Pittsburg, KS - It was not Newman's night against Pittsburg State.  The Gorillas downed the Jets with ease across straight sets.

Newman, now 5-6 (1-4 MIAA), is on a 4 game losing skid after Tuesday night's loss.  Pittsburg State 9-4 (3-2 MIAA) handed the Jets their 4th consecutive defeating the three sets 25-15, 25-11, and 25-19.

The Jets struggled to get anything going in the match.  Offensively the Jets only swung .143.  Though the Jets did tally 4 blocks, with 2 being recorded by Jada Key, the Gorillas had their way in the three sets.  Pittsburg State swung .308 on the night.

It truly was the Gorillas night as they surrendered the lead only twice as the Jets took a 1-0 lead in set 2 and then jumped out to a 13-10 lead in set 3.  The Jets could not recapture the momentum in that third set which eventually became the ultimate set for the match.

The Jets are back to the drawing board in the midst of their 4 game slide.  Newman and Coach Jose Lugo must get the ship righted quickly as the road does not get easier as the team heads to #1 Washburn on Friday night.  Catch the Jets in action in Topeka or on the MIAA Network and again on Saturday in Emporia as they take on the Hornets.  Both matches are set for a 6 PM first serve.