WICHITA, Kan. – The Newman Jets finished non-conference play on Monday afternoon as they hosted Southwestern College.  Newman led from the opening tip to the final buzzer in this one as they would defeat the Moundbuilders 75-43.

Newman would dominate the first half outscoring the Moundbuilders 46-17. It was mostly due to impressive defense as the Jets forced the Moundbuilders to turn the ball over 7 times which led to 11 points in the first half.  In the third quarter, after a layup by Southwestern, Newman would go on a 12-0 run to extend the lead to 39 midway through the quarter.  Newman's largest lead of the day came on a 3 point basket by Brooke Haney that made the Jets lead 40, 67-27.

The Jets shot 24-of-66 for 36 percent from the floor, 7-of-28 for 25 percent from three and 20-of-23 for 87 percent from the free throw line.  Newman held Southwestern to 15-of-68 for 22 percent from the field and 6-of-24 for 25 percent from three. Newman out-rebounded the Moundbuilders by 13, 50-37, with 14 coming on the offensive end. 

Haley Albers led the Jets in scoring with 17 points.  Madison Birnbaum added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the win.

Newman (6-5, 1-1) will be back in action as they start MIAA play back up as they host Central Oklahoma on Saturday, December 21 at 1:30 P.M.