St. John Fisher University Athletics

In a 2-1 week in which the Cardinals took second place in the 44th annual Wendy’s College Classic, Newman, last year’s tournament MVP, led the team in scoring (13.7 points per game), total minutes played (83), and rebounds (6.3 per game). 

To open the Classic on Wednesday, Newman recorded 12 points and five assists as the Cardinals stormed past Keuka College in a 69-45 victory. Newman continued to lead the team, recording 10 points and four assists in a 77-57 Fisher victory over RIT in the semifinals of the tournament. 

Newman’s best performance came during the championship game of the tournament against the University of Rochester. 

Newman, who was named to the All-Classic First Team, recorded a double-double, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a Fisher loss 60-54. 

For the season, the senior guard is averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. 

The Cardinals return to conference action against Elmira College on Tuesday at 8p.m. in Manning and Napier Varsity Gym.