Simpson returns to win column in 3-2 victory over Loras
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T | |
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Loras (14-4,3-2 A-R-C) | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 2 |
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Simpson (6-7,4-1 A-R-C) | 25 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 15 | 3 |
INDIANOLA, Iowa -- After sitting down 2-1, Simpson College battled back to win 3-2 over Loras to snap a six-match losing streak in the series and win its fourth American Rivers Conference contest of the season on Saturday.
The Storm's (6-7, 4-1 A-R-C) four league victories equal the total they have produced the previous three seasons combined, dating back to 2018.
Simpson started with the early momentum by winning the first set, 25-22, but the Duhawks (14-4, 3-2 A-R-C) reeled off two straight in hopes of earning the road victory.
With the fourth set placed at 24-24, kills by Elizabeth Conroy and Jessica Jacobs sent the match into the fifth for the program's second such contest of the season. Once again, Jacobs closed a set with a kill to hand the Storm a comeback victory.
Jacobs finished with a career-high 29 kills with a .293 hitting clip. Marissa Salber had 44 assists and 16 digs, and Iman Ghalibaf finished with a game-high 33 digs.
Up Next
The Storm compete in the Millikin Five-State Classic on Friday, Oct. 15 in Decatur, Illinois. Action begins at 7 p.m. against Trine.
