Simpson Softball finishes third in final NFCA Coaches Poll
INDIANOLA, Iowa - After a historic NCAA postseason march, finalizing with a trip to the Women's College World Series for the first time since 1999, Simpson Softball placed third in the final NFCA/GoRout Top 25 Coaches Poll.
The third place finish is the highest the Storm have finished since the 1999 season, and marks the fifth time in program history Simpson has finished a season in the top-three.
Simpson wrapped up the season with 41 victories, the most since 2000, along with winning the A-R-C Tournament for the first time in program history. The Storm won the Indianola Regional before advancing to the Winona Super Regional where Simpson knocked off Saint Mary's in two games to punch its ticket to the Women's College World Series.
During the six-day trip in Salem, Simpson opened with a 4-3 comeback win over Mount Union and a dramatic 7-6 extra inning walk-off over Linfield to advance to the College World Series semifinals.
