Lincoln, NE - Nebraska Wesleyan will open its 2025-26 campaign at Simpson College on Saturday, October 18th.
- Host: Simpson College
- Dates: Saturday, October 18th
- Location: Indianola Wellness Campus | Indianola, Iowa
- Start Time: 11:00 A.M.
ABOUT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
As Nebraska Wesleyan begins the 2025-26 season, a new roster has risen to continue the strong legacy of the NWU swim program, with the men aiming to return to the top of the conference, while the women seek their first conference title. On the men's side, the Prairie Wolves return A-R-C 500 and 1650 yard free style champion
Zachary Cantorna, along with veterans
Mattia Rosatelli,
Jaryd Holton, and
Carter Heaton. The Prairie Wolf women return a deep roster, which includes 100, 200, and 400 IM school record holder Elena Lazaretto, and
Beatrice Massa Micon who won the 200 yard freestyle at the conference meet while setting the school record. Both the men's and women's teams brought in impressive recruiting classes and feature deep rosters that will keep NWU on the top level of the American Rivers Conference.
HEAD COACH KYLE HUNT
Kyle Hunt is in his seventh season as the head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. During his tenure, Hunt has guided the Nebraska Wesleyan men and women to four runner up finishes at the American Rivers Conference Swim and Dive Championships. During the 2023-24 season, Hunt led the Nebraska Wesleyan men's team to its first American Rivers Conference Championship. Hunt's tenure has seen countless All-Conference selections, along with numerous school, pool, and meet records.
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN SWIM TRADITION
Nebraska Wesleyan is entering its 11th season and has developed into a regional powerhouse, with the men and women's teams combining for six runner up finishes at the A-R-C championship meet. Additionally, the Prairie Wolf men won their first American Rivers Conference title in 2023. The program has also seen countless all-conference selections.
