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Storm tripped up by Trine at College World Series
May 29, 2026
Defensive miscues proved fatal as Simpson suffered its first loss of the Women’s College World Series to the defending national champions Trine on Friday.
Simpson rallies back for opening round win at the Women's College World Series
May 28, 2026
Trailing by two in the bottom of the sixth, Simpson rallied back with three runs to knock-off Mount Union in the opening round of the Women’s College World Series.
Matthias and company named Regional Coaching Staff of the Year
May 28, 2026
After leading Simpson softball back to the biggest stage for the first time since 1999, head coach Brent Matthias and his staff were named the Regional Coaching Staff of the Year by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Thursday.
Ashlyn Steen selected as NFCA All-American
May 27, 2026
In the midst of battling for a National Championship, Ashlyn Steen was honored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) as a second team All-American on Wednesday.
Simpson begins hunt for third National Championship in program history
May 25, 2026
Simpson Softball begins the journey for an NCAA Division III National Championship with an opening-round matchup again Mount Union on Thursday, May 28 in Salem, Va.
Simpson lands five on CSC Academic All-District Team
May 26, 2026
Five student-athletes of the Simpson softball team were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom by being named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team on Tuesday.
Simpson Softball punches its ticket to the Women's College World Series
May 22, 2026
For the first time since the 1999 National Championship, Simpson Softball is returning to the biggest stage in college softball, reaching the Women’s College World Series after knocking off Saint Mary’s in the Super Regionals.
Simpson moves one win away from World Series berth
May 21, 2026
Fueled by three home runs from Megan Heidelbauer, Addison Gookin and Brielyn Ginnaty, Simpson chipped away at Saint Mary’s to win the Super Regional opener 8-3 on Thursday.
Simpson to face Saint Mary's in NCAA Super Regionals
May 18, 2026
In a rematch of the 2025 NCAA Regional finals, the Simpson Storm head up to Winona, Minnesota to face Saint Mary’s in the Super Regionals starting on Thursday, May 21.
Stunning seventh-inning rally sends Simpson to the NCAA Super Regionals
May 16, 2026
Behind another seventh-inning dramatic comeback, Simpson softball punched its ticket to the NCAA Super Regionals, marking the longest postseason run since the 1999 National Championship, on Saturday.
Five players secure NFCA All-Region accolades
May 15, 2026
In the midst of battling for their first NCAA Regional title since 1999, the Simpson softball team had five players named to the NFCA All-Region Team.
Storm erupt for 11-run seventh to advance to regional final
May 15, 2026
Storming back with one of the most dramatic rallies in program history, Simpson erupted for 11 runs in the seventh inning to punch its ticket to the regional final.
Simpson advances to regional semifinal with 4-0 win over Greenville
May 14, 2026
Brynn Ortlund sparked the offense with a two-run single, while Emma LaFave struck out eight in a complete-game effort.
Steen named A-R-C Player of the Year, highlights eight Storm on all-conference team
May 13, 2026
Following a 34-5 season, capped off by winning the A-R-C Tournament for the first time in program history, Ashlyn Steen was named the American Rivers Player of the Year, headlining eight Storm named to the All-Conference team on Wednesday.
Heidelbauer and Cronin named A-R-C Player and Pitcher of the Week
May 11, 2026
After winning the A-R-C Tournament Championship for the first time in program history, standouts Megan Heidelbauer and Marina Cronin were named the American Rivers Player and Pitcher of the Week respectively.
Simpson earns NCAA Regional host bid, faces Greenville in opener
May 11, 2026
For the first time in 16 years, the road to the NCAA Division III Softball Championship will start in Indianola as Simpson has been selected to host a regional round of the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament on May 14-16.
