HOW IT HAPPENED 

• On Sunday afternoon, the Prairie Wolves took down the Kohawks of Coe College 65-63 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 
• Right from the beginning, a back-and-forth scoring battle unfolded as each team traded hard-fought points. 
• Dale Wellman's squad secured a 24-19 lead with 7:07 remaining in the first half, thanks to three back-to-back three-pointers from Seth Newton. 
• As Nebraska Wesleyan maintained momentum, a dunk from Andrew Brewer and an "and one" from Elijah Thatchallowed NWU to go into the break with a 35-30 lead over the Kohawks.  
• Coming out of halftime, the Kohawks did not let up, fighting their way back to tie the game at 37 a piece with 16:24 remaining.  
• With 5:39 remaining, Coe managed to break away and take the lead at 57-53, yet the Black and Gold remained assertive.  
• Peter Lash established control over the game with a crucial layup, knotting the score at 61-all with two minutes to go. Lash emerged as a standout performer for the Prairie Wolves, contributing 18 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. 
• A crucial foul by Coe College sent Landon Torneten to the line. The senior was able to sink both free throws, and Nebraska Wesleyan held a two-point advantage with 1:25 left on the game clock. 
• The Kohawks were able to get a basket to fall with 18 seconds remaining, leveling the score at 63-63. 
• Fortunately, a bit of pressure never fazed the Prairie Wolves' Carter Glenn. A jumper from the guard with just 3 seconds remaining secured the lead for Nebraska Wesleyan at 65-63. 
• Glenn's jumper sealed the deal for NWU, giving them the victory over the American Rivers Conference's top-ranked Coe College, 65-63.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE  

• Peter Lash: 18 points, 16 rebounds, 6 steals 
• Carter Glenn: 11 points, 4 steals 
• Seth Newton: 12 points 
• Conner Brown: 7 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds 
• Nebraska Wesleyan 
  • FG: 44%  
  • 3PT: 33.3%  
  • FT: 78.9%  
• Coe College  
  • FG: 49%  
  • 3PT: 41.2%  
  • FT: 50% 

UP NEXT     
The Prairie Wolves return to Snyder Arena on January 17 for an A-R-C showdown against Buena Vista University at 7:30 p.m.