Men’s Basketball News

March 16

Lance and Dinan Earn All-AD3I Recognition

Nebraska Wesleyan men’s basketball players Jim Lance and Nick Dinan were both named to the 2010 All-Independent Men’s Basketball teams that were announced today (Mar. 16) by the Association of Division III Independents (AD3I). Both players earned honorable mention All-AD3I honors.

March 3

NWU Places Three on All-GPAC Men's Team

Nebraska Wesleyan University had three players recognized by the Great Plains Athletic Conference on Wednesday (March 3) when the 2009-10 All-GPAC Men’s Basketball team was announced. Sophomore guard Nick Dinan, junior center Jim Lance and senior forward Ryan Thramer all were named All-GPAC honorable mention.

February 20

Mustangs Spoil Senior Day For NWU Men

Morningside College picked up just their third win in the last 13 contests as they came into Lincoln and spoiled the Nebraska Wesleyan men's basketball senior day with a 71-62 victory over the Prairie Wolves on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 20) at Snyder Arena.

February 17

Ice Cold Shooting for Wolves in Loss at Concordia

The Nebraska Wesleyan men shot just 27.4 percent from the floor and hit only 3-22 from 3-point range which led to a 71-57 loss at Concordia University on Wednesday night (Feb. 17) in GPAC men's basketball action.

February 15

Spurgeon is AD3I Player of Week

Nebraska Wesleyan University senior guard Jake Spurgeon has been selected as the Association of Division III Independents (AD31) men’s basketball Player-of-the-Week for the week of Feb. 8-14.

February 13

Winning Streak Snapped in 84-59 Loss at Dordt

Dordt College remained one of the hottest teams in the Great Plains Athletic Conference as they won their eighth game in the last nine tries as they defeated Nebraska Wesleyan, 84-59, in GPAC men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 13) in Sioux Center, Iowa.

February 9

Spurgeon Shoots NWU To 4th Straight Victory

Jake Spurgeon scored a season-high 19 points hitting five 3-pointers to lead Nebraska Wesleyan to a 73-59 victory over Midland Lutheran College in GPAC men's basketball action on Tuesday night (Feb. 9) in Fremont, Neb.

February 6

NWU Men Win Third Straight GPAC Game

For the first time since the 2001-02 season, the Nebraska Wesleyan men's basketball team won its third straight Great Plains Athletic Conference game as the Prairie Wolves defeated Mount Marty, 73-59, on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 6) at Snyder Arena in Lincoln.

February 3

Wolves Complete Season Sweep Over Doane

Nebraska Wesleyan completed their season sweep for the second year in a row as they defeated Doane, 70-55, in GPAC men's basketball action on Wednesday night (Feb. 3) at Snyder Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on rivalry night in the GPAC.

February 1

Dinan Named AD3I Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore guard Nick Dinan has been selected as the Association of Division III Independents (AD31) men’s basketball Player-of-the-Week.

January 30

NWU Upsets #8 Briar Cliff, 83-74

Nebraska Wesleyan held off a late run by Briar Cliff as the Prairie Wolves upset the No. 8 Chargers, 83-74, in GPAC men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 30) at Snyder Arena in Lincoln, Neb.

January 26

3-Point Shooting Lifts Dana to 87-64 Win

Dana College hit 14 3-point field goals shooting 53.8 percent from beyond the arc as the Vikings rolled to a 87-64 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan in Great Plains Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Tuesday night (Jan. 26) in Blair, Neb.

January 23

Dorsey Leads #17 DWU Past Wolves, 83-70

Darrin Dorsey scored 34 points to lead 17th-ranked Dakota Wesleyan to a 83-70 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan and their seventh straight win in GPAC men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 23) at Snyder Arena in Lincoln.

January 20

Hastings Uses 2nd Half Run to Down NWU, 72-55

Hastings College started the second half on a 27-4 run to break open a tied game at halftime as the Broncos beat the Prairie Wolves for the second time this season with a 72-55 victory in men's basketball GPAC action on Wednesday night (Jan. 20) at Lynn Farrell Arena in Hastings, Neb.

January 18

Prairie Wolves Even GPAC Record With One-Point Win

Nebraska Wesleyan's tough defense shut down Midland Lutheran and did not allow them to get a shot as time expired with the Prairie Wolves holding on for a one-point 63-62 victory in Great Plains Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Monday night (Jan. 18) at Snyder Arena in Lincoln.

January 16

Hot Shooting Gives #13 Sioux Falls 80-69 Win

13th-ranked Sioux Falls shot a blazing 54.5 percent from the field as they defeated Nebraska Wesleyan, 80-69, in Great Plains Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 16) in Sioux Falls, S.D.

January 13

Last Second Layup Doesn't Go in 70-68 Loss

Nick Dinan attempted a layup at the buzzer, but it didn't go as Concordia held off Nebraska Wesleyan, 70-68, in a Great Plains Athletic Conference men's basketball rivalry game on Wednesday night (Jan. 13) at Snyder Arena in Lincoln.

January 9

Prairie Wolves Get Huge Win at Northwestern

All five starters scored in double figures as the Nebraska Wesleyan men's basketball team picked up its biggest win of the season on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 9) with a 81-71 victory over Northwestern College on the road at Orange City, Iowa in Great Plains Athletic Conference men's basketball action.

January 6

Basketball Games vs. Midland Lutheran Postponed

The GPAC basketball doubleheader between Nebraska Wesleyan and Midland Lutheran College scheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 6) in Lincoln, Neb., has been postponed due to the weather. The games have been rescheduled for Monday, January 18. The women's game will start at 6 pm, with the men to follow at 8 pm.

December 19

Simpson Beats NWU For Second Time This Season

For the second time this season, Simpson College defeated Nebraska Wesleyan in men’s basketball as the Storm defeated the Prairie Wolves, 73-65, on Saturday night (Dec. 19) at Snyder Arena in Lincoln, Neb.