LINCOLN, Neb. (November 20th, 2024) - After suffering a 51-0 loss to Wartburg, Nebraska Wesleyan is set to compete at two road matches this weekend. 

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN @ CENTRAL DUAL INFORMATION

• Host: Central College
• Date: Wednesday, November 20th
• Location: H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse | Pella, Iowa
• Start Time: 6:00 P.M.

WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRIE EIGHT MAN BATTLE

• Host: Wisconsin-Eau Clairie
• Date: Saturday, November 23rd
• Location: McPhee Physical Education Center | Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Start Time: 10: 00 A.M.

ABOUT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
Nebraska Wesleyan enters Wednesday night with an 0-2 record in dual competition. The Prairie Wolves were defeated by Wartburg 51-0, in their last match. Despite being shutout, the Prairie Wolves fought valiantly and pushed the Knights to the edge in several weight divisions. Prior to hosting Wartburg, Nebraska Wesleyan competed at three consecutive road meets to begin the season.

ABOUT CENTRAL COLLEGE
Central College enters Wednesday's match up with an 0-1 record in dual competition, The Dutch are ranked 21st in the country. Central has competed at four meets this season. The Dutch are led by first year coach Landon Williams.

HEAD COACH COLTON MCCRYSTAL
Colton McCrystal is in his first season as the head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. He holds an 0-2 record in dual competition. Prior to his arrival at NWU, McCrystal was an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska, where he helped nine athletes reach the NCAA Division One national wrestling tournament in 2023-24. McCrystal also was an assistant at Morningside College, where he helped the team win the 2021 GPAC tournament championship.

REVIVAL OF NEBRASKA WESLEYAN WRESTLING
Nebraska Wesleyan holds a storied and resilient wrestling history that is split into two eras. The original NWU wrestling program existed from 1962 to 1981. During that time, the Plainsmen won the NIAC in 1973, 74, and 75, while posting a dual record of 94-136-7. The wrestling program was dropped at the conclusion of the 1980-81 season. Then in 2016, after over 40 years, the program was reactivated as Nebraska Wesleyan joined the IIAC. Since wrestlings return, the Prairie Wolves have posted a 19-72 record in dual action. The program saw Eron Haynes earn All-American honors in 2019 and 2021, while also excelling in the classroom with four academic All-Americans.