2012-13 Men's Basketball News

Brian Niemuth named Director of Athletics
Brian Niemuth named Director of Athletics

July 02, 2013

Niemuth has been named Simpson's Director of Athletics after holding the interim role since January.

Division III Week - April 8-14
Division III Week - April 8-14

April 10, 2013

The second annual Division III Week is April 8-14 and SimpsonAthletics.com is giving you a close look at five individuals who represent what DIII is all about.

7 Named to  IIAC Winter All-Academic Team
7 Named to IIAC Winter All-Academic Team

April 05, 2013

Simpson placed seven student-athletes on the 2013 IIAC Winter All-Academic Team.

Knox named first team all-conference, Swain honorable mention
Knox named first team all-conference, Swain honorable mention

February 28, 2013

Elijah Knox earned First Team All-Iowa Conference honors and Charles Swain was an honorable mention selection.

Simpson falls to Dubuque 71-63 in IIAC Tournament
Simpson falls to Dubuque 71-63 in IIAC Tournament

February 19, 2013

AJ Arrington scored a game-high 16 points off the bench but Simpson fell to Dubuque 71-63 in the first round of the IIAC Tournament on Tuesday night.

Men's basketball beats Central, sneaks into IIAC Tourney
Men's basketball beats Central, sneaks into IIAC Tourney

February 16, 2013

Elijah Knox scored a career-high 30 points, Simpson beat Central 73-69 and got outside help to qualify for the IIAC Tournament.

Storm drop home finale, still in contention for IIAC Tourney
Storm drop home finale, still in contention for IIAC Tourney

February 13, 2013

Elijah Knox scored 14 points in Simpson's 76-56 loss to Dubuque on Wednesday night.

Niemuth wins 500th game, Storm top Loras
Niemuth wins 500th game, Storm top Loras

February 09, 2013

Brian Niemuth earned career win No. 500 as Simpson beat Loras 75-62 on Saturday.

Storm can't complete comeback, lose to Loras 74-56
Storm can't complete comeback, lose to Loras 74-56

February 09, 2013

Simpson threatened a comeback in the second half but didn't have enough in the tank in a 74-56 loss to Loras on Saturday.

Simpson hosts annual Hot Shot event
Simpson hosts annual Hot Shot event

February 08, 2013

Members of the men's and women's basketball teams volunteered in the event, held for secondary students with special needs.

Elijah Knox
Storm fall to Wartburg

February 06, 2013

Elijah Knox scored 15 points in Simpson's 74-62 loss to Wartburg on Wednesday night.

Hennings named IIAC Athlete of the Week
Hennings named IIAC Athlete of the Week

February 05, 2013

Austin Hennings averaged 22 points and 10.5 rebounds in two games last week en-route to earning IIAC Player and Athlete of the Week honors.

Swain buzzer-beat goes for naught, Storm lose in OT
Swain buzzer-beat goes for naught, Storm lose in OT

February 02, 2013

Charles Swain scored 28 points and hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime, but Luther pulled away in the extra frame for a 93-86 win on Saturday.

Sirianni steps down as Simpson Athletic Director
Sirianni steps down as Simpson Athletic Director

January 31, 2013

John Sirianni, the Simpson College athletic director, announced last week that he is leaving the job he has held for 29 years to focus on campus projects as special assistant to the college president.

Buena Vista foils Storm upset bid in OT
Buena Vista foils Storm upset bid in OT

January 30, 2013

Austin Hennings had 32 points and 14 rebounds in Simpson's 76-74 loss to Buena Vista on Wednesday night.

Cold shooting dooms Storm in loss to Coe
Cold shooting dooms Storm in loss to Coe

January 26, 2013

Olu Rotibi scored 10 points to lead Simpson but the Storm shot a season-low 28.1 percent from the field in a 66-40 loss Saturday.