005), Georgia Drewes (2012)
Men's cross countryMCAC Champions: (2004, 2005); Heartland Conference Champions: (2012)
Men's golfNational Tournament: (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); MCAC Champions: (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Heartland Conference: (2011)
Women's golfNational Tournament: (2013); MCAC Tournament Champions: (2005, 2006)
Men’s soccerMCAC Champions: (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002); MCAC Tournament Champions: (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002); National Tournament: (1996, 1999, 2000); Regional Tournament Champions: (1996, 1999, 2000)
Women's soccerMCAC Tournament Champions: (2002); MCAC Champions: (2002, 2005)
SoftballMCAC Champions: (1995, 2001, 2004); MCAC Tournament Champions: (1995)
Men's volleyballNational Tournament: (2004, 2005, 2006)
Women's volleyballMCAC Champions: (1994, 1995)
WrestlingNational Individual Champion: Curtis Chenoweth (2006); National Tournament: (2005); NCWA National Tournament: (2008); National Individual Champion: Josh Fansler (2008); National Individual Champion: Noel Torres (2018 NCAA Division II)

Fight song

"The Heartbeat" is the official fight song of Newman University.[12]

References
  1. Newman University Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). September 2, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  2. "Newman to Compete In MIAA As Associate Member in 2019-20". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  3. "Newman University Athletics Jets – Facilities". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  4. "Newman University Athletics Jets – Facilities". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  5. "Newman University Athletics Jets – Facilities". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  6. "Newman University Athletics Jets – Facilities". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  7. "Newman University Athletics Jets – Facilities". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  8. "The Official Site of Newman University Athletics Jets". Newmanjets.com. February 2, 2013. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  9. "Newman University Athletics Jets – Student-Athlete Advisory Committee". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  10. "People". Ark Valley News. August 29, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  11. "Newman athletics soars into the future with new mission and logo". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  12. "Newman University Fight Song | Newman University Online". www.newmanu.edu. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011.
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