LINCOLN, Neb. (December 5th, 2024) - After earning fifth at the November 23rd, UW-Eau Claire Eight Man Battle, Nebraska Wesleyan is set to visit Dubuque, Iowa, for a Saturday night dual with Dubuque.

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN @ DUBUQUE DUAL INFORMATION

• Host: University of Dubuque
• Date: Saturday, December 7th
• Location: McCormick Gymnasium | Dubuque, Iowa
• Start Time: 7:00 P.M.

ABOUT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
Nebraska Wesleyan enters Saturday night with an 0-3 record in dual competition. The Prairie Wolves were defeated by #21 Central, 40-6, in their last dual match. The Black and Gold last competed at the UW-Eau Claire Eight Man Battle, where Robbie Fisher and Quinton Chavez elected to double forfeit in the 133 finals to secure a co-runner up finish. 

ABOUT UNIVERSITY of DUBUQUE
Dubuque enters Saturday's match up with a 1-0 record in dual competition. The Spartans have competed at four meets this season. The Spartans are led by John McGovern.

HEAD COACH COLTON MCCRYSTAL
Colton McCrystal is in his first season as the head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. He holds an 0-3 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.