LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Wesleyan men's swimming enters the 2025-26 season with momentum after finishing 3-2 in duals and placing second at last year's American Rivers Conference Championships with 613 points.
Sophomore Zachary Cantorna headlines the returners after capturing A-R-C titles in the 500- and 1650-yard freestyle. He is joined by key veterans Mattia Rosatelli, Jaryd Holton, and Carter Heaton, while newcomers Teagan Cleveland, Jack Bender, and Ben Miller add depth to the roster.
Head Coach Kyle Hunt enters his seventh season with high expectations. "This is the deepest team we've had in my six years here," Hunt said. "Our versatility gives us a lot of options for the A-R-C Championships." NWU also welcomes former standout swimmer Dannie Dilsaver as a full-time assistant coach.
In the A-R-C Preseason Poll, the Prairie Wolves were picked second behind Luther:
- Luther – 15 (3)
- Nebraska Wesleyan – 14 (2)
- Loras – 9
- Coe – 8
- Simpson – 4
The Prairie Wolves open the season Oct. 18 at Simpson before challenging tests at the UNK Invite and the University of Chicago mid-season taper meet.
