Jaylen Newman, a senior from Velva, North Dakota, posted 3 straight double-doubles this week, helping the Lions go 2-1. In the Lions’ lone loss of the week, Newman posted 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks against University of Northwestern. Newman followed that up with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 blocks in an 80-61 win over Providence University College (PUC). She then went on to record 24 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks in another win over PUC. Newman is averaging a double-double on the year with 23.6 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks.
DII WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NOMINEES
Julianna Calice, Trinity Baptist College
Miranda Carlson, Grace Bible College
Jaylen Newman, Trinity Bible College
Hannah Tompkins, Bob Jones University