Box Score How It Happened

• Carter Glenn and Jack Groeteke each scored 12 points to lead NWU in the Small College Champions Classic, but UW-Oshkosh prevailed 63-57 thanks to a crucial second-half surge.
• While Groeteke made 5-of-10 attempts, including 2-of-6 three-pointers, the Prairie Wolves only shot 26.3 percent from beyond the arc and committed 18 turnovers, which resulted in 17 points for the Titans.
• Carter Glenn finished with 12 points, while Elijah Thatch also ended in double digits.
• Nebraska Wesleyan put on a defensive clinic in the first half, limiting UW-Oshkosh to 29 points on 36.0 percent shooting to take a 33-29. 
• Nebraska Wesleyan led at the break, but UW-Oshkosh stormed out of the locker room and was able to regain the lead with six minutes left in the game.
• With 0:50 remaining, Nebraska Wesleyan had trimmed the UW-Oshkosh advantage to just two points, but two Prairie Wolf turnovers allowed the Titans to hold on for the six-point victory.

Inside the Box Score

• Peter Lash: 9 pts. 4 reb. 
• Elijah Thatch: 11 pts. 4 reb. 1 ast, 3 stl
• Carter Glenn: 12 pts. 2 stl. 2 ast.
• Nebraska Wesleyan 
  • FG: 42.9%
  • 3PT: 26.3%
  • FT: 77%
• Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  • FG: 39.6%
  • 3PT: 41.2%
  • FT: 63.6%

Coach Wellman's comments:

• "Having this tournament early in the year allows us to figure out what we need to work on."
• "We know we can play with anyone in the country, especially on the defensive end, but we have to limit our turnovers and rebound better."

Up Next
Next Friday, November 25, the Prairie Wolves will resume play as they welcome North Central University for the 33rd Snyder Classic. The game will begin at 7:00 PM.