Hawks travel to Wichita to face 3-1 Newman

Freshman Austin LeVan leads the Hawks with a 16.3 scoring average.

The Rockhurst Hawks (3-1) meet the Newman Jets (3-1) for the first time in nearly 30 years Saturday at 3 p.m. in Wichita, Kan. Newman defeated Rockhurst 90-81 in Kansas City in their last meeting in the 1986-87 season.

"Newman can really score," said Rockhurst coach Drew Diener. "They have a lot guys who can score in lots of ways. They are off to a good start and playing with confidence. Their style of play constantly puts pressure on defenses. It will be another great test for our program."

The Hawks have won their last two games over Washburn (75-51) and Missouri Southern (80-73). Freshman guard Austin LeVan leads the Hawks with a 16.3 scoring average while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 94.7 percent at the foul line. Junior guard Malachi Nix is averaging 15.0 points, 5.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. Senior center Dominique Washington is scoring 10.5 points per game. Sophomore forward Alex Hagan is averaging 10.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.

Nix led four Hawks in double figures with 23 points to carry Rockhurst to an 80-73 victory over Missouri Southern Monday at Rockhurst. Adam Fatkin posted 12 points and five rebounds. Hagan tallied 11 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Tonight's Links:
Live Video: http://www.newmanjets.com/watch/?Live=306
Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/newmanu/mbball/
Live Audio: http://www.kgso.com/

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Players Mentioned

#42 Adam Fatkin: F; 6' 5"; Junior; Mark and Debbie Fatkin

#12 Alex Hagan: F; 6' 7"; Sophomore

#44 Dominique Washington: C / F; 6' 6"; Senior

#2 Malachi Nix: G; 5' 8"; Junior

#14 Austin LeVan: G; 6' 3"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#42 Adam Fatkin
: 6' 5"; Junior; Mark and Debbie Fatkin
: F

#12 Alex Hagan
: 6' 7"; Sophomore
: F

#44 Dominique Washington
: 6' 6"; Senior
: C / F

#2 Malachi Nix
: 5' 8"; Junior
: G

#14 Austin LeVan
: 6' 3"; Freshman
: G