Pella, IA - Nebraska Wesleyan dropped its American Rivers Conference tournament match to Central College, Saturday afternoon. The loss marks the end of NWU's 2025 season.

HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half: Central started hot offensively, totaling two shots and attempting four corner kicks, before Isaiah Guyton slid a shot past Graedon Hilton to give the Dutch a 1-0 lead. The Prairie Wolves would dominate the remainder of the half offensively, out shooting the Dutch 6-2, but Central's defense stood tall to maintain a 1-0 lead as the game entered half time.
Second Half: Central's offense started the second half with a six shot barrage but was unable to extend its lead. NWU generated its best scoring chances of the day midway through the half as Caden Tubaugh and Nick Brickmann put shots on goal in the 63rd and 66th minutes, but Central's Morgan Finkenbinder stopped both shot attempts. Twelve minutes later, Central would double its lead on a 78th minute goal. Wil Tobaben nearly cut the Central lead in half in the 85th minute, but Finkenbinder made the save to keep his sheet clean. 

TEAM STATISTICS
Shots: Central 14 | NWU 11
Corner Kicks: Central 8 | NWU 4
Saves: Central 4 | NWU 1
Fouls: Central 9 | NWU 10

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Caden Tubaugh: 2 shots, 1 SOG
Wil Tobaben: 2 shots, 1 SOG
Nick Brickman: 1 shot, 1 SOG
Graedon Hilton: 1 save

UP NEXT
Nebraska Wesleyan has completed its 2025 campaign.