LINCOLN, Neb. (April 24, 2024) - After being swept by Buena Vista, Nebraska Wesleyan is set to conclude its regular season this weekend against Luther.
SERIES INFORMATION, GAME TIMES, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
- This weekend will see Nebraska Wesleyan and Luther meet for the 23rd, 24th and 25th times. Luther leads the all time series 15-7.
- The two teams will play once on Friday, and twice on Saturday. Friday's game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Saturday will see the teams play at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. All three games will be broadcast live on Nebraska Wesleyan's team1sports page. Nebraska Wesleyan will carry live stats.
SCOUTING THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan enters this weekend with a 9-25 record. The Prairie Wolves were swept by Buena Vista on Tuesday, April 23rd. Nebraska Wesleyan has a batting average of .258, with 13 home runs, 160 RBIs, a slugging percentage of .357, and an on base percentage of .355. Nebraska Wesleyan's pitchers have an ERA of 6.94 and a WHIP of 1.74. Defensively, the Prairie Wolves carry a .945 fielding percentage.
TEAM LEADERS
Hits: Aaron Chazin (42)
Home runs: Evan Kling (3)
RBIs: Evan Kling (23)
Runs: Jake Gerardis (23)
Batting Average: Aaron Chazin (.336)
Slugging Percentage: Evan Kling (.451)
On Base Percentage: Evan Kling (.453)
ERA: Tyson Romero (2.98)
ERIC IGNATOWSKI PROFILE
Eric Ignatowski was hired as the 11th head coach in program history in November of 2022 and enters his second season as the skipper of Nebraska Wesleyan. In his first season, he directed the Prairie Wolves to a 14-26 record. Prior to taking over at Nebraska Wesleyan, Ignatowski spent 10 years as an assistant coach at Millikan University, where he helped the Big Blue win the CCIW Tournament Championship in 2021. Ignatowski also coached 25 athletes who were awarded All-Conference honors.
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN BASEBALL TRADITION
Nebraska Wesleyan has won 23 conference championships with the most recent occurring in 2009. NWU's last tournament appearance occurred in 1982. Since joining the American Rivers Conference, the Prairie Wolves best finish is third in 2022.
SCOUTING THE NORSE
Luther enters this weekend with a 21-12 record. The Norse defeated Central in their last game. Luther has a batting average of .301, with 35 home runs, 239 RBIs, a slugging percentage of .471, and an on base percentage of .396. Luther's pitchers have an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.51. The Norse are coached by Bryan Nikkel, who is in his 10th season.
