LINCOLN, Neb. (October 15th, 2024) - After a dominant 3-1 victory over Luther on Saturday, Nebraska Wesleyan volleyball is set for a Wednesday night road match against Buena Vista, followed by a Friday night home match against Doane College.
LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Wednesdays game against Buena Vista is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on October 16th at Siebens Fieldhouse in Storm Lake, Iowa. Friday's match will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Snyder Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.
ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (15-5, 2-1 A-R-C) is coming off a 3-1 win over Luther College. After dropping the first set 25-19, the Prairie Wolves rallied to outscore the Norse 75-46 over the final three sets. NWU is averaging 15.20 points per set while allowing 13.05 points per set. Through 20 matches, they have recorded 855 kills (11.40 per set), 786 assists, 1,142 digs, and 111 blocks, with a team hitting percentage of .174.
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN STATISTICAL LEADERS
HEAD COACH RAYNA CAIN
Rayna Cain is in her 13th season as head coach of the Prairie Wolves, with a career record of 188-147. She is one of only three coaches in NWU history to surpass 100 career wins and has coached three AVCA All-American honorable mentions and 31 All-Conference athletes.
SCOUTING THE BEAVERS
Buena Vista enters Wednesday's match with a 5-15 record. The Beavers are averaging 13.30 points per set while allowing 15.33 points per set. They have a hitting percentage of
.115, with 709 kills, 614 assists, 1,197 digs, and 120 aces. Head coach Will Baumann is in her third season leading the Beavers.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST BUENA VISTA
Wednesday will mark the 17th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Buena Vista, with the all-time series tied 8-8.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Doane enters the week with a 7-15 record. Through 22 matches, the Tigers are averaging 13.30 points per set. They have a hitting percentage of .119, with 839 kills, 804 assists, 1,380 digs, and 79 aces. RanDee Ochinero is in her first season as head coach of the Tigers.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST DOANE UNIVERSITY
Friday will be the 86th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Doane. The Tigers lead the all-time series 60-25.
