LINCOLN, Neb. (February 27th, 2025)-The Nebraska Wesleyan wrestling team is set to visit Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on February 28–March 1 to compete in the NCAA Division III Lower Midwest Regional.

REGIONAL INFORMATION
The regional will be hosted by the American Rivers Conference. There will be 17 schools competing alongside Nebraska Wesleyan at the regional. 
The live bracket can be found here.

ABOUT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
Nebraska Wesleyan has competed at 17 matches in 2024-25. The Prairie Wolves have competed at 11 dual meets and six tournaments this season. Nebraska Wesleyan enters Saturday with a 3-8 record in dual action, with victories over Westminster, Simpson, and Buena Vista. The Prairie Wolves hold a 2-6 record in conference play.

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN LINEUP 
Quinton Chavez will compete in the 125 lbs. division.
Robbie Fisher will compete in the 133 lbs. division.
Jared Gallub will compete in the 141 lbs. division.
Travis Guzman will compete in the 149 lbs. division.
Kaden Ontiveros will compete in the 157 lbs. division.
Seth Littrell will compete in the 165 lbs. division.
Emilio Chavez will compete in the 174 lbs. division.
Sam Weaver will compete in the 184 lbs. division.
Casey Kinnell will compete in the 197 lbs. division
Donovan Mann will compete in the 285 lbs. division.

HEAD COACH COLTON MCCRYSTAL
Colton McCrystal is in his first season as the head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. He holds an 3-8 record in dual competition. 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.

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 wrestlings return, the Prairie Wolves have posted a 24-88 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.