Millersville

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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
After her seasons on the hardwood, Newman transitioned to the lacrosse field where she helped the 1982 team to an AIAW Division II Championship.
 
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.
 
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.