This is a Kentucky Wesleyan Athletics press release.
It’s a busy week ahead for the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers with three season openers, one conference championship and one senior day on the horizon.
WOMEN’S BOWLING
The Panthers head to Valley Park, Mo. for the Columbia 300 Saints Invite hosted by Maryville University. The three-day tournament marks the season opener for the women as well as the first tournament under Head Coach Roger Petrin.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Coming off a 2-0 road trip, the Panthers return home to host Findlay on Thursday and Hillsdale on Saturday. Senior Day will be celebrated prior to Saturday’s game to honor Kaylee Willis, Kaylee Clifford, Lily Miller and Ja’Lana Scruggs.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Wesleyan returns home this week with a three-game win streak intact. The men will take on nationally-ranked Findlay on Thursday, followed by Hillsdale on Saturday.
VOLLEYBALL
In a long awaited return to the court, the Panthers will open the new season with their toughest road trip of the season. Wesleyan takes on Findlay on Friday and Hillsdale on Saturday. Friday will mark 427 days since their last match.
WRESTLING
The Panthers will host the 2021 Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday inside Jones Gymnasium in the Terry Woodward Health and Recreation Center. The tournament will feature individualized brackets for each weight class. Six schools are scheduled to be in attendance including new associate member Ashland. This weekend will be the first G-MAC competition under Head Coach Rob McCabe.
TRACK & FIELD
After meet cancellations in the fall semester, the Panthers will finally open their indoor season this weekend. Wesleyan will travel to Birmingham, Ala. for the Samford Open hosted by Samford University.
