Posted: Apr 26, 2012
Simpson climbs to No. 4 regional ranking
INDIANOLA, Iowa – The Simpson softball team jumped three spots in the most recent NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Rankings, coming in at No. 4.
On the strength of double-header splits with regionally-ranked Coe and Central last week, the Storm improved to 26-12 overall and 19-8 in regional play.
Simpson, which is currently third in the Iowa Conference with a 9-5 record in league play, closes the regular season this weekend with a doubleheader against Buena Vista. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Simpson Softball Complex.
| Midwest Region Rankings | |||
| Rank | School | In-Region | Overall |
| 1 | Luther | 23-2 | 30-4 |
| 2 | Central | 20-5 | 28-6 |
| 3 | St. Thomas (Minn.) | 23-4 | 30-6 |
| 4 | Simpson | 19-8 | 26-12 |
| 5 | Washington-St. Louis | 21-11 | 26-12 |
| 6 | Fontbonne | 18-7 | 22-10 |
| 7 | Coe | 16-8 | 27-9 |
| 8 | Gustavus Adolphus | 24-6 | 26-6 |
