WICHITA, Kan. – After playing a single road game against Oklahoma Panhandle State, the Newman women's basketball team turns right around for another single road game against Lubbock Christian Thursday evening.
 
SCOUTING NEWMAN
 
The Jets (17-8, 7-6 Heartland) traveled to Goodwell, Oklahoma to take on Oklahoma Panhandle State Saturday afternoon. Newman controlled the entire game, which was kick started by a 36-7 lead in the first half of play. The Jets would hold on to win 73-58 over the Aggies.
 
Leaders
 
Hannah Alexander-14.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.6 apg, 32 stl, 46.8 FG%, 41.7 3PT%
Bria DeGrate-14.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 61 stl, 8 blk, 40.5 FG%, 35.3 3PT%
Mali Wright-12.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 0.9 apg, 20 stl, 11 blk, 46.8 FG%
Natalia Hausmann-7.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 31 stl, 19 blk, 45.0 FG%, 73.7 FT%
Cierra Tjaden-5.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.7 apg, 22 stl, 58.5 FG%
 
SCOUTING LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN (Thursday, 6:00 p.m.)
 
The Chaparrals (13-10, 8-4 Heartland) took on Rogers State at Claremore, Oklahoma on Thursday, defeating the Hillcats 60-33. Lubbock Christian then traveled to Fort Smith, Arkansas to go up against Arkansas-Fort Smith on Saturday but fell 69-65 to the Lions to complete the week of travel.
 
Leaders
 
Tess Bruffey-14.7 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 16 stl, 72 blk, 41.9 FG%
Allison Szabo-9.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 15 stl, 26 blk, 43.7 FG%, 80.6 FT%
Bailey Haist-9.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 16 stl, 39.8 FG%, 85.7 FT%
Hannah Harbin-7.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 3.1 apg, 23 stl, 7 blk, 47.9 FG%
Bobbi Chitsey-7.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 10 stl, 8 blk, 48.6 FG%, 41.0 3PT%
 
HISTORY LESSON
 
Lubbock Christian holds a 5-2 all-time series lead over Newman that dates back to the 2013-14 season. Both teams met earlier this season on Jan. 30 at Fugate Gymnasium, which the Jets held on to win a thrilling 61-60 game over the Chaparrals.
 
NOTES
 
-Newman heads into tomorrow's game on a four-game conference winning streak that began against Lubbock Christian on Jan. 30.
 
-The Jets are currently in sixth place in the conference standings with three games remaining in the regular season. It's still possible that the Jets could finish as the No. 3 seed heading into the tournament, but mathematically can't finish lower than the No. 6 seed.
 
-Newman still leads the conference in turnover margin at 4.6, while forcing 19.4 turnovers per game.
 
COVERAGE
 
There will be live statistics and video for the single game against Lubbock Christian at www.newmanjets.com.