LINCOLN, Neb. (February 11th, 2025) - After suffering a heartbreaking 63-60 loss to Wartburg on Saturday, Nebraska Wesleyan looks to bounce back against Simpson and Coe.

LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan will host Simpson on Thursday, February 13th, with game time set for 7:30 p.m. This game was originally scheduled for Wednesday February 12th, but was moved to Thursday due to weather and safety concerns. Nebraska Wesleyan will live stream the game and carry live stats. Nebraska Wesleyan will visit Coe on Saturday, February 15th, with game time set for 4:00 p.m. Coe will live stream the game and carry live stats. 

ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (16-5, 9-3 A-R-C) took a tough 63-60 loss to Wartburg on Saturday. The Prairie Wolves currently sit in second place in the American Rivers Conference with four games remaining

Through 21 games, Nebraska Wesleyan has scored an average of 71 points per game. NWU is led by Jack Groeteke and Carter Glenn who average 14.1 and 14.0 points per game. The duo is responsible for 39% of the teams points. As a team, the Prairie Wolves demonstrate confidence offensively, shooting at a 42.6% clip from the floor, while posting a 33.7% mark from beyond the arc. NWU has also shoots 72.7% from the charity stripe. Nebraska Wesleyan strives to be tough on the boards, bringing down 38.5 rebounds per game. The Prairie Wolves play an unselfish brand of basketball with 292 assists on the season.

The Black and Gold enter this week allowing 64.2 points per game. NWU opponents have shot 38.2% from the floor against the Prairie Wolves. Nebraska Wesleyan plays active defense, forcing 8.1 steals, and 4.6 blocks per game.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Minutes Per Game: Carter Glenn - 31.1
Shooting Percentage (min. 40 attempts): Andrew Brewer - 56.1%
Points Per Game: Jack Groeteke: 14.1
Three Point Percentage (min 10 attempts): Conner Brown- 41.5%
Made Three Pointers: Jack Groeteke - 31
Free Throw Percentage: Jack Groeteke- 87.0%
Made Free Throws. Carter Glenn - 73
Rebounds Per Game: Conner Brown - 5.4
Assists: Carter Glenn- 69
Blocks: Jack Groeteke - 50
Steals: Carter Glenn -39

HEAD COACH DALE WELLMAN
Dale Wellman is in his 11th season as the head coach of Nebraska Wesleyan Men's Basketball, having led the Prairie Wolves to numerous accomplishments, including a national championship in 2018. Under his guidance, the program has seen five A-R-C Regular Season titles and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Wellman boasts an all-time record of 210-73. 

CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE
Nebraska Wesleyan boasts a history of basketball excellence. Winning the national championship in 2018 and finishing runner-up in 1997, the Prairie Wolves have made five NCAA Division III Final Fours, appeared in 18 NCAA Division III tournaments, and won 16 conference championships. 

GAME WEEK NOTES

• The Prairie Wolves have won eight straight against the Storm. NWU has won the eight games by an average score of 81.5-66.13.
• The Prairie Wolves have won three straight against the Kohawks. NWU has won the three games by an average score of 68.67-60.67.
• NWU is 9-1 in conference play when Carter Glenn and Jack Groeteke both score 10 or more points.
• Nebraska Wesleyan is 14-1 when shooting at a .387 clip or better from the floor. 
• Nebraska Wesleyan is 8-4 on the season when winning the turnover battle.
• NWU is 8-1 at home and 4-4 on the road in 2024-25. 

SCOUTING THE STORM
Simpson enters this week with a record of (5-17, 2-11 A-R-C). The Storm were defeated by Luther, 63-53, in their last game. Simpson scores an average of 68.6 points per game, and allows an average of 80.9 points per game. Simpson holds a shooting percentage of 44.5, with a 33.3 mark from three. The Storm shoot 68.5% from the free throw line. The Storm are led by coach Kyle Jones, in his first season. 

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST SIMPSON
Wednesday will mark the 60th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Simpson. The Prairie Wolves hold a 43-16 all-time series lead. The Prairie Wolves defeated the Storm in Lincoln, 81-60, earlier this season.

SCOUTING THE KOHAWKS
Coe enters this week with a record of (12-9, 6-6 A-R-C). The Kohawks were defeated by Simpson, 83-78, in their last game. Coe scores an average of 74.5 points per game, and allows an average of 71.4 points per game. Coe holds a shooting percentage of 44.6, with a 31.4 mark from three. The Kohawks shoot 72.2% from the free throw line. Coe is led by coach John Payan, in his first season. 

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST COE
Wednesday will mark the 22nd meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Coe. The Prairie Wolves hold a 13-8 all-time series lead. The Prairie Wolves defeated the Kohawks in Cedar Rapids, 71-59, earlier this season.

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