Box Score KEARNEY, Neb. - The Jets got their first sweep in the MIAA this season, defeating Nebraska Kearney in a high scoring game that tested both teams late, with both teams trading the lead in the 2nd half. 

Six of the first seven shots fell between both teams, with Newman scoring their first nine points from three. Jacob Joe and Stevie Strong started off the game on an incredible hot streak, with both making their first several shots of the game. 

With not many shots being missed by either team, the Jets took a large lead thanks to some more excellent three point shooting. Latik Murphy had two during this run that opened up the Newman lead. 

The Jets lost the lead near the end of the half, but not before Thomas Zevgaras came off the bench to score six quick points to give a momentum swing.

Newman had its highest scoring first half in the MIAA this season, incredibly scoring 51 points and taking a seven point lead into the half. 

The three point shooting carried over to the second half, but some jump shoots missed their mark and allowed UNK to get within two points of the lead. 

The Jets had enough firepower to go around however, with Sam Somerhalder grabbing a double-double. Somerhalder had 11 points and 11 rebounds in the win. 

As the Lopers retook a four point lead, Strong and Somerhalder went to work to give Newman their final push that they were looking for. 

The fight continued to the bitter end, as the Lopers would get to within a possession before Newman would hit a big shot to maintain a firm advantage of the lead. 

Stevie Strong led the way in scoring once again, finishing with 25 points and 7 assists. Latik Murphy also had an outstanding shooting day. getting most of his points from three, which he made four of. Thomas Zevgaras came up huge off the bench, scoring 11. 

The Jets will have two games at home next week, beginning with Barclay College on Tuesday at 10:30 AM, in a game originally intended for Noevember, but postponed due to inclement weather.