LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Wesleyan rallied from an early deficit to tie the match twice, but Coe scored on a penalty kick in the 65th minute to hand the Prairie Wolves a 3-2 loss Wednesday at Abel Stadium in front of 240 fans.
Coe took the lead in the 17th minute on an unassisted goal by Jonah Lasselle.
Nebraska Wesleyan answered in the 25th minute when Max Matthies found the net after Coe goalkeeper William Shaw overplayed the ball and Matthies put it right under him. Connor Currence and Reef Rohrs were credited with assists as the Prairie Wolves evened the score at 1-1.
Coe regained the lead in the 34th minute when Jake Keebler scored off an assist from Lasselle. The teams combined for 15 shots in the first half, with three of Coe's shots on target.
Matthies and Caden Carpenter connected in the 64th minute to pull Nebraska Wesleyan level again. Carpenter played a through ball to Matthies, who took two touches past a defender before finishing for the equalizer. The goal was Matthies' 14th of his Prairie Wolves career, while Carpenter recorded his third assist of his freshman season.
Coe answered a minute later when Valentin Lobos converted a penalty kick to provide the eventual game-winner.
Christian Lindseth started in goal for Nebraska Wesleyan. His career record in goal now moves to 6-7-1
The Prairie Wolves remain at home Saturday to host Wartburg at 7:30 p.m. Nebraska Wesleyan will recognize its seniors before kickoff. The match will be streamed free on the American Rivers Sports Network.
