LINCOLN, Neb. (January 29th, 2025) - After taking an 86-57 loss to Luther on Saturday, Nebraska Wesleyan is set to conclude a three game road trip at Dubuque, before returning home to host Loras.

LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan will visit Dubuque on Wednesday, January 29th, with game time set for 5:30 p.m. Dubuque will live stream the game and carry live stats. Nebraska Wesleyan will host Loras on Saturday, February 1st, with game time set for 2:00 p.m. Nebraska Wesleyan will live stream the game and carry live stats.

ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (1-17, 0-9 A-R-C), was defeated by Luther, 86-57, in their last game. The Prairie Wolves enter this week on a seven game losing streak. NWU's lone win of 2024-25 came on New Year's Eve where the Prairie Wolves defeated Crown College 82-53. 

Through 18 games, the Prairie Wolves average 54.2 points per game and allowed 77.7 points per game. Nebraska Wesleyan enters Wednesday night shooting 34.2% from the floor, with a 26.1% clip from beyond the arc. Nebraska Wesleyan also holds a respectable 68.3% mark from the free-throw line. NWU averages 33.7 rebounds per game. The team also plays an unselfish brand of basketball that averages 10.5 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 154 steals and 23 blocks.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Minutes Per Game: Brynn Sebek, Maddie Demke - 29.7
Shooting Percentage (min. 30 attempts): Carney Black- 43.8 %
Points Per Game: Carney Black - 8.7
Three Point Percentage (min. 6 attempts): Carney Black- 38.7%
Made Three Pointers: Brynn Sebek - 34
Free Throw Percentage (min. 4 attempts): Maddie Demke - 83.9%
Made Free Throws. Maddie Demke - 47
Rebounds Per Game: Carney Black - 7.4
Assists: Maddie Demke - 53
Blocks: Carney Black - 5
Steals: Maddie Demke - 33

HEAD COACH JIM WIEDIE
Jim Wiedie is in his first season as head coach in 2024. He holds an 1-17 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.

GAME WEEK NOTES

• Nebraska Wesleyan enters this week on a seven game losing streak.
• Nebraska Wesleyan has scored 50 points or more in 12 games.
• NWU has lost five straight games to Dubuque, with the last victory coming on January 29th, 2022.
• NWU has lost 13 straight games to Loras, with the last victory coming on January 10th, 2018.
• Nebraska Wesleyan has recorded 30 or more rebounds 13 times this season.
• Nebraska Wesleyan has posted a .30.0 or higher three point percentage in five games.
• Brynn Sebek needs to make 16 more three pointers to climb onto NWU's top 10 chart for most threes in a single season.
• If the season ended today, Maddie Demke's free throw percentage of 83.9 would sit eighth on NWU's top 10 chart for single season free throw percentage.

SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
Dubuque enters this week with a record of (7-11, 4-5 A-R-C). The Spartans score an average of 59.7 points per game, and allow an average of 65.5 points per game. Dubuque holds a shooting percentage of 39.6, with a 23.8 mark from three. The Spartans shoot 69.6% from the free throw line. The Spartans are led by sophomore guard Samantha McDonald. McDonald is averaging 11.9 points per game, and shooting 40.7% from three. The Spartans are led by coach Justin Smith, in his fifth season. 

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST DUBUQUE
Wednesday will mark the 18th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Dubuque. The Spartans hold a 9-8 all-time advantage and defeated NWU 71-69, earlier this season.

SCOUTING THE DUHAWKS
Loras enters this week with a record of (7-10, 4-4 A-R-C). Prior to visiting Nebraska Wesleyan, the Duhawks will travel to Coe College on Wednesday, January 29th. The Duhawks score an average of 60.9 points per game, and allow an average of 61.4 points per game. Loras holds a shooting percentage of 35.8, with a 27.8 mark from three. The Duhawks shoot 72.4% from the free throw line. The DuHawks are led by junior forward Claire Wagner. Wagner averages 12.1 points per game, and 7.8 rebounds per game. Loras is led by coach Justin Busch, in his third season. 

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST LORAS COLLEGE
Saturday will mark the 21st meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Loras, with the DuHawks holding an 18-2 all-time series lead. The Duhawks defeated the Prairie Wolves in Dubuque, 64-26, earlier this season.

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