Lincoln, NE - Nebraska Wesleyan women's basketball is set for a Saturday afternoon showdown at Loras.

GAME TIME, LOCATION, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Nebraska Wesleyan and Loras will tip off at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 14th. The game will be played at Lillis Court in Dubuque, Iowa. Loras will live stream the game and carry live stats.

ABOUT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN
Nebraska Wesleyan fell to Wartburg, 62-36, in their last game. NWU enters Saturday 4-18 overall, and 1-12 in the American Rivers Conference. The Black and Gold front a dynamic offense, with four players averaging 8.5 points or more per game. Headlining the scoring effort is sophomore guard Anastyn Pettlon, who contributes 12.8 points per contest, while draining 52 three point shots. Brynn Sebek ranks second on the team with 42 made threes on top of averaging 9.6 points. Peyton Tritz is a do it all offensive weapon, dishing out 60 assists and chipping in 9.1 points per game. In the paint, Carney Black is an effective scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker, posting 8.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, while also leading the team with 13 blocked shots. Maddie Demke is another defensive standout with 43 steals on the season. As a team, NWU averages 56.2 points per game and allows 70.3 points per game. The Black and Gold hold a shooting percentage of 35.1, and have secured 195 offensive rebounds, while posting 269 assists. Defensively, NWU has forced 367 turnovers, hauled in 523 rebounds, pocketed 193 steals and blocked 32 shots. 

SCOUTING LORAS
Loras enters this week 8-15 overall and 4-10 in the American Rivers Conference. The Duhawks were defeated by Luther, 73-46, in their last game. The Duhawks average 60.9 points per game and allow 61.9 points per game. Loras is led by Justin Busch.

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST LORAS
Saturday marks the 23rd meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Loras. The Duhawks hold a 20-2 all-time series lead, which includes an 86-46 victory earlier this season.