LINCOLN, Neb. (October 1st, 2024) - After winning one of two matches in Iowa last weekend, Nebraska Wesleyan is set to host Simpson College on Wednesday, October 2. Later in the week, the Prairie Wolves will head to St. Louis for a pair of games against Webster University and Hannibal-LaGrange University.
LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan's home and conference opener is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, against Simpson. The match will be played at Snyder Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Saturday's doubleheader will take place in St. Louis, Missouri. Nebraska Wesleyan will take on Webster University at 10:00 a.m., followed by a 12:00 p.m. showdown with Hannibal-LaGrange University.
ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (12-3, 0-0 A-R-C) fell to Cornell College before bouncing back to defeat Macalester College, 3-1, on Saturday, September 28. Nebraska Wesleyan is averaging 15.02 points per set and allowing 12.96 points per set. Through 15 matches, NWU has recorded 637 kills (11.20 per set), 579 assists, 864 digs, and 84 blocks, with a team hitting percentage of .174.
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN STATISTICAL LEADERS
HEAD COACH RAYNA CAIN
Rayna Cain is in her 13th season as head coach of the Prairie Wolves and holds a career record of 185-145. Cain 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 STORM
Simpson College enters Wednesday with a 6-8 record. The Storm are averaging 13.70 points per set and have a hitting percentage of .132, with 574 kills, 518 assists, 883 digs, and 97 aces. The Storm are coached by Kekailoa Palea, who is in his fifth season.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST SIMPSON COLLEGE
Wednesday will mark the 32nd meeting between the Prairie Wolves and the Storm. Nebraska Wesleyan leads the all-time series 22-9.
SCOUTING THE GORLOCKS
Webster University enters this week with a 5-9 record. Prior to hosting Nebraska Wesleyan, Webster will face Fontbonne University on Thursday, October 3. Through 14 matches, the Gorlocks are averaging 12.94 points per set and allowing 14.84 points per set. Webster holds a hitting percentage of .115, with 495 kills, 432 assists, 706 digs, 92 aces, and 73 blocks. Webster is coached by Merry Graf, who is in her 24th season.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Saturday will mark the first meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Webster University.
SCOUTING THE TROJANS
Hannibal-LaGrange University enters this week with a 4-20 record. The Trojans will play two matches before facing Nebraska Wesleyan. Through 24 matches, the Trojans are averaging 10.5 points per set. Hannibal-LaGrange has a hitting percentage of .092, with 712 kills, 662 assists, 989 digs, 121 aces, and 39 blocks. The Trojans are coached by Basia Brown, who is in her first season.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE
Saturday will mark the first meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Hannibal-LaGrange.
