Lincoln, NE - Nebraska Wesleyan swimming will return to the pool at the UNK Invite this weekend.

MEET INFO

• Host: University of Nebraska - Kearney
• Dates: Friday, November 7th - Saturday, November 8th
• Location: Kearney High Pool, Kearney, NE
• Start Time: 4:00 p.m.

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN MEN'S SWIMMING
Nebraska Wesleyan men's swimming enters Friday afternoon 2-0, after a a pair of resounding victories over Simpson and Minnesota Morris to begin the season. The Prairie Wolves won both duals by a combined score of 295-107. The Black and Gold have been led by Zachary Cantorna, and Mattia Rosatelli, who have each claimed one A-R-C men's swimmers of the week. Cantorna was honored after earning first place finishes in the 1,000 freestyle, and 100 backstroke, while helping his 200 yard freestyle relay team to a second place finish against Simpson College. Rosatelli claimed the award after winning the 400 yard individual medley and 100 yard breaststroke. 

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN WOMEN'S SWIMMING
Nebraska Wesleyan women's swimming has earned two decisive victories over Simpson College and Minnesota Morris to start the season and looks to continue its dominance at UNK. Senior Elena Lazarretto continued to add to her impressive resume against the Storm, placing first in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke. For her performance, Lazaretto garnered A-R-C women's swimmer of the week honors. A week later Ryleigh Schroeter earned the same award after taking first in the 200 freestyle, and 100 butterfly, before anchoring NWU's 400 medley relay to a first place finish. 

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.