LINCOLN, Neb. (February 11th, 2025) - After falling at Wartburg, 81-38, Nebraska Wesleyan is set to play Simpson and Coe during the penultimate week of the 2024-25 regular season. 

LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan will host Simpson on Thursday, February 13th, with game time set for 5:30 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 2:00 p.m. Coe will live stream the game and carry live stats. 

ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (1-20, 0-12 A-R-C), was defeated by Wartburg, 81-38, in their last game. The Prairie Wolves enter this week on a 10 game losing streak. NWU's lone win of 2024-25 came on New Year's Eve where the Prairie Wolves defeated Crown College 82-53. 

Through 21 games, the Prairie Wolves average 52.8 points per game and allow 77 points per game. Nebraska Wesleyan enters this week shooting 34% from the floor, with a 27.7% clip from beyond the arc. Nebraska Wesleyan also holds a 66.6% mark from the free-throw line. The Prairie Wolves like to spread the ball around on offense and average 10.3 assists per game. NWU is also aggressive on the boards, bringing down 32.6 rebounds per game.

Defensively, Nebraska Wesleyan has held six opponents under 70 points. The Prairie Wolves pride themselves on being active defensively and have recorded 175 steals and 26 blocks.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Minutes Per Game: Brynn Sebek,- 30.0
Shooting Percentage (min. 30 attempts): Carney Black- 43.6 %
Points Per Game: Brynn Sebek - 9.1
Three Point Percentage (min. 6 attempts): Kiara Burnell- 42.9%
Made Three Pointers: Brynn Sebek - 46
Free Throw Percentage (min. 4 attempts): Maddie Demke - 81.7%
Made Free Throws. Maddie Demke - 49
Rebounds Per Game: Carney Black - 7.5
Assists: Maddie Demke - 60
Blocks: Carney Black - 6
Steals: Maddie Demke - 40

HEAD COACH JIM WIEDIE
Jim Wiedie is in his first season as head coach in 2024. He holds an 1-20 record as the head coach at NWU. Wiedie brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. Wiedie has amassed an overall coaching record of 311-226 across 19 years as a head coach at the NCAA Division I and II levels. Known for his strong player development, Wiedie will look to instill a winning culture at Nebraska Wesleyan.

Before joining the Prairie Wolves, Wiedie served as an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha, focusing on recruiting and player development. He also holds the distinction of being the all-time winningest coach at both the University of Findlay during their Division II era and Indiana State University, leading those programs to new heights.

GAME WEEK NOTES

• Nebraska Wesleyan enters this week on a 10 game losing streak.
• NWU has lost 11 straight games to Simpson, with the last victory coming in 2019.
• Nebraska Wesleyan has posted a .30.0 or higher three point percentage in five games.
• NWU has lost 19 straight games to Coe, with the last victory coming in the 1990-91 season.
• Brynn Sebek needs to make four more three pointers to climb onto NWU's top 10 chart for most threes in a single season.

SCOUTING THE STORM
Simpson enters this week with a record of (12-10, 8-5 A-R-C). Simpson picked up an 88-83 victory over Luther on Saturday. The Storm score an average of 75.9 points per game, and allow an average of 68.7 points per game. Simpson holds a shooting percentage of 45.8, with a 40.1% mark from three. The Storm shoot 74.0% from the free throw line. The Storm are led by coach Brian Neimuth, in his 38th season. 

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST SIMPSON
Wednesday will mark the 29th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Simpson. The Storm hold a 24-4 all-time advantage and defeated NWU 105-54 earlier this season.

SCOUTING THE KOHAWKS
Coe enters this week riding a four game winning streak and holding a record of (17-4, 9-3 A-R-C). Prior to hosting NWU, Coe will visit Luther on Wednesday, February 12th. The Kohawks score an average of 71.9 points per game, and allow an average of 59.2 points per game. Coe holds a shooting percentage of 45.2, with a 34.2% mark from three. The Kohawks shoot 78.1% from the free throw line. The Kohawks are led by coach Kayla Waskow, in her eighth season. 

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST COE
Wednesday will mark the 21st meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Coe. The Kohawks hold a 19-1 all-time advantage and defeated NWU 97-43 earlier this season.