LINCOLN, Neb. (October 29th, 2024) - After suffering a five set defeat to Wartburg on Saturday, Nebraska Wesleyan returns home to wrap up conference play against Dubuque and Loras.
LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan will host both matches at Snyder Arena, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Black and Gold will take on Dubuque at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1st, before turning around and facing Loras at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2nd. Nebraska Wesleyan will
live stream both matches and carry
live stats.
ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (17-7, 4-2 A-R-C) is coming off a week which saw a gritty four set victory over Central, and a thrilling five set loss at Wartburg. NWU enters this week averaging 15.09 points per set while allowing 13.27 points per set. Through 24 matches, the Prairie Wolves have recorded 1058 kills (11.40 per set), 979 assists, 1,448 digs, and 139 blocks, with a team hitting percentage of .166.
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 190-149. 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 SPARTANS
Dubuque enters Friday's match with a 19-8 overall record. The Spartans have won their last three matches. Dubuque is averaging 14.79 points per set while allowing 14.85 points per set. The Spartans have a hitting percentage of .151, with 1,198 kills, 1,112 assists, 2,048 digs, and 166 aces. Head coach Karrah Davis is in her first season leading the Spartans.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST DUBUQUE
Friday will mark the 18th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Dubuque. The Spartans lead the all-time series 9-8.
SCOUTING THE DUHAWKS
Loras enters the week with a 14-11 overall record. The Duhawks have won their last four matches. Prior to playing Nebraska Wesleyan, Loras will visit Buena Vista on Friday, November 1st. Through 25 matches, the Duhawks are averaging 15.33 points per set, and allowing 14.77 points per set. Loras has a hitting percentage of .185, with 1,169 kills, 1,004 assists, 1,506 digs, and 143 aces. Head coach Kristy Duncan is in her fifth season leading the Duhawks.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST LORAS
Saturday will mark the 15th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Loras. The Prairie Wolves lead the all-time series 10-4.
