Simpson falls to Dubuque on Senior Day

INDIANOLA, Iowa – The Simpson College men's basketball team played a close first half with the league-leading Spartans, but a big second-half surge by Dubuque gave the visitors a 90-68 win on Saturday.

Neither team was able to move in front by more than four until 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions gave Dubuque (17-6, 12-2 A-R-C) a 39-30 lead with 2:57 left in the first half. Buck Eagleburger collected a steal with 34 seconds left in the frame and pulled Simpson (5-18, 2-12 A-R-C) within three with a triple, but the Spartans charged right back down the court and Hunter Snyder sank one as time expired to go back out in front by six, 44-38.

A three-point play by Tajen Ross had the Storm within three once more to start the second half. The visitors then orchestrated a 17-4 run to claim a 61-45 with 14:49 remaining. The Spartans went ahead by 28 at the 2:36 mark following a 16-3 spree before eventually claiming the season sweep over Simpson with a 22-point win.

Andrew Curran was 6-for-10 from the floor and 2-for-2 at the line for 16 points, while Ross posted his first double-double in Simpson uniform with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Deontei Johnson chipped in seven points, five rebounds and three assists.

The Storm recognized five seniors - Rhett Darland, Christian French, Chris Honz, Deontei Johnson, and Trenton White - during halftime of the women's game.

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Simpson closes out its home schedule with a 7:30 p.m. rematch with Nebraska Wesleyan on Feb. 16.