LINCOLN, Neb. (February 13th, 2025) - After earning a dominant 45-6 victory over Buena Vista on senior night, Nebraska Wesleyan heads to Pella, Iowa, for the Central Last Chance Invitational.
PETE WILLSON INVITE
- Host: Central College
- Location: Pella, Iowa
- Date: Friday, February 14th
- Start Time: 5:00 P.M.
ABOUT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
Nebraska Wesleyan has competed at 16 matches in 2024-25. The Prairie Wolves have competed at 11 dual meets and five 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. The Black and Gold are led by senior
Jared Gallub who has posted an 8-2 record in dual competition.
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.
