LINCOLN, Neb. (February 24, 2024) - On Saturday night, Loras College clinched an 85-76 victory over #17 Nebraska Wesleyan University in the A-R-C Championship. 

HOW IT HAPPENED   

• The Prairie Wolves started the first half strong, securing a 17-11 lead with 13:49 remaining, courtesy of a three-pointer from Carter Glenn. 
• As the opening half progressed, a back-and-forth scoring match unfolded, with the Duhawks gradually closing the gap and eventually tying the game at 31-31 with 6:29 remaining. 
• With both teams trading the lead in the final minutes, a layup from Conner Brown at the buzzer gave the Black and Gold a two-point lead going into the break, 44-42. 
• During the first half, NWU found themselves hot from behind the arc, shooting 63.6% from three-point range. 
• Coming out of halftime, both teams capitalized on crucial shots in the early minutes. NWU gained momentum after a three-pointer from Jack Groeteke, propelling Nebraska Wesleyan to a 54-50 lead with 15:44 remaining. 
• With 6:36 left on the clock, Carter Glenn drained a three-pointer to extend the Prairie Wolvess lead to 62-56.
• Despite NWU's efforts, the Duhawks continued to make shots in the final minutes of the second half, eventually tying the game at 69-69 and forcing the game into overtime. 
• As overtime began, Loras quickly gained the lead, taking an 81-74 advantage with 1:33 remaining. 
• A layup from Elijah Thatch with 17 seconds left narrowed the score, but unfortunately, Loras College secured the victory, 76-85. 
• The Prairie Wolves fall to 23-4 on the season.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE   

• Carter Glenn: 26 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals  
• Peter Lash: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists   
• Jack Groeteke: 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks   
• Nebraska Wesleyan: 
  • FG: 43.8%   
  • 3PT: 38.5%   
  • FT: 71.4%  
• Loras College:  
  • FG: 46%  
  • 3PT: 41.2%   
  • FT: 76.5% 

UP NEXT
The Prairie Wolves will learn their postseason fate after the NCAA DIII Men's Basketball Selection Show on Monday, February 26, at 12:00 p.m..