Newman fell to Emporia State in straight sets Thursday, 25-22, 26-24, 25-10. The Jets stayed within reach in the first two sets but couldn’t close them out, then were overwhelmed in the third. Sky Miller led Newman with 13 kills and 11 digs.

By the Numbers
  • Emporia State hit .340 with 42 kills; Newman hit .190 with 35 kills.
  • Miller recorded 13 kills, 11 digs and 2 aces.
  • Madalyn Hoot had 29 assists and a team-high 4 aces.
  • Isabella Lamb had 8 kills while hitting .636.
Yes, But

Newman pushed Emporia State in the first two sets, including taking a 23-19 lead in the second, but the Hornets rallied to win that set 26-24 before pulling away in the third.

What's Next

The Jets visit Pittsburg State at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Bottom Line

Newman showed it could compete early, but Emporia State’s stronger hitting and late-set runs proved decisive.