2019-20 Women's Basketball News
Simpson College announces changes in athletics leadership
August 17, 2020
Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced today a change in leadership in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. President Marsha Kelliher has appointed Keith Hackett interim athletics director and current Athletics Director Bob Nutgrass will return to the faculty in January.
Gordon, Riordan highlight SAAC Awards
April 28, 2020
Hannah Gordon and Conor Riordan highlighted the Simpson College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s (SAAC) SC Espys on Monday by receiving the Female and Male Athlete of the Year awards for their performances for the Storm during their senior campaigns.
Feature Friday: head women's basketball coach Brian Niemuth
April 03, 2020
In our second edition of Feature Friday, we hear from Simpson's women's basketball coach, Brian Niemuth, and learn a few interesting facts about him that few may not know.
Storm trio highlight all-conference ballot
March 04, 2020
The trio of Cassie Chubb, Claire Johnson and Cameron Kincaid landed on the American Rivers All-Conference Women’s Basketball Second Team for Simpson, while Kia Rasmussen and Jenna Taylor were honorable mention nods, as voted on by the league’s nine head coaches.
Simpson leads A-R-C with 24 Winter All-Academic recipients
February 26, 2020
The American Rivers Conference announced its 2019-20 Winter All-Academic Team on Wednesday, which placed 24 Simpson student-athletes on the squad for most in the league. In total, 149 student-athletes from around the A-R-C earned the honor.
Simpson ends season in A-R-C Tournament thriller
February 25, 2020
For the first time in three seasons, the Simpson women’s basketball team failed to reach the second round of the American Rivers Conference Tournament after a 72-69 overtime loss at Coe on Tuesday.
WBB Preview: Simpson begins A-R-C Tournament play
February 24, 2020
Simpson will try to end a two-game losing skid against Coe on Tuesday in the first round of the American Rivers Conference Tournament. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Simpson moves past Buena Vista on senior day
February 22, 2020
After a tough opening first quarter for the Simpson women’s basketball team, the Storm exploded for 28 points in the second stanza to pull away in a 76-56 victory against Buena Vista on Saturday.
WBB Preview: Simpson preps for regular season finale
February 21, 2020
On Saturday, Simpson hopes to end the regular season on a high note against Buena Vista. Tipoff is at 2 p.m. as the Storm seniors will be honored after the contest.
Storm grab season sweep over Nebraska Wesleyan
February 19, 2020
WBB Preview: Simpson hosts Nebraska Wesleyan on Wednesday
February 18, 2020
As the American Rivers Conference regular season nears an end, Simpson focuses on returning to the win column against Nebraska Wesleyan on Wednesday at home.
Simpson splits season series in loss at Wartburg
February 15, 2020
The Simpson women's basketball team aimed for the season sweep of No. 8/9 Wartburg on Saturday, but came up short in a 102-62 contest on the road.
WBB Preview: Simpson set to face nationally-ranked Wartburg
February 14, 2020
Simpson women’s basketball looks to upset No. 8/9 Wartburg for the second time this season on Saturday for a 2 p.m. contest in Waverly, Iowa.
Storm land in D3hoops.com West Region Rankings
February 12, 2020
The Simpson women’s basketball team is currently ninth in the first D3hoops.com West Region rankings of the year, the organization released on Wednesday.
Second half rally falls short to Coe
February 12, 2020
The Simpson women’s basketball team staged a 22-8 run in the third quarter to regain the lead, but couldn’t complete the comeback to fall, 84-75, against Coe at home on Wednesday.
WBB Preview: Simpson looks to upend Coe at home
February 11, 2020
Simpson aims to even the season series with Coe on Wednesday after falling short in Cedar Rapids earlier in the season. The American Rivers Conference showdown begins at 5:30 p.m. inside Cowles Fieldhouse.