https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200817ez61wv Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced today a change in leadership in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. President Marsha Kelliher has appointed Keith Hackett interim athletics director and current Athletics Director Bob Nutgrass will return to the faculty in January. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200817ez61wv https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200716gmxhyy A day after leading the nation with 11 student-athletes on the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court, the Simpson men’s basketball team received the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year on Thursday. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200716gmxhyy https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200715hc078u The 2019-20 Simpson men’s basketball team placed 11 student-athletes on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court to lead the country among all NCAA and NAIA programs, the organization announced on Wednesday. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200715hc078u https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200519fjr49i Simpson men’s basketball senior, Conor Riordan, has been chosen as the 2020 Barborka Award winner for his efforts for the Storm over the last year and his career. Tue, 19 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200519fjr49i https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200508fet81v Get to know Simpson head men's basketball coach, Brad Bjorkgren, in our latest edition of Feature Friday. Bjorkgren recently completed his fifth season coaching the Storm on the heels of qualifying for the conference tournament for the fifth-straight year. Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200508fet81v https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200428jls0sq Hannah Gordon and Conor Riordan highlighted the Simpson College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s (SAAC) SC Espys on Monday by receiving the Female and Male Athlete of the Year awards for their performances for the Storm during their senior campaigns. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200428jls0sq https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200417gn6yzz In honor of NCAA Division III Week, several Simpson student-athletes gave their perspective on what it means to compete in this division and why they continue to participate for the Storm. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200417gn6yzz https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200317j3dxvm The list of awards keeps growing for Simpson men's basketball senior Conor Riordan after he was selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-West District and D3hoops.com All-West Region Second Team for his efforts this year, announced on Tuesday. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200317j3dxvm https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200311i7c5o8 Simpson senior Conor Riordan continues to pile on the accolades after being named an Academic All-America First Team selection, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Wednesday. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200311i7c5o8 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200305jntb3i Simpson senior Conor Riordan was placed on the American Rivers All-Conference Men’s Basketball First Team for the third time in his career, while Adam Reiter and Kyle Wagner added second team honors for the second-straight year, as voted on by the league's nine head coaches. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200305jntb3i https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200303q2s8uv Senior Conor Riordan has been named a finalist for the 2020 Jostens Trophy, the Rotary Club of Salem announced on Tuesday. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200303q2s8uv https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200227z0clu4 The fifth-seeded Simpson men’s basketball team looked for the upset of top-seeded Nebraska Wesleyan on Thursday in the semifinals of the American Rivers Conference Tournament, but fell 91-77 to close out its 2019-20 campaign. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200227z0clu4 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200226kn71ao The American Rivers Conference announced its 2019-20 Winter All-Academic Team on Wednesday, which placed 24 Simpson student-athletes on the squad for most in the league. In total, 149 student-athletes from around the A-R-C earned the honor. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200226kn71ao https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200226mb9coj For the second-straight season, the Simpson men’s basketball team will face Nebraska Wesleyan in the American Rivers Conference Tournament Semifinals. The road contest will begin at 7 p.m. in Lincoln, Neb. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200226mb9coj https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200225yljkqx A quartet of players scored in double figures to lift the Simpson men’s basketball team to an 86-70 win over Buena Vista on Tuesday to advance in the American Rivers Conference Tournament. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200225yljkqx https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200224knuw6z After beating Buena Vista at home on Saturday to clinch a spot in the American Rivers Conference Tournament, the Storm and Beavers will meet for the opening round on Tuesday. The contest will begin at 7 p.m. in Storm Lake, Iowa in a battle of the No. 4 and 5 seeds in this year's bracket. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200224knuw6z https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200224qd86xm Senior Conor Riordan was awarded with the American Rivers Conference Male Athlete of the Week honor after helping the Simpson men's basketball team reach the A-R-C Tournament for the fifth-straight season. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200224qd86xm https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200222udr5di Since 24 games weren’t enough to make it into the American Rivers Conference Tournament, the Simpson men’s basketball team needed one more to clinch a spot after an 85-72 victory over Buena Vista on Saturday. Sat, 22 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200222udr5di https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200221k97n8l A spot in the American Rivers Conference Tournament is still on the line for the Simpson men's basketball team with the regular season finale on Saturday. The Storm host Buena Vista for a 4 p.m. contest on senior day. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200221k97n8l https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200220kmaawu For the second-straight season, Conor Riordan has been tabbed an Academic All-District 8 First Team recipient, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200220kmaawu https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200219z69quw In a much-needed win to stay alive in the American Rivers Conference Tournament hunt, the Simpson men’s basketball team pulled off an 86-59 upset of No. 6 Nebraska Wesleyan on Wednesday to snap the Prairie Wolves’ 11-game winning streak. Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200219z69quw https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200218j5cc2t As the hunt for a spot in the American Rivers Conference Tournament ramps up, the Simpson men's basketball team hosts No. 6 Nebraska Wesleyan for a battle inside Cowles Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200218j5cc2t https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200215x4gem8 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200215x4gem8 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200214i4jc96 The last meeting between Simpson and Wartburg proved to be a thriller and this time looks no different as both teams are eyeing a spot in the American Rivers Conference Tournament. The A-R-C foes will tip off at 4 p.m. on Saturday in Waverly, Iowa. Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200214i4jc96 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/202002131ejbjq Collin Lister tied a career-high and two other players reached double figures as Simpson dropped an 80-60 contest to Coe on Wednesday. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/202002131ejbjq https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200211j1k480 The Simpson men’s basketball team returns to Cowles Fieldhouse for an American Rivers Conference matchup against Coe on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200211j1k480 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200208zdvxd8 The Simpson men’s basketball team lost 78-71 at Central on Saturday to snap a two-game winning streak against the Dutch. Sat, 08 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200208zdvxd8 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200207i3nmu5 The Simpson men’s basketball team hits the road for the fourth-straight weekend in a Saturday battle at Central. The American Rivers Conference contest begins at 4 p.m. Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200207i3nmu5 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200201tve382 Seniors Adam Reiter and Kyle Wagner teamed up to both score 19 points in a losing effort for Simpson on Saturday as the Storm fell 85-67 at Loras to finish 1-1 on the week. Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200201tve382 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200131ldh3vg The Simpson men’s basketball team hits the road for the third-straight weekend on Saturday for a battle at Loras. The American Rivers Conference showdown begins at 4 p.m. Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/releases/20200131ldh3vg