LINCOLN, Neb. (October 8th, 2024) - After a challenging 2-0 loss at Loras last Saturday, Nebraska Wesleyan men's soccer is ready to regroup with a road match at Wartburg before returning home to host Coe.

LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan and Wartburg is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th. The match will be played at Salzwedel Field, in Waverly, Iowa. Wartburg will live stream the game and carry live stats.
Nebraska Wesleyan and Coe is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12th. The match will be played at Abel Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Wesleyan will live stream the game and carry live stats.

ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (5-5, 0-2 A-R-C) enters this week on a two-game losing streak, with its last win coming in a 2-1 victory over Cornell College on September 22nd. Through 10 games, the Prairie Wolves are averaging two goals per game and allowing 1.50 goals per game. NWU has taken 133 shots, 61 of which have been on target, and has notched 13 assists.

TEAM LEADERS THROUGH 10 GAMES
Goals: Thomas Pisasale, Caden Tubaugh -3
Assists: Zachary McClanathan -2
Points: Thomas Pisasale, Caden Tubaugh -7
Shots: Jaden Hayes -17
Shots on Goal: Zachary McClanathan, Jaden Hayes -6
Saves: Zachary Weis-50

HEAD COACH BRANDON BONILLA
Now in his seventh season at the helm, Brandon Bonilla holds an overall record of 44-45-14. Last season, he guided the Prairie Wolves to their first 10-win season since 2017 and their first Region IX top-10 ranking since 2001.

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN SOCCER HISTORY
The Prairie Wolves' soccer program boasts four conference championships and an all-time record of 291-229-46, highlighted by an unbeaten 19-0 season in 1999.

SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS
Wartburg College (4-3-3, 1-1 A-R-C) comes off a victory over Coe College. The Knights are averaging 1.90 goals per match while allowing 1.10 goals per match. They have taken 148 shots, 61 of them on target, and recorded 13 assists this season. Wartburg is led by head coach Mike Madigan, who is in his eighth season.

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST WARTBURG COLLEGE
Wednesday's match will be the 14th meeting between the Prairie Wolves and the Knights. Wartburg leads the series 6-5-2.

SCOUTING THE KOHAWKS
Coe College (4-6-1, 0-1 A-R-C) comes into the week after a loss to Wartburg. Before facing Nebraska Wesleyan, Coe will take on the University of Dubuque on Wednesday night. The Kohawks average 1.36 goals per match while allowing two goals per match. They have taken 112 shots, with 53 on target, and tallied 12 assists. Coe is coached by Kyle Bakas, in his fifth season.

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST COE COLLEGE
Saturday's match will be the 18th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Coe. The Prairie Wolves hold a 12-3-2 advantage in the all-time series.