WICHITA - Newman comes back to action this Tuesday hosting a double header against the University of Mary. After that, the Jets will travel to McPherson to play a rescheduled double header against the Bulldogs on Thursday.
Last time out:
Newman was very close to getting a doubleheader split against Washburn this past Sunday. The Jets lost the first game after the Ichabods showcased a very hard to stop offense throughout the whole game, never giving the Jets a chance to get in the game. The second game was completely different. Newman led the game from the bottom of the first inning until the top of the seventh when the Ichabods took a one run lead. The Jets were not able to regain the lead and saw a very good winning opportunity go to waste.
Opponents:
University of Mary:
Tuesday's double header will face the Jets with the Marauders with the first game starting at 1 PM.
The Marauders hold a 7-11 record this season and have won the last two games they've played. They've lost both games they've played against MIAA teams.
Newman has won both games they've played against the University of Mary. The last time they faced each other was on February 25th, 2023, when the Jets won 18-4.
McPherson:
The rescheduled double header between the Jets and the Bulldogs will take place at McPherson on Thursday with the first game starting at 1 PM.
The Bulldogs carry a 8-6 record and have won the last four games they've played.
The last time Newman faced McPherson was in March of 2020. The Jets took the win with a final 9-5 score.
Home talent:
Hayley Bonython leads the Jets offense with a .396 hitting average, twenty one hits, sixteen RBIs, and four home runs.
Freshman Malie Noda has been a big contributor for the Jets offense as well, having a .316 batting average, eighteen hits and ten RBIs.
Another freshman that has been performing very well is Lauren McNaught. The outfielder totals nine runs, twelve hits, and a batting average of . 273.
Catcher Lauren Kwak continues to be a reliable bat for the Jets. Kwak accumulates seventeen hits, fifteen RBIs, and a .293 hitting average.
Up next:
After these matchups, the Jets will travel to Oklahoma to face Southwestern Oklahoma State in a doubleheader on Tuesday March 19th.
