WICHITA, Kan. — The Newman women's soccer team returns back to Wilkins Field for the first time in sixteen days, as they get ready to face two premiere Heartland Conference teams. The Jets will take on conference leader Dallas Baptist University Thursday evening (Sept. 27) to get the homestead underway. The Jets finish the brief two game homestead Saturday (Sept. 29) against conference leader St. Edward's University.

SCOUTING NEWMAN

The Jets (7-1-0, 3-1-0 Heartland) continued their best start in school history with convincing victories on the road last weekend. The Jets defeated Texas A&M International last Thursday 4-1. The Jets jumped out to a quick lead scoring all four goals in the first half and never looked back.

 The Jets high explosive offense continued on Saturday against St. Mary's. A lot like Thursday's contest the Jets found the back of the net early taking a 3-0 lead into the locker rooms. The Jets would tally a fourth goal in the second half in route to a convincing 4-0 victory.  

                Leaders

Grace Linton – 8 GP, 8g, 3ast, 19 pts, 26 shots, 13 SOG, 4 GWG
Vanessa Ortiz – 8 GP, 6g, 5ast,  17 pts, 13 shots, 7 SOG
Colleen Howland – 8 GP, 6g, 3ast, 15 pts, 15 shots, 9 SOG, 3 GWG
Jackie Lari – 8 GP, 8 GS, 630:00 min, 4 GA, 0.57 GAA, 19 saves

SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS

Dallas Baptist University (5-2-1, 4-0-0 Heartland) comes into the contest tied atop the Hearltand Conference. DBU's offense found the back of the net five times against Oklahoma Christian last Thursday winning in convincing form 5-1.

The Patriots offense picked up right where they left off against Lubbock Christian. DBU scored two early first half goals heading into the locker room with a 2-0 advantage. The Patriots offense struck for two more goals in the second half cruising to a 4-1 victory.

Leaders

Delaney Schmidt – 8 GP, 4g, 2ast, 10 pts, 22 shots, 9 SOG, 2 GWG
Ericca Everson – 8 GP, 4g, 8 pts, 14 shots, 9 SOG, 1 GWG
Katelyn Havard – 8 GP, 1g, 4ast, 6 pts, 10 shots, 6 SOG, 1 GWG
Hope Koym - 8 GP, 8 GS, 650:18, 6 GA, 0.83 GAA, 18 saves

SCOUTING THE HILLTOPPERS

St. Edward's University (4-2-1, 4-0-0 Heartland) head into the week tied atop the Heartland Conference. SEU fell behind early against Lubbock Christian University last Thursday before the offense came to life scoring two unanswered goals before half and not look winning 2-0.

The Hilltoppers offense jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in first half gaining full control against Oklahoma Christian. The SEU defense picked up right where they left off from Thursday night's contest keeping OCU scoreless.

                Leaders

Victoria Villasenor – 4 GP, 1g, 1ast, 3 pts, 3 shots, 2 SOG
Leah Whitaker – 4 GP, 1g, 2 pts, 2 shots, 2 SOG
Alexia Maldonado – 4 GP, 1g, 2 pts, 9 shots, 5 SOG
Morgan Cave – 4 GP,  1g, 2 pts, 2 shots, 1 SOG, 1 GWG
Cameron Koerner - 4 GP, 3 GS, 315:12, 5 GA, 1.43 GAA, 22 saves

NOTES

- Newman's Grace Linton sits in a tie for seventh in goals scored.

- Dayna Johnson's 6 assists on the year have her tied for first in the nation.

- Jets currently sit in sixth in the nation in goals with 26 on the year.

- Newman ranked fifth in assists per game averaging 2.75 assist per contest.

- Following DBU's last loss on Sept. 4, the Patriots have outscored their last five opponents 17-2.

- Hilltoppers have posted four shutouts in their previous five matches.

COVERAGE

Both games this weekend will feature live video and statistics, available at www.newmanjets.com.