Newton led NDMU's offense in to a 3-0 week, recording 74 total assists, averaging 24.3 per match. The senior recorded a career-high 36 assists in NDMU's five set victory over Mary Baldwin University. In addition, Newton racked up 11 service aces in the three outings, including 5 in the win over the Fighting Squirrels. This is the second Athlete of the Week award for Newton who previously won the award for the week of September 26, 2022. Newton was an Honorable Mention honoree in 2022 as well as a Second Team member in 2021.