Simpson falls short in high-scoring clash with Eagles

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Haley Rasmussen poured in 27 points to lead four players in double figures, but the Simpson College women's basketball team ended on the wrong side of a high-scoring clash against Wis.-La Crosse, falling 101-89.

Rasmussen was just shy of her career-high 28 points, sinking five 3-pointers and going 10-for-12 from the free throw line. Maddax DeVault also found her rhythm, hitting four triples to total 15 points. Molly Lutmer and Karsen Jacks joined the double-figure club, adding 14 and 10 points, respectively.

The Storm (1-1) shot an impressive 54.0 percent from the field and kept clawing their way back, but each rally was met with a timely answer from the Eagles (1-1). Wis.-La Crosse outrebounded Simpson 39-27 and capitalized on 15 second chance points, which proved crucial in securing the win.

TOP STORM

• Haley Rasmussen: 27 points (5-6 3FG, 10-12 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists
• Maddax DeVault: 15 points (4-6 3FG), 2 rebounds
• Molly Lutmer: 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
• Morgan Christian: 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

NOTES

• Haley Ramussen moves up one place on the all-time leaderboard for made 3-pointers, passing Cassie Chubb (119, 2016-20) to rank ninth with 120 triples.
• Rasmussen also becomes the first Simpson player to sink 10+ free throws in a game since Cameron Kincaid had 13 at Dubuque on Jan. 15, 2022. 
• Simpson still leads the head-to-head series 6-4.

UP NEXT
Simpson returns to the court on Nov. 22 in St. Paul, Minn. against Colorado College.