Newman recorded an overall record of 71–24 in four seasons as head coach of the Lady Tigers, including the Louisiana AIAW Championships in 1976, 1977, and 1978. Her team was the Louisiana AIAW Runner-Up in 1979.
Newman's coaching record as head coach of the Lady Tigers was 71 wins to 24 losses over four seasons. She led them to three consecutive Louisiana AIAW Championships from 1976 to 1978, and they were runners-up in 1979.