Lincoln, NE (August 30th, 2025) - Nebraska Wesleyan women's soccer is set to open its 2025 campaign with a pair of games this weekend. The Prairie Wolves will take on Concordia on Saturday, before returning home to host Illinois College on Sunday.

GAME TIME, LOCATION, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
On Saturday, August, 30th, Nebraska Wesleyan will visit Concordia University, with kick off set for 2:00 p.m., in Seward, Nebraska. Concordia will live stream the game and carry live stats. Nebraska Wesleyan will begin its 2025 home slate the following day with an 11:00 a.m., match against Illinois College. Nebraska Wesleyan will live stream the game and carry live stats.

A LOOK AT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
Nebraska Wesleyan improved its win total by four in 2024, and with a strong group of returners, and a talented freshman class, there is optimism that 2025 could be a break out season. Last year, the Black and Gold scored 1.22 goals per game, while totaling 95 shots on goal. Offensively, the Prairie Wolves return All-Conference honorable mention selection Averie Hike. Hike led the team in goals, points, and shots, and looks to continue to improve in 2025. Defensively, goal keeper Jena Schultz is back for her senior season after starting 11 games, stopping 56 shots and posting a save percentage of 77.8. 

HEAD COACH ROBERT LYNCH
Head Coach Robert Lynch is entering his first year as the head coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. Lynch comes to NWU from Clarke University where he served as an assistant coach for two years. 

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN WOMEN'S SOCCER TRADITION
Since the program's inception in 1993, Nebraska Wesleyan has won seven conference championships and holds an all-time record of 298-247-37.

SCOUTING CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Concordia University posted a 14-7-1 record while competing in the GPAC. The Bulldogs scored 52 goals on 209 shots, with 132 being shots on goal. Defensively, Concordia recorded 88 saves and allowed 30  goals. The Bulldogs are led by Nick Smith, in his second season.

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Saturday will mark the 12th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Concordia. The Bulldogs lead the all-time series 5-4-2.

SCOUTING ILLINOIS COLLEGE
Illinois College posted a 10-6-3 record while competing in the MWC. The Lady Blues scored 42 goals on 334 shots, with 168 being shots on goal. Defensively, Illinois College recorded 67 saves and allowed 22 goals. The Lady Blues are led by Hunter Gray, in his fifth season.

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST ILLINOIS COLLEGE
Sunday will mark the fifth meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Illinois College. The Prairie Wolves lead the all-time series 3-1.