Norse defense stifles Storm on road

DECORAH, Iowa - The Simpson College men's basketball team could not find a way past Luther on Saturday afternoon, dropping a road conference game.

Each team got off to a rough start, with Luther eventually using a late first half run to seize control of momentum. Despite a better start from Simpson in the second half, the Norse (7-15, 2-11 A-R-C) did not allow a comeback attempt and came away with the victory. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Both teams got off to an offensive struggle, with only four points scored combined in the first 6:30.
• Easton Darling nailed a triple to go up 10-7, but the Norse only gave up five more points to end the half on an 18-5 run.
• Luther came out and took control of the second half early, despite a better Storm (8-13, 2-10) offense in the opening minutes.
• The Norse continued to play enough defense to not allow a Simpson comeback and claim the win.

TOP STORM

• Andrew Gibb - 10 points, 7 rebounds
• Easton Darling - 10 points, 6 rebounds
• Jack Hutchinson - 10 points, 4 rebounds

UP NEXT

The Storm travel to Loras on Monday evening, in a game that was rescheduled from its original date due to weather.