NWU Athletic News

September 22, 2009

Dana Defeats NWU, 2-0, in Women's Soccer

For the third straight match the Nebraska Wesleyan University women's soccer team was held without a goal as the Prairie Wolves lost a 2-0 decision to Dana College on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 22)

September 22, 2009

Wolves and Vikings Tie After Game Called for Darkness

Nebraska Wesleyan jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first ten minutes of the match, but Dana College answered with two goals of their own to tie the match at 2-2.

September 21, 2009

Goldsmith Named AD3I Volleyball Player of Week

For the second straight week, a Nebraska Wesleyan University volleyball player has been named the Association of Division III Independents Volleyball Player-of-the-Week. This week junior libero

September 19, 2009

Sioux Falls Blanks NWU Women in Home Opener

After spending the first six matches on the road, the Nebraska Wesleyan University women's soccer team was excited to play on their home turf, but the University of Sioux Falls ruined their home

September 19, 2009

NWU Ties Sioux Falls in GPAC Soccer Opener

The Nebraska Wesleyan University men's soccer team opened Great Plains Athletic Conference play on Saturday night (Sept. 19) as they hosted the University of Sioux Falls. The well played match

September 19, 2009

Prairie Wolves Win Simpson Volleyball Tournament

The Nebraska Wesleyan University volleyball team capped off an excellent weekend with an upset of NCAA III No. 4 ranked Carthage College to finish 4-0 for the tournament and win the Simpson

September 19, 2009

Last Minute TD Leads Northwestern to 24-20 Comeback Victory

No. 25 Nebraska Wesleyan held a lead for the entire game until No. 22 Northwestern College scored on a 14 yard touchdown pass with 40 seconds left in the game as the Red Raiders rallied for a 24-

September 19, 2009

Cross Country Teams Open Season at Woody Greeno

The Nebraska Wesleyan University cross country teams opened their 2009 season on Saturday (Sept. 19) when they competed at the 20th Annual Woody Greeno/Nebraska Cross Country Invitational at

September 16, 2009

NWU Ties Hastings in GPAC Opener

The Nebraska Wesleyan University women's soccer team opened the 2009 Great Plains Athletic Conference portion of their schedule with a 0-0 tie to Hastings College on Wednesday (Sept. 16) in

September 15, 2009

Central Gives NWU Men First Loss of Season

Central College scored during the sixth minute of overtime to defeat Nebraska Wesleyan, 1-0, and give the Prairie Wolves their first loss of the season in a NCAA Division

September 15, 2009

Broncos Down Prairie Wolves in Home Opener

Hastings College ruined the Nebraska Wesleyan volleyball team's 2009 home debut as the Broncos defeated the Prairie Wolves, 3-1, in Great Plains Athletic Conference action on Tuesday night (Sept.

September 15, 2009

Brammeier Named Volleyball Player of the Week

Nebraska Wesleyan University junior outside hitter Laura Brammeier has been selected as the Association of Division III Independents volleyball Player-of-the-Week, and the Great

September 14, 2009

Nebraska Wesleyan Enters NAIA Football Poll at No. 25

The Nebraska Wesleyan University football team entered the NAIA Top 25 when the NAIA Football Top 25 Coaches Poll was released on Monday afternoon (Sept. 14). The Prairie Wolves are ranked 25th

September 14, 2009

Egger Named NAIA National Player-of-the-Week

Nebraska Wesleyan University junior kicker Zach Egger has been named the NAIA National Special Teams Player-of-the-Week. He was also named the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Player-of-

September 12, 2009

Volleyball Team Wins Three at Wartburg Invitational

For the second straight weekend, the Nebraska Wesleyan University volleyball team went 3-1 at a tournament against NCAA Division III opposition. The Prairie Wolves won both matches on Friday, but

September 12, 2009

Huge 4th Quarter Lifts NWU To 38-23 Win Over #19 DWU

Nebraska Wesleyan scored 26 fourth quarter points as senior running back Kory Kahlandt ran for three touchdowns in the final period as the Prairie Wolves overcame a four-point deficit to defeat

September 5, 2009

Men Tie Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Physical Match

Cole McCallum scored in the 84th minute to tie the match at 1-1, and no goals were scored the rest of the match as Nebraska Wesleyan University and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh tied, 1-1,

September 5, 2009

#1 Cougars Too Much For Prairie Wolves

Nebraska Wesleyan blocked a punt and took an early 3-0 lead, but top-ranked Sioux Falls responded with 44 unanswered points as the Cougars beat the Prairie Wolves, 44-3 in the 2009 season opener

September 3, 2009

Wolves Down Beavers for First Win of Season

The Nebraska Wesleyan University men's soccer team picked up their first win of the season on Thursday night (Sept. 5) when they blanked Buena Vista University, 3-0, in a NCAA Division III men's

September 1, 2009

Last Second Goal Lifts NWU Women To Win

Jamie Essink scored the game-winning goal with 3 seconds left in the match to give Nebraska Wesleyan a 2-1 victory over Central College in the season opener for the Prairie Wolves. Central had