Men’s Soccer News

November 12

Twist Named First-Team All-GPAC in Soccer

Five members of the Nebraska Wesleyan University men’s soccer team were named to the 2012 Great Plains Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer All-Conference that was announced Monday (Nov. 12). Forward Colby Twist led the NWU honors as he was named to the All-GPAC First-Team, while Matt Woodman, Nick Palacio, A.J. Johnson and Joe Platten received All-GPAC honorable mention recognition.

November 8

Twist Earns AD3I Player of Year for 2nd Straight Season

The 2012 All-Independent Men’s Soccer teams were announced Thursday (Nov. 8) by the Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) and Nebraska Wesleyan had nine players recognized. Junior Colby Twist was named the AD3I Offensive Player-of-the-Year for the second consecutive season, while juniors Kyle Jisa, Stephen Boakye, and Matt Woodman were also on the All-Independent First-Team. In addition, head coach Sean Steele was named AD3I Coach-of-the-Year.

October 27

Men's Season Ends in 2-2 Tie

The Nebraska Wesleyan men's soccer team closed out the 2012 season with a 2-2 tie to Briar Cliff University in the season finale on Saturday (Oct. 27) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.

October 22

Twist Takes Home AD3I Soccer Player of Week Honor

Nebraska Wesleyan junior soccer player Colby Twist has been named this week’s Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) men’s soccer Player-of-the-Week.

October 17

Men Drop Double Overtime Match Against Concordia

Nathan Douglas broke away on a run and scored the game winning goal with just under five minutes left in double overtime as Concordia defeated Nebraska Wesleyan, 2-1, in GPAC men's soccer action on

October 14

Central and NWU Play to 2-2 Tie

Nebraska Wesleyan ended its nonconference portion of its schedule on Sunday (Oct. 14) with a 2-2 tie against Central College in NCAA DIII men's college soccer action at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.

October 13

Twist Scores Two in Shutout Over Lancers

Colby Twist scored a pair of goals and Turner Mead posted a shoutout in goal as Nebraska Wesleyan shoutout Mount Marty College, 2-0, in GPAC men's soccer action on Saturday (Oct. 13) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln.

October 6

Wolves Net Overtime Win in Battle of Wesleyans

Matt Woodman found the open net eight minutes into the first overtime period to give Nebraska Wesleyan a 3-2 OT victory over Dakota Wesleyan University a Great Plains Athletic Conference men's soccer match on Saturday (Oct. 6) at the Pepsi Complex in Mitchell, S.D.

September 29

Twist Scores Two in 3-1 Win Over Dordt

Colby Twist scored a pair of goals in the first half to put Nebraska Wesleyan up by two at halftime and they would on for a 3-1 victory over Dordt College in GPAC men's soccer action on Saturday night (Sept. 29) at Abel Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

September 26

Scoring Spurt Lifts Warriors Past Prairie Wolves

Midland University scored four goals in a ten minute span of the first half to shock the Nebraska Wesleyan soccer team as the Warriors then held on for a 5-1 victory in GPAC men's soccer action on Wednesday (Sept. 26) at Abel Stadium.

September 18

Jisa Honored as Independent Player of Week

Nebraska Wesleyan junior soccer player Kyle Jisa has been named this week’s Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) men’s soccer Player-of-the-Week.

September 16

Men's Soccer Makes Home Debut With Third Straight Win

The Nebraska Wesleyan men's soccer team made its home debut on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 16) and delivered a 3-0 victory over Coe College to extend their winning streak to three straight matches.

September 12

Jisa Nets Game Winner in Overtime

Kyle Jisa scored a goal on a second touch off a throw in in the fourth minute of overtime to give Nebraska Wesleyan a 3-2 overtime victory over Simpson College on Wednesday (Sept. 12) in Indianola, Iowa.

September 9

Men Pick Up First Win With 3-1 Victory Over Macalester

Nebraska Wesleyan jumped out to a 3-0 lead and went on to earn their first victory of the 2012 season with a 3-1 win over Macalester College on Saturday (Sept.

September 3

Soccer Falls to Colorado College in Delayed Match

Colorado College defeated Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2-0, in men's soccer action on Monday (Sept. 3) at Colorado Springs, Colo., in a match that had three separate lightning delays.