LINCOLN, Neb. (October 29th, 2024) - After earning a 3-1 victory over Loras on Senior Day, Nebraska Wesleyan vollleyball looks to end the regular season on a high note with a pair of matches in Rock Island, Illinois, on Friday.
LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Augustana College will host both matches at Roy J. Carver Center, in Rock Island, Illinois. The Black and Gold will take on St. Ambrose University at 3:30 p.m., before playing Augustana at 5:30 p.m. Augustana will
live stream both matches and carry
live stats.
ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (18-8, 5-3 A-R-C) enters Friday fresh off a dominant 3-1 victory over Loras last weekend. Through 26 matches, NWU has scored an average of 15.03 points per set, and allowed an average of 13.47 points per set. The Prairie Wolves have recorded 1,141 kills (11.40 per set), 1,054 assists, 1,587 digs, and 148 blocks, with a team hitting percentage of .162.
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 191-150. 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 BEES
St. Ambrose enters this week with a 14-14 overall record. Prior to facing NWU, St. Ambrose will host St. Francis at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 7th. Through 28 matches, the Bees are averaging 14.90 points per set while allowing 15.50 points per set. The Bees have a hitting percentage of .164, with 1,240 kills, 1,152 assists, 1,601 digs, and 185 aces. Head coach Dawn Steinhauser is in her ninth season leading the Bees.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST ST. AMBROSE
Friday will mark the 4th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and St. Ambrose. The Bees lead the all-time series 4-0.
SCOUTING THE VIKINGS
Augustana enters the week with a 10-18 overall record. Through 27 matches, the Vikings are averaging 14.03 points per set, and allowing 15.65 points per set. Augustana has a hitting percentage of .167, with 1,183 kills, 1,061 assists, 1,720 digs, and 166 aces. Head coach Kelly Bethke is in her 11th season leading the Vikings.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST AUGUSTANA
Saturday will mark the eighth meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Augustana. The Prairie Wolves lead the all-time series 5-2.
