LINCOLN, Neb. (November 19, 2024) - After finishing second at the Bill Merris Tournament last weekend, Nebraska Wesleyan men's basketball is set for a home opening showdown with Colorado College this Sunday.
LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Tip-off between the Prairie Wolves and Tigers is set for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24th. The game will be played at Snyder Arena, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Wesleyan will
live stream the game and carry
live stats.
ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan enters Sunday's contest sporting a 2-2 record. The Prairie Wolves last competed at the Bill Merris Tournament, where they defeated Franklin College, 65-62, before falling to Illinois College, 66-57, in the championship game. Through four games, Nebraska Wesleyan has scored an average of 67 points per game, and allowed an average of 67.30 points per game. The Prairie Wolves carry a shooting percentage of 38.3%, with a 33.7% clip from beyond the arc. NWU has also been efficient at drawing fouls, and shoots 72.4% from the charity stripe. The Prairie Wolves play an unselfish brand of basketball with 31 assists on the season. The Black and Gold have also been scrappy on the glass bringing down 41 rebounds per game. The Prairie Wolves enter Sunday with work to do in the turnover department as they hold a -1.8 turnover margin, though they have recorded 29 steals.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Minutes Per Game:
Carter Glenn - 35.8
Shooting Percentage:
Andrew Brewer - 54.5%
Points Per Game:
Carter Glenn - 16.5
Three Point Percentage:
Conner Brown,
Jared Townsley - 57.1%
Made Three Pointers:
Nick Howard,
Carter Glenn - 6
Free Throw Percentage:
Carter Glenn - 88.9%
Made Free Throws.
Carter Glenn - 24
Rebounds Per Game:
Jack Groeteke - 7.8
Assists:
Conner Brown,
Carter Glenn,
Christian Winn - 7
Blocks:
Jack Groeteke - 6
Steals:
Carter Glenn - 7
HEAD COACH DALE WELLMAN
Dale Wellman is in his 11th season as the head coach of Nebraska Wesleyan Men's Basketball, having led the Prairie Wolves to numerous accomplishments, including a national championship in 2018. Under his guidance, the program has seen five A-R-C Regular Season titles and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Wellman boasts an all-time record of 196-70.
HOME SWEET HOME
Snyder Arena has been a death star for opposing teams in recent years. Since joining the American Rivers Conference in 2016, Nebraska Wesleyan holds an 81-15 record at home, with five seasons consisting of double digit home wins, including back to back 15-1 home campaigns in 2018-19 and 2019-20.
RAINING THREES
Nebraska Wesleyan enters Sunday afternoon shooting 33.7% from three point land. The Prairie Wolves have six players with four or more made three pointers.
Carter Glenn and
Nick Howard are tied for the team lead with six made threes each.
CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE
Nebraska Wesleyan boasts a history of basketball excellence. Winning the national championship in 2018 and finishing runner-up in 1997, the Prairie Wolves have made five NCAA Division III Final Fours, appeared in 18 NCAA Division III tournaments, and won 16 conference championships.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
Colorado College enters Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 record. The Tigers fell to Hanover College, 72-68, in their last game. Through three games, The Tigers have scored an average of 78.0 points per game, while allowing 69.3 points per game. Colorado College carries a 48.4% shooting percentage, with a 28.3% mark from deep. The Tigers shoot an acceptable 70.5% from the free throw line. Colorado College is led by fifth year head coach Jeff Conarroe.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST COLORADO COLLEGE
Sunday will mark the 47th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Colorado College. The Prairie Wolves hold a 34-12 all-time series lead.
The 2024-25 Men's and Women's basketball seasons are brought to you by TeamMates mentoring. Click
here to find out how you can become a mentor.
