2017-18 Women's Basketball News
Summer Internship Spotlight: Jenna Taylor
August 07, 2018
Women's basketball player Jenna Taylor received hands-on experience in her accounting major in her internship with the accounting firm McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.
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.
Morrow headlines women’s basketball all-conference selections
March 12, 2018
Simpson senior Noreen Morrow earned first team honors for the second straight season to highlight the Storm’s three selections to the 2018 All-Iowa Conference Women’s Basketball Team, as voted on by the league’s nine head coaches. Sophomore Jenna Taylor and freshman Victoria Hazard earned honorable mention honors.
WBB Preview: Storm travel to Luther for IIAC Tournament Semifinals
February 22, 2018
The sixth-seeded Simpson women’s basketball team looks to continue its improbable run in the Iowa Conference Tournament when it faces the second-seeded Luther Norse in the tournament semifinals on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Regents Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
Storm's season comes to an end at Luther
February 22, 2018
Sarah Holtz came off the bench to score a game-high 18 points for Luther, the Simpson women's basketball team suffered through an uncharacteristically cold shooting night and the Storm fell to Luther 84-61 in the semifinal round of the Iowa Conference Tournament on Thursday night.
WBB Preview: Storm travel to Coe for IIAC Tournament
February 20, 2018
The sixth-seeded Simpson women’s basketball team travels to face the third-seeded Coe Kohawks in the first round of the Iowa Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Kohawk Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
Morrow scores 28, Storm knock off Coe in IIAC Tournament
February 20, 2018
Just three days after a humbling 28-point loss to Coe in the regular season finale, the sixth-seeded Storm knocked off the third-seeded Kohawks 90-85 in overtime in the first round of the Iowa Conference Tournament.
Storm fall to Coe on Senior Day
February 17, 2018
Aleena Hobbs scored 24 points as Coe beat the Simpson women's basketball team 87-59 in Saturday's regular season finale at Cowles Fieldhouse.
Simpson closes out regular season against Loras, Coe
February 14, 2018
The Simpson women’s basketball team travels to Loras on Wednesday, Feb. 14 and hosts Coe in Indianola for Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 17. Wednesday’s tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and Saturday’s game gets underway at 2 p.m.
Storm suffer setback at Loras
February 14, 2018
Marissa Schroeder scored a game-high 21 points and Loras shot better than 60 percent from the field in an 86-69 win over the Simpson women’s basketball team in Iowa Conference action on Wednesday.
WBB Preview: Simpson hosts Central at annual Play4Kay Game
February 07, 2018
The Simpson women's basketball team hosts rival Central at the annual Play4Kay Game on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
Storm roll past Central, clinch IIAC Tournament berth
February 07, 2018
One year after missing the conference tournament for the first time ever, the Simpson women’s basketball team is back in the postseason.
Wartburg pulls away late to beat Storm
February 03, 2018
The Simpson women’s basketball team hung around with one of the best teams in the nation for the better part of three quarters but No. 2 Wartburg pulled away down the stretch, beating the Storm 88-68 in Iowa Conference action Saturday.
Tough road contests at Luther, Wartburg await Storm
January 31, 2018
The Simpson women's basketball team hits the road this week for a pair of Iowa Conference contests, going to Luther on Wednesday evening and to No, 2 Wartburg on Saturday afternoon.
Cold shooting hurts Storm in loss to Luther
January 31, 2018
Claire Marburger and Sarah Holtz combined for 28 points and Luther beat the Simpson women’s basketball team 76-55 on Wednesday night.
