2017-18 Men's Swimming News
Athletic department signs five-year deal with BSN SPORTS, Nike
July 23, 2018
The Simpson athletic department has signed a five-year agreement with BSN SPORTS to be the official supplier of athletic apparel and equipment for all 19 varsity sports. Under the partnership, Nike will become the exclusive supplier of the Storm’s uniforms, apparel and accessories.
Bob Nutgrass appointed Athletic Director
June 13, 2018
Simpson College President Jay Simmons announced Wednesday that Bob Nutgrass, a long-time staff member and current assistant athletic director, will become the college’s next Athletic Director. He replaces Brian Niemuth, who has held the role for the past five years in addition to serving as the head women’s basketball coach.
Simpson places 21 on IIAC All-Academic Team
March 21, 2018
Twenty-one student-athletes competing in winter sports earned a spot on the 2017-18 Iowa Conference All-Academic Team.
Storm set another relay record to close Liberal Arts
February 17, 2018
Noah Nelson earned a second, top-three finish and helped the 400 freestyle relay break a school record to highlight the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team’s final day at the Liberal Arts Championships.
Storm set three more records Friday at Liberal Arts
February 16, 2018
Noah Nelson and Nick Keller broke individual records and helped set another new mark in the 200 medley relay to highlight the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team Friday at the Liberal Arts Championships.
Storm set two school records on day two of Liberal Arts
February 15, 2018
Noah Nelson broke his own school record n the 500 freestyle and swam the second leg on the the record-setting 400 medley relay team to highlight the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team through the first two days of the Liberal Arts Championships.
Dual meet against Barton CC cancelled
January 25, 2018
Due to travel restrictions, the Simpson swimming and diving dual meet with Barton CC scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 27 has been cancelled.
Nelson breaks two records in single event on last day of Grinnell Invitational
January 20, 2018
Noah Nelson a home and invitational record in one event and led the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team to sixth place on the final day of the Grinnell Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20.
Nelson breaks school record on day one at Grinnell Invitational
January 19, 2018
Noah Nelson broke another school record and Nick Keller and relay teams each grabbed a pair of top-10 placements to lead the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team to sixth place on the first day of the Grinnell Invitational on Friday, Jan. 19.
Keller, Nelson lead Storm in sweep against Iowa Lakes, Midland
January 13, 2018
Nick Keller and Noah Nelson each picked up a pair of wins and the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team defeated Iowa Lakes CC and Midland on Saturday, Jan. 13.
Nelson earns IIAC weekly honor for third time
January 09, 2018
Simpson men’s swimming Noah Nelson earned Iowa Conference Performer of the Week honors for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 7, the third time this season he has won the award.
Nelson takes the gold in three events at Austin Invitational
January 06, 2018
Noah Nelson took the gold in all of his individual events and the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team finish in fifth place at the Austin Invitational on Saturday
Nelson wins three events in loss to Austin College
January 04, 2018
Noah Nelson took home three wins as the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team opened the new year with a 126-74 loss at Austin College on Thursday.
Storm finish in the middle of the pack at Pioneer Classic
December 02, 2017
Noah Nelson placed first in two events and seven more top-ten finishes collectively placed the men’s swimming and diving team in sixth out of 11 teams after the two-day Pioneer Classic on Dec. 2.
Top-ten finishes place Storm at sixth after night one of Pioneer Classic
December 01, 2017
Three top-ten finishes lead the men’s swimming and diving team to sixth place after day one at the Pioneer Classic on Friday, Dec. 1.
Nelson continues onslaught in Loras loss
November 17, 2017
Noah Nelson continued his record-breaking streak in the pool and added wins with Blake Kakacek to tally a 127-83 loss for the Simpson men’s swimming and diving team to the Loras Duhawks at the Indianola YMCA on Friday, Nov. 17.
