Hall of Fame
Darlene Newman
- Induction:
- 2019
- Class:
- 1984
A fixture and integral member of Millersville University and its athletics department for nearly 40 years, Darlene Newman started as a two-sport standout athlete and became the women’s basketball program’s assistant coach during arguably the program’s most successful era.
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A three-time All-PSAC East honoree in basketball from 1979-83, Newman ranks among the most productive players in program history. She totaled 1,305 career points—a total that ranks ninth all-time. Newman’s 14.8 points per game scoring average still ranks first all-time. Newman also ranks second in career field goals made and second in career field goal percentage. Newman averaged a Millersville-best 10.3 rebounds per game over the course of her career and she is fifth all-time in blocked shots with 139.
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In her sophomore season of 1980-81, Newman led the Marauders in both scoring and rebounding. She averaged 16.6 points per game and pulled down 12.9 rebounds per game—a mark that still stands as a record. As a junior, Newman repeated as the team’s leader in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. As a senior in 1982-83, Newman grabbed a team-leading 12.2 rebounds per game.
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Under the direction of hall of fame coach Deb Schlegel, Newman’s 1981-82 team won a then-school record 20 games. As a senior, Newman led the Marauders to a 17-4 record and the program’s first PSAC Championship.
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After her seasons on the hardwood, Newman transitioned to the lacrosse field where she helped the 1982 team to an AIAW Division II Championship.
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Newman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology in 1984. She joined the Millersville basketball program as its assistant coach in 1992-93 and served in that role for 24 seasons. During that time, Millersville won six PSAC East titles, a PSAC Championship and made nine NCAA Tournament appearances.
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Even after retiring from coaching, Newman continues to make an impact in the academic success of Millersville students. She serves as the Director of Student Success Programs.
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A three-time All-PSAC East honoree in basketball from 1979-83, Newman ranks among the most productive players in program history. She totaled 1,305 career points—a total that ranks ninth all-time. Newman’s 14.8 points per game scoring average still ranks first all-time. Newman also ranks second in career field goals made and second in career field goal percentage. Newman averaged a Millersville-best 10.3 rebounds per game over the course of her career and she is fifth all-time in blocked shots with 139.
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In her sophomore season of 1980-81, Newman led the Marauders in both scoring and rebounding. She averaged 16.6 points per game and pulled down 12.9 rebounds per game—a mark that still stands as a record. As a junior, Newman repeated as the team’s leader in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. As a senior in 1982-83, Newman grabbed a team-leading 12.2 rebounds per game.
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Under the direction of hall of fame coach Deb Schlegel, Newman’s 1981-82 team won a then-school record 20 games. As a senior, Newman led the Marauders to a 17-4 record and the program’s first PSAC Championship.
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After her seasons on the hardwood, Newman transitioned to the lacrosse field where she helped the 1982 team to an AIAW Division II Championship.
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Newman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology in 1984. She joined the Millersville basketball program as its assistant coach in 1992-93 and served in that role for 24 seasons. During that time, Millersville won six PSAC East titles, a PSAC Championship and made nine NCAA Tournament appearances.
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Even after retiring from coaching, Newman continues to make an impact in the academic success of Millersville students. She serves as the Director of Student Success Programs.
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