Posted: Dec 20, 2024
Simpson upended by Mount Union in Daytona Beach
Mount Union
(4-5)
80
Simpson
(5-6)
54
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mount Union (4-5) | 20 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 80 |
|
Simpson (5-6) | 19 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 54 |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Simpson College women's basketball team was upended 80-54 by Mount Union in its first game at the Daytona Beach Shootout.
The Storm (5-6) fell behind 42-29 in the first half but started the third quarter on a 13-4 run to cut the deficit to 46-42 with 5:26 left in the frame. Mount Union (4-6) took the momentum back shortly after and held Simpson to two points the rest of the period. The Raiders won the fourth quarter 21-10.
Mount Union converted 13 3-pointers, while Simpson was held to just four makes in 23 attempts.
SIMPSON LEADERS
- Haley Rasmussen: 19 points
- Ella Anderson: 10 points, 9 rebounds
- Molly Lutmer: 9 points, 5 rebounds
- Elle Street: 4 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
NOTES
- Haley Rasmussen needs just 54 more points to reach the 1,000-point milestone.
UP NEXT
Simpson takes on Lawrence on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. CT.
