NWU Athletic News

November 20, 2009
Men Lose Opener in Overtime

Nebraska Wesleyan opened the 2009-10 men's basketball season in thrilling style, but lost 74-72 in overtime to the Milwaukee School of Engineering at the Bill Merris Tournament in

November 18, 2009
All-American Honors Given to Brammeier and Schmid

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the 29th annual AVCA All-America teams for NCAA Division III volleyball, and two Nebraska Wesleyan University players were

November 18, 2009
Four Earn All-GPAC in Volleyball

Four members of the Nebraska Wesleyan University volleyball team were named to the 2009 Great Plains Athletic Conference Volleyball All-Conference team that was announced Wednesday (Nov. 18). 

November 17, 2009
Three NWU Players Earn First-Team All-GPAC in Football

The 2009 Great Plains Athletic Conference Football All-Conference team has been selected after a vote of the league coaches on Sunday (Nov. 16) at Dana College in Blair, Neb.  A total of 12

November 16, 2009
Basketball Teams Open Play This Weekend

Both the Nebraska Wesleyan men’s and women’s basketball teams will open play for the 2009-10 season this weekend when they open the year at tournaments.  The NWU men will play in the Bill Merris

November 14, 2009
Briar Cliff Holds Off NWU, 8-7, on Senior Day

Zach Egger missed a 52-yard field goal with 1:13 to play as Briar Cliff held off Nebraska Wesleyan for an 8-7 victory in Great Plains Athletic Conference football action on Senior Day Saturday (

November 14, 2009
NWU Cross Country Qualifies for NCAA Nationals

Both the Nebraska Wesleyan University men’s and women’s cross country teams stepped up their efforts and placed in the top two at the NCAA III Central Regionals on Saturday at Oakland Acres Golf

November 13, 2009
No. 8 Carthage Ends NWU's Season in Regional Semifinals

8th-ranked Carthage College ended the 2009 volleyball season for Nebraska Wesleyan University as they defeated the Prairie Wolves, 3-0, in the NCAA III Central Region Semifinals on

November 13, 2009
Brammeier and Schmid Named to All Central Region Team

Nebraska Wesleyan University volleyball players Laura Brammeier and Elise Schmid were both named to the 2009 AVCA/Division III Central Region All-Region Team when the teams were announced (

November 12, 2009
NWU Advances to 2nd Round with 3-1 Victory

For the second straight season, the Nebraska Wesleyan University volleyball team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III National Tournament as they defeated the University of

November 10, 2009
Three NWU Men Named All-GPAC in Soccer

Three members of the Nebraska Wesleyan University men’s soccer team were named to the 2009 Great Plains Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer All-Conference that was announced Tuesday (Nov. 9).  Senior

November 10, 2009
Essink, Frohn Named All-GPAC in Women's Soccer

Nebraska Wesleyan University had a pair of players named to the Great Plains Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer All-Conference team that was announced Tuesday (Nov. 10).  Juniors Jamie

November 9, 2009
Prairie Wolves Earn NCAA III Tournament Bid

The NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Committee announced its field of 62 teams for the 2009 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championships Monday (Nov. 9), and for the sixth straight season the

November 7, 2009
Doane Upsets NWU 38-17 in Rivalry Game

Doane gashed the Nebraska Wesleyan defense for a season high 471 yards as the Tigers upset NWU, 38-17, in GPAC football action on Saturday (Nov. 7) at Simon Field in Crete, Neb.

November 7, 2009
Women Win GPAC Cross Country, Men 2nd

Jackie Spelts and Hayley Sutter placed first and second to lead the Nebraska Wesleyan University women to their fourth straight team title at the GPAC Cross Country Championships at Valley View

November 6, 2009
Volleyball Team Awaits NCAA Tournament Selection

The Nebraska Wesleyan University volleyball team completed their 2009 regular season, and they now are awaiting the announcement of the NCAA Division IIII National Tournament selection to see if

November 5, 2009
Three Prairie Wolves Honored As Academic All-District

Three Nebraska Wesleyan University football players have been honored as CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 7 selections. The teams were announced

November 4, 2009
Rivalry Week as NWU Faces Doane in Football

The Nebraska Wesleyan University football hits the road for the final time this season as they prepare for their rival Doane College in a Great Plains Athletic Conference matchup. This will be

November 3, 2009
Prairie Wolves Drop to No. 22 in AVCA/DIII Poll

The Nebraska Wesleyan University volleyball team fell to No. 22 in this week’s AVCA/Division III Coaches Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday (Nov. 3).  The Prairie Wolves were ranked No. 20

November 2, 2009
Menning Sisters Named Academic All-District

Nebraska Wesleyan University junior soccer players Aleisha Menning and Melanie Menning were both named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-