headlines-featured https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us Simpson Athletics celebrates 2025-26 at All-Sports Banquet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260417fzl9wu The Simpson Athletics Department gathered Thursday night for its fifth annual All-Sports Banquet, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2025–26 athletic and academic year. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260417fzl9wu Mulligan named director of athletics https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414h6pbpi Simpson College has named Jason Mulligan to serve as director of athletics. Mulligan comes to Simpson with more than 20 years of NCAA Division III experience as an administrator and coach. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414h6pbpi Urias elevated to associate head women’s basketball coach https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260330noudp9 After six seasons on the sidelines, Claire Urias has been elevated to associate head coach for the Storm. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260330noudp9 Five earn CSC Academic All-District honors for Simpson basketball https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260324j6x9qb The Storm women accounted for four of the honors, with Ella Anderson, Maddax DeVault, Taylor Hansen and Elle Street all receiving the distinction. Jachin Mertes was honored on the men’s side. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260324j6x9qb Simpson lands 33 on A-R-C All-Academic Winter Team https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260320fpqacm Thirty-three Simpson College student-athletes from winter sports programs have been named to the 2025-26 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) All-Academic Team, recognizing their combined excellence in the classroom and in competition. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260320fpqacm Storm land five on all-conference list https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260304jt2cji Senior Maddax DeVault and sophomore Ella Anderson headlined five Simpson women’s basketball players recognized by the American Rivers Conference with all-conference honors. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260304jt2cji Norse use perimeter shooting to down Simpson in A-R-C First Round https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260224y5ow5a No. 5 Luther used a second-half surge from beyond the arc to defeat No. 4 Simpson in the opening round of the American Rivers Conference tournament Tuesday night. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260224y5ow5a Simpson tops Coe, clinches home tournament game https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221ttrosd Simpson secured a 68-58 win over Coe on Saturday, clinching a home game in the opening round of the American Rivers Conference tournament thanks to the victory and Central’s win over Luther. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221ttrosd Simpson drops close contest to Wartburg in home finale https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218ypecn8 The Storm led for much of the night, but couldn’t overcome a late fourth quarter push in a tight loss to Wartburg on Wednesday. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218ypecn8 Storm celebrate Senior Day with home win over Spartans https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214u5dkjw Simpson celebrated Senior Day with a 72-65 win over Dubuque on Saturday afternoon inside Cowles Fieldhouse. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214u5dkjw Central edges Simpson on final possession https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211v1iu2c A last-second layup lifted Central to a 62-60 win over Simpson Wednesday night in a back-and-forth American Rivers Conference contest. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211v1iu2c Simpson falls to Buena Vista on the road https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207vu7tp5 Simpson fell 73-57 at Buena Vista on Saturday after the Beavers pulled away with a decisive third-quarter run. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207vu7tp5 Simpson posts largest win of season on home floor https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260204yhl5gl Simpson celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day with its largest win of the season, defeating Nebraska Wesleyan 87-51 on Wednesday night. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260204yhl5gl Late Luther run spoils Simpson's third-quarter rally https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260131u5o5fm The Storm erased a double-digit deficit and briefly took the lead in the fourth quarter, but a late 10-0 run by Luther proved decisive in an 85-76 loss on Saturday in Indianola. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260131u5o5fm Simpson completes season sweep of Duhawks https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260124sc5phb A double-double from Doryn Paup and 43 points between Maddax DeVault and Keira McCormick led Simpson to a 73-59 road victory over Loras. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260124sc5phb Hot start lifts Wartburg past Simpson https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121umgtom Simpson fell 58-39 to Wartburg on Wednesday night in Waverly. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121umgtom Storm opens three-game road stretch with convincing win at Dubuque https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260117v80cnu Balanced scoring and efficient shooting carried Simpson to the decisive 84-52 victory over Dubuque to open a three-game road swing. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260117v80cnu Storm close first half strong, top Central by 15 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260114vtgr0g Simpson pulled away late in the first half and never looked back in a 70-55 league win over Central on Wednesday. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260114vtgr0g Storm battle to the wire, fall to league-leading Coe https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110q0bg9l Simpson battled to the final buzzer, but came up just short in a 68-65 setback to league-leading Coe (RV) on Saturday. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110q0bg9l Second half dominance leads Simpson to win over Nebraska Wesleyan https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107un8efm A dominating second half 30-to-5 run propelled Simpson past Nebraska Wesleyan 61-40 on Wednesday night for the Storm’s third win in A-R-C action. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107un8efm DeVault, Kellow named Simpson Athletes of the Month for December https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260106sn2fmi Maddax DeVault powered the Storm offense during a four-win month, while Trey Kellow continued his strong senior season on the mat with key performances in both tournament and dual competition. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260106sn2fmi Simpson unable to sustain early offense in loss to Luther https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103pfb2dw Ella Anderson registered another double-double in league play, but Simpson was unable to sustain its early offensive surge in a 66-51 loss to Luther on Saturday. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103pfb2dw Coach Niemuth records 700th win as Storm rout Lake Forest https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230obeac9 Leading from start to finish, Simpson celebrated Head Coach Brian Niemuth’s 700th career win with an 85-50 rout of Lake Forest. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230obeac9 Strong fourth quarter lifts Simpson to victory https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230k5oou0 Simpson engineered a late comeback to defeat Concordia Wisconsin 71-68 at a neutral site in Waverly on Monday. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230k5oou0 Simpson tests No. 16 Ohio Wesleyan in hard-fought loss https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230kzi5ga The Storm battled to the final minutes but came up short against No. 16/19 Ohio Wesleyan, falling to the nationally ranked Battling Bishops on Saturday night at the Music City Classic. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230kzi5ga Storm drop Music City Classic opener to DePauw https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230lzofmb Simpson dropped an 80-60 decision to DePauw on Friday night in the opening game of the Music City Classic. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251230lzofmb Storm roll to second straight A-R-C win https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213tp4y62 The Storm stayed perfect in American Rivers Conference play with a 75-66 victory over Buena Vista inside Cowles Fieldhouse. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213tp4y62 Red-hot shooting leads Simpson to victory over Loras in A-R-C opener https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251206rnt1wa Shooting over 60.0 percent from the floor, Simpson defeated Loras 87-59 in its American Rivers Conference opener. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251206rnt1wa DeVault's career high not enough against Cardinals https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251130ti2wrc The Storm came up just short on Sunday, falling 76-70 to Saint Mary’s despite a career-best 27 points from Maddax DeVault. Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251130ti2wrc Third quarter drought costs Storm in Platteville https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251129xssklk Simpson made a late push but couldn’t overcome a cold third quarter, falling 72-61 to Wis.-Platteville on Saturday evening at the Mark Heidorf Memorial Classic. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251129xssklk