Newcomb led Nazareth with 43 kills (3.58/set) and a .368 hitting percentage in three matches last weekend. She also had six aces, 10 digs and five blocks for 52 points in a 2-1 week including a pair of Empire 8 victories that secured the No. 3 spot in the tournament. That helped Nazareth qualify for its 14th straight E8 Tournament. She slammed 17 kills in each match and hit over .400 in consecutive league wins over Elmira and Hartwick. She is fourth among all E8 players in kills per set (2.86), third in points per set (3.48) and third in hitting percentage (.290).