Jaylen Newman, junior forward from Velva, North Dakota, continues to have a record breaking year for the Trinity Bible College Lady Lions. Newman helped the Lady Lions win 3 games out of 4 last week. In the 3 wins, Newman scored over 30 points each game and had 2 double doubles. In the first game of the week against NAIA rival Presentation College, Newman set a new Lady Lions record for points scored in a game with 39 and also added 9 rebounds in the 71 to 67 win. Newman then had 31 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks on Friday night against NAIC Conference opponent Turtle Mountain Community College. Newman finished her busy week with her second straight double double and her tenth double double of the season. Newman went on to record 30 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals, and 3 assists against NCCAA opponent Crossroads College. For the week, Newman averaged 25 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game.
DII WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOMINEES: Mikala Brinson, University of Valley Forge; Jhanel Brown, University of Valley Forge; Hanna Glaze, Maranatha Baptist University; Jaylen Newman, Trinity Bible College