Games 5 & 6:
 
vs. Manhattan Christian 1-4 (0-0 MCCC)
Tuesday November 21, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Wichita, KS (Fugate Gymnasium)
Audio: none | Video: MIAA Network | Stats
 
vs Barclay College 0-3 (0-0 MCCC)
Saturday November 25, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Wichita, KS (Fugate Gymnasium)
Audio: none| Video: MIAA Network | Stats
 
Thanksgiving appetizers and leftovers
The Jets will play host to two more NCCAA opponents, hosting Manhattan Christian and Barclay College for two Thanksgiving week games.

Last Time Out
The Jets played a tough William Jewell team on Saturday in a 90-77 loss. The Cardinals had been picked to finish 4^th in the GLVC, which is their highest preseason placing since joining the conference.

The game was an offensive spectacle, with both teams shooting at a high rate. The Jets had an advantage for a good portion of the first half, but a lengthy scoring run for the Cardinals put the Jets down double digits.
Stevie Smith scored most of the opening points of the second half for Newman as they slowly began to crawl their way back into the game, but the Cardinals continued to shoot lights out in a game that was closer than the scoreline indicated.

Sam Somerhalder scored in double digits for his fourth straight game, as he finished just one rebound short of a double-double. Stevie Smith would finish the game with a double-double, leading the Jets with 22 points and 12 boards.
Box Score | Recap
 
Scouting the Squadron
The Jets went 1-1 for the second straight week, picking up a win against Kansas Christian for their second victory of the season.

Stevie Strong leads the team in scoring with an average of 17 points a game to open the year. Strong scored six against Kansas Christian and nine against William Jewell.

Sam Somerhalder has been the Jet's most consistent player, equaling and breaking his previous scoring records in just four games this season.
 
Behind Enemy Lines
Manhattan Christian is 1-4 to start the year, with the lone win coming over Central Christian, who the Thunder have already played twice to begin the year.

MCC was the national runner up in the NCCAA Division II Basketball tournament, losing to Kansas Christian in the title game. The team went 25-10 last season.

The Thunder are coming off of two exhibition games, were they took on Missouri S&T and Wayne State last week. They will have one more exhibition contest following their meeting with Newman, taking on Fort Hays State on Saturday.

The Bears of Barclay are coming off a 3-19 season. They are led by first year head coach George Milsap. The Bears have never had a consistent head coach in the position, with Milsap being the team's fifth head coach in as many years.
 
The Series
The Jets are 17-0 all time against the Manhattan Christian Thunder, with every game but one being decided by double digits. The last time the teams met was two years ago, when the Jets won in an 81-67 victory.

This will be the first ever meeting between Newman and Barclay.

Upcoming Attractions
Conference play will begin next week, with the Jets hosting their first two conference games against Lincoln and Central Missouri.