WICHITA, Kan. — The Newman women's basketball team got off to a fast start and rolled to an 87-18 victory over Central Christian (Mo.) Monday night at Fugate Gymnasium.

KEY SEQUENCE

The Jets (1-2) sank their first four baskets of the night against the Saints (0-3) and shot 17-of-25 from the field in the first quarter to bolt out to an insurmountable lead.

HOW IT HAPPENED

-The Jets raced out to a 30-0 lead in the first eight minutes of the game, and led 56-8 at the half.

-They slowed down their pace in the second half, leading 79-13 after three quarters.

LEADERS

Newman
Points: Iva Krstevska 15. Rebounds: Kendra Butler 9. Assists: Krstevska 8. Steals: Bria DeGrate 5. Blocks: Butler 3.

Central Christian (Mo.)
Points: Daniela Ramirez 5. Rebounds: Ramirez 5. Assists: Taylor Cunningham, Cierra Scott 3. Steals: Scott 2. Blocks: none.

NOTES

-Newman's 87 points are the most in a game since netting 90 against Central Christian (Kan.) on Dec. 1, 2014.

-DeGrate (11) and Hannah Alexander (10) joined Krstevska in double figures in scoring.

-The Jets assisted on 21 of their 37 made field goals.

WHAT'S NEXT

Newman takes a few days off after a busy start to the season before heading to their next tournament this weekend at Texas Woman's Friday and Saturday.