Lincoln, NE (April 28th, 2025) - The Nebraska Wesleyan men's tennis team opens postseason play Tuesday, traveling to fourth-seeded Wartburg for the American Rivers Conference Tournament quarterfinals. First serve is set for 4 p.m. in Waverly, Iowa.

LOCATION & MATCH TIME
Nebraska Wesleyan will play Wartburg at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th.

ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Tuesday marks NWU's second trip to Wartburg in eight days, following a tightly contested 4-3 loss on April 22. The Prairie Wolves (6-9, 4-4 A-R-C) closed the regular season with three straight defeats, including 7-0 setbacks against Luther and Coe last weekend. Despite the skid, NWU finished fifth in the conference standings and capped its home slate with four consecutive wins, securing its first .500 home record since 2013-14.

Senior Jacob Balfany (8-7 singles) will aim to lead the Prairie Wolves in his final A-R-C tournament. Under sixth-year head coach Lee Steinbrook, the program has steadily climbed the conference ladder, with multiple players earning all-league honors amid a focus on holistic development. NWU boasts a storied history, including 15 conference championships.

HEAD COACH LEE STEINBROOK 
Lee Steinbrook is in his sixth year as head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. Under his leadership, the Prairie Wolves have consistently grown and competed at a high level, with multiple players earning conference honors. Steinbrook's focus on developing both the athletic and academic skills of his players has been a cornerstone of the team's success.

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN MEN'S TENNIS HISTORY
Nebraska Wesleyan has a proud tradition of success in men's tennis, with 15 conference regular-season championships to its name.

SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS
Wartburg (16-15, 5-3 A-R-C) enters as the No. 4 seed after edging NWU last week. The Knights are coached by Chris Gustas and hold a 10-0 all-time series lead over the Prairie Wolves.

SERIES HISTORY VS WARTBURG
Tuesday will mark the 11th meeting between the Prairie Wolves and Knights. Wartburg leads the all time series 10-0, after defeating NWU 4-3 on Tuesday, April 22nd.