Games 22 & 23
 
vs Missouri Southern (14-9 (6-5 MIAA))
Thursday, February 6th | 5:30 PM | Leggett & Platt Athletic Center
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vs No. 6 Pittsburg State (19-2 (11-0 MIAA))
Saturday, February 8th | 1:30 PM | Fugate Gymnasium
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Last Time Out
The Jets split two match-ups at home last weekend to Central Oklahoma and Rogers State. Newman hosted the Bronchos first, dropping the Thursday night tilt. Delainey Wylie, Jaeden McMillin, and Layla Pierce each contributed 8 points, leading the Jets in scoring. Against UCO, the Jets held even with the Bronchos for three quarters of the game. At halftime the score was tied at 32 all. 

Against the Hillcats, the Jets dominated, winning 67-41. The Jets had a 32-26 lead at the halftime break, but a dominant third quarter by the Jets, holding the Hillcats to two points, gave Newman the edge and ended up being the difference maker. Paige Craft led with 15 points, while Jaeden McMillin finished right behind her, contributing 14 points to the Jets scoring attack.
 
Scouting the Jets 
Through 19 games, the Jets averaged 59.8 points per game, shooting 35.8% from the field, and 29% from behind the arc. The Jets are currently averaging 11.5 assists per game, more than what they allow their opponents. McMillin leads all Jet scorers with averaging 13 points per game. Craft and Lioukina are both averaging just over eight points per game. McMillin also leads the Jets in rebounds and steals. Paige Craft leads the Jets in assists with 44 on the year. 
 
Last time out against the Lions, the Jets found their first conference win at 64-61. Valeriya Lioukina led the way with 19 points and six boards. McMillin and Craft added double-digit scoring. Ryan Franklin of the Lions scored 32 points in the match up, but it was not enough for the Lions to take the win. Newman will look to complete the season sweep against Missouri Southern on Thursday. 
 
Behind Enemy Lines
The Lions are currently 14-9, 6-5 in conference with one of those conference losses to the Jets earlier this season. The Lions split last weekend, beating Arkansas Fort-Smith in a high scoring affair at 103-96. Kaitlin Hunnicutt led the Lions with 25 points, going 5-11 from three. Grace Frazier added 24 points and Ryan Franklin added 19 points. The Lions shot a total of 50% from three to help secure the win against UAFS. The Lions then faced Northeastern State where they fell just short at 68-61. Franklin led the way with 12 points. Reese Webb secured a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds. Hunnicutt was also in double figures, going 2-5 from behind the line. As a team the Lions are averaging 39% from the field and just 32% from behind the arc with scoring an average of 69.5 points per game. 
 
The Gorillas are off to a strong 2025 campaign, losing just two games so far this season and leading the MIAA with an 11-0 conference record. Last week the Gorillas found themselves ranked nationally at No. 6 and have been ranked all season long. Last time out, the Gorillas faced Northeastern State where they took the win 80-62. In the win against the Riverhawks, Macie Mays led the way with 18 points. Grace Pyle and Karenna Gerber both added 15 plus points. The Gorillas then faced UAFS, taking the win in overtime at 92-87. Pyle led the Gorillas with 39 points and seven assists. This performance was enough to snag MIAA Player of the Week status. As a team the Gorillas are shooting 48% from the field and 38% from behind the arc. The Gorillas currently have a scoring margin of 19 over their opponents. The Gorillas will face Emporia State on Thursday before facing the Jets on Saturday.
 
The Series
- The Jets are 3-11 against the Lions. The Jets took the most recent contest this season, winning 64-61.
- The Gorillas lead the series being 19-3 against the Jets. The last contest earlier this season went to the Gorillas, 77-50. 
 
Next Up
The Jets will return for a short three game homestand, with Nebraska Kearney, Fort Hays, and Emporia State.