<page_title> C. M. Newton </page_title> <section_title> Head coaching record </section_title> <table> <cell> Vanderbilt Commodores (Southeastern Conference) (1981–1989) <col_header> Season </col_header> <col_header> Team </col_header> <col_header> Overall </col_header> <col_header> Conference </col_header> <col_header> Standing </col_header> <col_header> Postseason </col_header> </cell> <cell> 1987–88 <col_header> Season </col_header> </cell> <cell> NCAA Division I Sweet 16 <col_header> Postseason </col_header> </cell> <cell> 1988–89 <col_header> Season </col_header> </cell> <cell> NCAA Division I First Round <col_header> Postseason </col_header> </cell> <cell> 129–115 <col_header> Overall </col_header> </cell> </table>
Newton became coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores, leading them to a 129–115 mark in eight seasons and berths in the NCAA tournament in 1988 and 1989.