BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Illinois Wesleyan University women's lacrosse team added new assistant coach Sadie Newton to the 2026-27 coaching staff, head coach Abby Poulter announced Wednesday, Aug. 26.
"We are so grateful and excited to have Sadie join our coaching staff this year," Poulter said. "As a player on our team, Sadie was a standout midfielder and leader among her teammates. She brings a fresh perspective to the coaching staff and her knowledge of all facets of the game will be incredibly valuable to our team."
Newton, a native of Bloomington, Ill., graduated from Illinois Wesleyan this past spring and was a three-year letterwinner on the women's lacrosse team. During her time as a Titan, Newton became a two-time Second Team All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin honoree while grabbing two CCIW Player of the Week nods: CCIW Defensive Player of the Week (Feb. 24, 2026) and CCIW Offensive Player of the Week (March 25, 2025).
In her senior season with IWU, Newton set the single-season program record for woman-up goals with eight and led the team with 34 goals and 68 draw controls. Newton also set multiple season highs and tied the program record for most woman-up goals in a game with three against Elmhurst on April 25, 2026. Newton finished her career with 79 goals, a .763 shot-on-goal percentage, and 193 draw controls.
Newton graduated with a degree in kinesiology and allied health and enjoys kayaking and the outdoors.
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