HOW IT HAPPENED

• The University of Dubuque defeated Nebraska Wesleyan University in overtime on Saturday, 65-69.
• The razor sharp defense of Nebraska Wesleyan paved the way for the Prairie Wolves in the first half. The Spartans shot just 25.9% from the field and committed six turnovers; however a late pair a free throws gave Dubuque the one point advantage heading into the half. 
• Sophomore Peter Lash couldn't have asked for a better start to the conference matchup. Lash dropped 10 points in nine minutes and ended the first half with 12 points.
• The black and gold captured their first lead since the first half with a Walker Andrew free throw at the 1:39 mark of the second half. That lead extended to three with a layup from Peter Lash, 55-52.
• The two teams traded blows in the closing seconds and were unable to determine a winner before the end of regulation, 57-57.
• In overtime, Coach Wellman's squad and Dubuque continued to show why they are two of the best in the A-R-C. There were two ties and two lead changes in the five extra minutes. 
• A handful of missed shots and turnovers costed Nebraska Wesleyan in the end. Dubuque finished the comeback and escaped the home scare with a 65-69 victory. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Peter Lash: 18 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist
• Carter Glenn: 14 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist 
• Landon Torneten: 11 points, 5 rebounds 1 assist
• Nebraska Wesleyan
  • FG: 34.4%
  • 3PT: 17.9%
  • FT: 80.0%
• Dubuque
  • FG: 32.3%
  • 3PT: 29.4%
  • FT: 70.4%

COACH WELLMAN'S COMMENTS

• "We need to learn how to win big games and execute down the stretch."
• "We had our chances, but we committed too many second half turnovers and missed shots."

NEXT UP
The Prairie Wolves travel to Fulton, Mo. to take on Westminster at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20.