LINCOLN, Neb. (October 23, 2024) – Nebraska Wesleyan women's volleyball secured a 3-1 victory over Central College in an intense four-set match at Snyder Arena. The Prairie Wolves improved to 17-6 overall and 4-1 in American Rivers Conference play, while Central dropped to 16-7 and 3-2 in the conference.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The Prairie Wolves came out strong, winning the first set 25-16. They maintained control in the second set, edging out Central in a closely contested 26-24 finish. Central fought back in the third set, taking it 25-18, but Nebraska Wesleyan responded with resilience in the fourth, winning 26-24 to close out the match.

Nebraska Wesleyan's Addie Thomas led the attack with 17 kills, while Kobie Patten and Aliah Clarke added 11 and 6 kills, respectively. Setter Elecea Saathoff orchestrated the offense with 40 assists, while Raegan Holle and Molly Ramirez anchored the defense with key digs and blocks.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Addie Thomas (OH): 17 kills, 2 service aces, 21 digs
• Kobie Patten (OH): 11 kills, 3 service aces
• Elecea Saathoff (S): 40 assists, 10 digs
• Molly Ramirez (RS): 14 digs, 3 blocks
• Team Kills: NWU 49, Central 47
• Team Blocks: NWU 6, Central 10

UP NEXT:

Nebraska Wesleyan will face Wartburg College on Saturday, October 26, in Waverly, Iowa. The match is set for 11:00 a.m.