Lincoln, NE - After a three week hiatus, Nebraska Wesleyan wrestling returns to action at the Prairie Wolf Duals, Saturday.

DUAL INFO
Nebraska Wesleyan will host Dubuque and Westminster at Snyder Arena, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Prairie Wolves will face the Spartans 9:00 a.m., before concluding the day against the Blue Jays at 12:00 p.m. NWU will live stream both duals.

ABOUT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
Saturday will see Nebraska Wesleyan in its fourth and five dual matches of the season. The Prairie Wolves are 1-2 in duals, but are yet to secure a conference victory. NWU's lone victory took place on Friday, November 7th, when the Black and Gold defeated Saint John's University 32-24. Nebraska Wesleyan has competed at three tournaments during the first half of the season, which includes the 8 Man Battles in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where the Prairie Wolves claimed 21 victories.

HEAD COACH COLTON MCCRYSTAL
Colton McCrystal is in his second season as the head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. Prior to his arrival at NWU, McCrystal was an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska, where he helped nine athletes reach the NCAA Division One national wrestling tournament in 2023-24. McCrystal also was an assistant at Morningside College, where he helped the team win the 2021 GPAC tournament championship.

ABOUT DUBUQUE
Dubuque enters Saturday 2-0 after defeating UW-Platteville 24-15. The Spartans also defeated Simpson College 43-10, and have competed at three other tournaments. Dubuque is led by Jon McGovern, in his 23rd season.

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST DUBUQUE
Nebraska Wesleyan and Dubuque will meet for the 10th time, Saturday, with Dubuque owning a 9-0 series lead.

ABOUT WESTMINSTER
Westminster is 1-1 after a 31-24 triumph over Blackburn College. The Blue Jays opened their season with a 45-6 loss to Millikin and have competed at two additional tournaments. Westminster is led by interm head coach Kenneth Gawronski

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST WESTMINSTER
Nebraska Wesleyan and Westminster will meet for the fifth time, Saturday, with Nebraska Wesleyan owning a 4-0 series lead.

SENIOR DAY MATCH
Saturday's dual with Dubuque will see Nebraska Wesleyan honor its 12 seniors. This year's class has built a strong and growing foundation while navigating a coaching change and competing in the top wrestling conference in the country

REVIVAL OF NEBRASKA WESLEYAN WRESTLING
Nebraska Wesleyan holds a storied and resilient wrestling history that is split into two eras. The original NWU wrestling program existed from 1962 to 1981. During that time, the Plainsmen won the NIAC in 1973, 74, and 75, while posting a dual record of 94-136-7. The wrestling program was dropped at the conclusion of the 1980-81 season. Then in 2016, after over 40 years, the program was reactivated as Nebraska Wesleyan joined the IIAC. Since wrestling's return, the Prairie Wolves have posted a 22-80 record in dual action. The program saw Eron Haynes earn All-American honors in 2019 and 2021, while also excelling in the classroom with four academic All-Americans.