Storm use explosive second half to take down Eagles
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Faith Bapt. Bible (0-1) | 43 | 27 | 70 |
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Simpson (4-4,0-3 American Rivers) | 46 | 57 | 103 |
INDIANOLA, Iowa - An explosive second half from the Simpson men's basketball team took down Faith Baptist Bible in nonconference action, 103-70, at Cowles Fieldhouse.
The Storm (4-4, 0-3 A-R-C) looked like it might pull away early, going up 10 and 11 points, but each time the Eagles (2-4) battled back to pull it back within a couple possessions. A couple baskets before the half from the Eagles only meant the Storm had a three-point advantage at halftime. However, Simpson turned on the intensity in the second half, outscoring the Eagles 57-27 in the period.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Storm opened up a 25-15 lead before the midway point of the first half after a layup from Andrew Curran, but the Eagles went on a 6-0 run to keep the game in striking distance.
- Simpson responded immediately as well, with leading scorers Andrew Gibb and Caden Rehmeier scoring on two possessions each for the largest first half lead for the Storm at 32-21.
- The Eagles answered again and showed great resilience, trimming the Storm lead to 46-43.
- The Storm came out hot in the second half on both ends, embarking on a 22-6 run over the first nine minutes.
- Simpson continued to push the pace by shooting 62.1 percent in the second half, opening up a 34-point lead late, ultimately winning by 33.
TOP STORM
- Andrew Gibb - 19 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
- Caden Rehmeier - 19 points, 3 blocks
- Easton Darling - 14 points, 4 steals
- Jack Hutchinson - 9 points, 3 rebounds
- Andrew Curran - 4 points, 6 assists
NOTABLE
- The Storm are still unbeaten against the Eagles all-time and have also scored at least 100 points in all five meetings.
- Simpson shot 58.1 percent for the game, the second-best performance of the season and the third at 50 percent or better.
- Gibb and Rehmeier continue to thrive at the free throw line, with both players over 90 percent on the year.
- The Storm defense limited the Eagles to just 34.5 percent shooting from the field and only one made 3-pointer in the second half.
UP NEXT
The Storm resume conference play with a road trip to Wartburg on Saturday. Due to Wartburg football hosting the NCAA DIII Football Semifinal, tip off was pushed back to 8 p.m.
