For Immediate Release
October 24, 2002

Story by: David Harris (316) 207-4216
Contact: Cliff Brown (316) 942-4291

Newman University Men's Soccer Closes Out Home Schedule This Weekend

Wichita, Kan.- The Newman University Jets men's soccer team will host John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Ark., on Friday, October 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Wilkins Field on the Newman campus.

Newman is 11-3-1 and ranked #15 in the NAIA national men's soccer poll.

John Brown is 7-7 on the season. The Eagles and Newman met last year in Siloam Springs, with John Brown winning the match 4-0.

The Jets will host #21 Hastings College, Hastings, Neb. on Sunday, October 27 in their final home game of the regular season. Kickoff for Sunday's game is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Hastings and Newman are familiar opponents, having met several times over the last few years.

In 2001, Newman beat Hastings 1-0 at Hastings during the regular season, but lost in the Region IV final at Hastings, 1-0, with a trip to the 2001 NAIA National Tournament on the line. In the 2000 Region IV final, Newman defeated Hastings to earn their third trip to the NAIA National Tournament.

Hastings is 15-1 on the year, and will play a neutral site match with John Brown University on Saturday, October 26 at Newman. Kickoff for the Hastings versus John Brown match is at 3 p.m. at Wilkins Field.

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