LINCOLN, Neb. (January 21st, 2025) - After being dealt a 97-43 loss by Coe on Saturday, Nebraska Wesleyan women's basketball hits the road to face Buena Vista and Luther this week.
LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan will visit Buena Vista on Wednesday, January 22nd, with game time set for 5:30 p.m. Buena Vista will
live stream the game and carry
live stats. Nebraska Wesleyan will visit Luther on Saturday, January 25th, with game time set for 2:00 p.m. Luther will
live stream the game and carry
live stats.
ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (1-15, 0-7 A-R-C), was defeated by Coe, 97-43, in their last game. The Prairie Wolves enter this week on a five game winning streak. NWU's lone win of 2024-25 came on New Year's Eve where the Prairie Wolves defeated Crown College 82-53.
Through 16 games, the Prairie Wolves averaged 53.5 points per game and allowed 77 points per game. Nebraska Wesleyan enters Wednesday night shooting 34.4% from the floor, with a 26.9% clip from beyond the arc. Nebraska Wesleyan also holds a respectable 67.3% mark from the free-throw line. NWU averages 32.8 rebounds per game. The team also plays an unselfish brand of basketball that averages 9.9 assists per game.
Defensively, Nebraska Wesleyan has held five opponents under 70 points. The Prairie Wolves pride themselves on being active defensively and have recorded 138 steals and 20 blocks.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Minutes Per Game:
Brynn Sebek - 29.3
Shooting Percentage (min. 30 attempts):
Tessa Skelton- 42.2 %
Points Per Game:
Carney Black - 8.3
Three Point Percentage (min. 6 attempts):
Carney Black- 37.0%
Made Three Pointers:
Brynn Sebek - 27
Free Throw Percentage (min. 4 attempts):
Maddie Demke - 83.0%
Made Free Throws.
Maddie Demke - 44
Rebounds Per Game:
Carney Black - 7.3
Assists:
Maddie Demke - 45
Blocks:
Carney Black - 4
Steals:
Maddie Demke - 30
HEAD COACH JIM WIEDIE
Jim Wiedie is in his first season as head coach in 2024. He holds an 1-15 record as the head coach at NWU. Wiedie brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. Wiedie has amassed an overall coaching record of 311-226 across 19 years as a head coach at the NCAA Division I and II levels. Known for his strong player development, Wiedie will look to instill a winning culture at Nebraska Wesleyan.
Before joining the Prairie Wolves, Wiedie served as an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha, focusing on recruiting and player development. He also holds the distinction of being the all-time winningest coach at both the University of Findlay during their Division II era and Indiana State University, leading those programs to new heights.
SCOUTING THE BEAVERS
Buena Vista enters this week with a record of (5-11, 0-7 A-R-C). The Beavers score an average of 66.3 points per game, and allow an average of 72.9 points per game. Buena Vista holds a shooting percentage of 39.0, with a 29.2 mark from three. The Beavers shoot 68.5% from the free throw line. The Beavers are led by coach Kylee Boettcher, in her first season.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST BUENA VISTA
Wednesday will mark the 52nd meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Buena Vista. The Beavers hold a 35-16 all-time series lead.
SCOUTING THE NORSE
Luther enters this week with a record of (12-4, 5-2 A-R-C). Prior to hosting Nebraska Wesleyan, the Norse will travel to Central College on Wednesday, January 22nd. The Norse score an average of 74.0 points per game, and allow an average of 61.9 points per game. Luther holds a shooting percentage of 45.4, with a 35.2 mark from three. The Norse shoot 75.6% from the free throw line. Luther is led by coach Amanda Bailey, in her 14th season.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST LUTHER COLLEGE
Saturday will mark the 24th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Luther, with Luther holding an 18-5 all-time series lead. The Norse defeated the Prairie Wolves in Lincoln, 63-47, earlier this season.
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