2015-16 Men's Basketball News
21 named to IIAC Winter all-Academic Team
April 19, 2016
Twenty-one Simpson student-athletes competing in winter sports earned a spot on the 2015-16 Iowa Conference All-Academic Team.
Teams give back for Campus Day, Division III Week
April 08, 2016
In conjunction with Division III Week and Simpson College's annual Campus Day activities, several Storm teams grabbed rakes, brooms and bags of mulch and participated in community service on Wednesday, April 6.
Amsbaugh, Gretzky named all-conference
March 03, 2016
First team pick Sam Amsbaugh and second team selection Dillon Gretzky represented Simpson on the All-Iowa Conference Men's Basketball Team for the 2015-16 season, as voted on by the league's coaches.
Off night hurts Storm men in IIAC Tournament loss to Buena Vista
February 23, 2016
The Simpson men's basketball team couldn't overcome a cold shooting night and uncharacteristic turnovers, losing to Buena Vista 87-58 in the first round of the Iowa Conference Tournament on Tuesday night.
Storm men host Buena Vista in IIAC Tournament
February 22, 2016
For the second time in less than a week, the Simpson men's basketball is hosting Buena Vista. This time, it's win or go home as the sixth-seeded Beavers take on the third-seeded Storm in the first round of the Iowa Conference Tournament. Simpson earned the right to host a tournament game for the first time since 2011. The winner goes to Wartburg on Thursday.
Storm men lose heartbreaker at Loras despite Amsbaugh's 25
February 20, 2016
A game-tying lob attempt with one-tenth of a second left went off the mark and the Simpson men's basketball team couldn't complete a big second-half comeback, losing to Loras 89-87 on Saturday.
Storm men go to Loras looking to lock up first-round bye
February 19, 2016
The Simpson men's basketball team closes the regular season Saturday, Feb. 20 when it travels to Dubuque, Iowa to face the Loras Duhawks. The Storm have assured at least the No. 3 seed in next week's Iowa Conference Tournament, but can earn a first-round bye with a win against a Duhawk team looking for the No. 3 seed. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. from Lillis Court.
Gretzky's 14, swarming defense give Storm men 74-57 win over Buena Vista
February 17, 2016
Dillon Gretzky scored 14 points to lead four players in double figures, Ryan Skaar reached a career milestone and the Simpson men's basketball team used a 26-3 run in the first half to beat Buena Vista 74-57 on Wednesday.
Storm men set for rematch against Buena Vista
February 16, 2016
The Simpson men's basketball team closes the home regular season slate Wednesday night when it hosts Buena Vista at Cowles Fieldhouse. With two games left in the regular season, the Storm are trying to earn the No. 2 seed in the Iowa Conference Tournament while Buena Vista is playing for its postseason life. Wednesday marks the annual Pink game, and all fans wearing pink will be admitted free of charge. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m.
Slow start hurts Storm men in loss to Coe
February 13, 2016
Matt Vonderhaar had 20 points, Jacob Timm flirted with a triple double and Coe beat the Simpson men's basketball team 87-66 on Saturday.
Storm men host Coe for Senior Day
February 11, 2016
The Simpson men's basketball team tries for its third win in a row Saturday when it hosts Coe on Senior Day at Cowles Fieldhouse. A Storm win would lock up a spot in the Iowa Conference Tournament while Coe tries to keep its postseason hopes alive. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m.
Storm men grind out 64-61 win at Luther
February 10, 2016
Sam Amsbaugh scored 15 points, Austin Turner made the go-ahead layup with 3:37 left, and Luther missed two chances at a game-tying 3-pointer in the final possesion as the Simpson men's basketball team held on for a 64-61 win Wednesday.
Storm men pay visit to Regents Center for clash with Luther
February 09, 2016
The Simpson men's basketball team has a chance to clinch a berth in the Iowa Conference Tournament when it travels to Luther on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Regents Center. To do so, the Storm will have to snap an eight-game road losing streak in the series.
Amsbaugh's 21, clutch defensive plays push Storm men past Central
February 06, 2016
Sam Amsbaugh scored 14 of 21 points in the second half, including the go-ahead putback with 90 seconds left, and the Simpson men's basketball team made big defensive plays down the stretch to beat Central 79-73.
Storm men welcome Central for crucial contest
February 06, 2016
The Simpson men's basketball team looks to avoid three-straight losses for the first time this season when it hosts Central on Saturday, Feb. 6. Currently part of a three-way tie for third place in the Iowa Conference standings with Central, Saturday's game has major conference tournament implications for both teams.
Comeback falls short as Storm men lose to Wartburg
February 03, 2016
Jordan Cannon had 29 points and Wartburg held on to beat Simpson 95-87 despite a a furious second-half comeback that saw the Storm nearly erase a 26-point deficit.
