LINCOLN, Neb. (November 19th, 2024) - After taking a 67-94 loss to Pacific University in the Colorado College Tip-Off Classic this weekend, Nebraska Wesleyan women's basketball is set to compete in two more games on the road. 

LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan will face Grinnell College on Wednesday November 20th, at 7:00 p.m. The game will be played at Darby Gymnasium in Grinnell, Iowa. Grinnell will live stream the game and carry live stats. The Prairie Wolves will then travel to Kearney, Nebraska on Saturday November 23rd, for a 2:00 p.m. exhibition game at the Health and Sports Center. Kearney will live stream the game and carry live stats.

ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan enters the week with a record of (0-3, 0-0 A.R.C.). Through three matches, the Prairie Wolves have had a .369 field goal percentage with a .286% from beyond the arc. The Prairie Wolves totaled 107 rebounds and turned over the ball 76 times. The black and gold also hauled in 20 steals and 3 blocks. 

HEAD COACH JIM WIEDIE
Jim Wiedie is in his first season as head coach in 2024. He holds an 0-3 record as the head coach at NWU. Wiedie brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. Wiedie has amassed an overall coaching record of 311-226 across 19 years as a head coach at the NCAA Division I and II levels. Known for his strong player development, Wiedie will look to instill a winning culture at Nebraska Wesleyan.

Before joining the Prairie Wolves, Wiedie served as an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha, focusing on recruiting and player development. He also holds the distinction of being the all-time winningest coach at both the University of Findlay during their Division II era and Indiana State University, leading those programs to new heights.

SCOUTING THE PIONEERS
Grinnell enters Wednesday night with an 3-1 overall record. The Pioneers score an average of 72.8 points per game, and allow an average of 63.3 points per game. The Pioneers are led by coach Dana Harrold in her eleventh season. 

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST GRINNELL
Friday will mark the ninth meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Grinnell. The Prairie Wolves lead the all-time series 6-2.

SCOUTING THE LOPERS
The University of Nebraska Kearney is set to play Wayne State on Wednesday, November 20th. The Lopers score an average of 72.4 points per game, and allow an average of 64.2 points per game. They are led by Drew Johnson entering his second season as head coach. 

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA KEARNEY
Saturday will mark the eleventh meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and the University of Nebraska Kearney. The Lopers lead the all-time series 9-1.

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