LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Wesleyan fell to Wartburg, 1-0, Saturday night at Abel Stadium. The Prairie Wolves tied the Knights with shots 14-14 and held a 60% possession advantage but could not find the equalizer. Nebraska Wesleyan drops to 5-8-1 overall and 2-4 in American Rivers Conference play, while Wartburg improves to 9-3-3 overall and 5-1 in conference play.
Wartburg scored the lone goal in the 15th minute when Drew DeSmidt finished a pass from Alima Mmunga to give the Knights a 1-0 lead. Nebraska Wesleyan recorded four shots and four corner kicks in the first half but entered the break trailing by one.
The Prairie Wolves increased the pressure after halftime, taking 10 shots in the second half. Lindseth made five saves after the break to keep Wartburg from extending its lead, while Caleb Cross made two saves for the Knights. Nebraska Wesleyan continued to search for an equalizer, but Wartburg held on for the 1-0 victory. The Knights were reduced to 10 players after a straight red card in the 85th minute.
The Prairie Wolves will close out the regular season on Tuesday at Buena Vista at 7:30 p.m. in Storm Lake.
