Posted: Feb 03, 2024
Norse defense stifles Storm on road
Simpson
(8-13,2-10 American Rivers)
41
Luther
(7-15,2-11 American Rivers)
72
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Simpson (8-13,2-10 American Rivers) | 15 | 26 | 41 |
|
Luther (7-15,2-11 American Rivers) | 31 | 41 | 72 |
DECORAH, Iowa - The Simpson College men's basketball team could not find a way past Luther on Saturday afternoon, dropping a road conference game.
Each team got off to a rough start, with Luther eventually using a late first half run to seize control of momentum. Despite a better start from Simpson in the second half, the Norse (7-15, 2-11 A-R-C) did not allow a comeback attempt and came away with the victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both teams got off to an offensive struggle, with only four points scored combined in the first 6:30.
- Easton Darling nailed a triple to go up 10-7, but the Norse only gave up five more points to end the half on an 18-5 run.
- Luther came out and took control of the second half early, despite a better Storm (8-13, 2-10) offense in the opening minutes.
- The Norse continued to play enough defense to not allow a Simpson comeback and claim the win.
TOP STORM
- Andrew Gibb - 10 points, 7 rebounds
- Easton Darling - 10 points, 6 rebounds
- Jack Hutchinson - 10 points, 4 rebounds
UP NEXT
The Storm travel to Loras on Monday evening, in a game that was rescheduled from its original date due to weather.
