Newman Jets
Athletic teams representing Newman University
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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 | |
|---|---|
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| University | Newman University |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Conference | The MIAA |
| Athletic director | Kenyon Spears |
| Location | Wichita, Kansas |
| Varsity teams | 19 |
| Basketball arena | Fugate Gymnasium |
| Baseball stadium | McCarthy Field |
| Nickname | Jets |
| Colors | Navy and red[1] |
| Mascot | Johnny Jet |
| Fight song | The Heartbeat |
| Website | newmanjets |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Bowling |
| Bowling | Cheer and dance |
| Cross country | Cross country |
| Golf | Golf |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Tennis | Softball |
| Triathlon | Tennis |
| Wrestling | Triathlon |
| 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
| Sport | Competition (years won) |
|---|---|
| Baseball | MCAC Tournament: (1996, 2001, 2006); District 10 Champions: (1981, 1983, 1993, 1994) |
| Men's basketball | National 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 basketball | National Tournament: (2011–12); MCAC Champions: (2002–03); Heartland Conference Champions: (2010–11), (2011–12) |
| Men's bowling | National 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 bowling | National Tournament: (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); National Singles Champion: Bianca Montagnino (2005), Georgia Drewes (2012) |
| Men's cross country | MCAC Champions: (2004, 2005); Heartland Conference Champions: (2012) |
| Men's golf | National Tournament: (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); MCAC Champions: (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Heartland Conference: (2011) |
| Women's golf | National Tournament: (2013); MCAC Tournament Champions: (2005, 2006) |
| Men's soccer | MCAC 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 soccer | MCAC Tournament Champions: (2002); MCAC Champions: (2002, 2005) |
| Softball | MCAC Champions: (1995, 2001, 2004); MCAC Tournament Champions: (1995) |
| Men's volleyball | National Tournament: (2004, 2005, 2006) |
| Women's volleyball | MCAC Champions: (1994, 1995) |
| Wrestling | National 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]
