2014-15 Wrestling News

Storm wrestlers recognized for academic excellence
Storm wrestlers recognized for academic excellence

May 20, 2015

The Simpson wrestling team was recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association for its work in the classroom during the 2014-15 academic year.

17 named to IIAC Winter all-Academic Team
17 named to IIAC Winter all-Academic Team

April 30, 2015

Seventeen student-athletes competing in winter sports were named to the 2014-15 Iowa Conference All-Academic Team.

Division III Week Profile: MacKenzie Haupt
Division III Week Profile: MacKenzie Haupt

April 08, 2015

MacKenzie Haupt spent two years as a role player on the Simpson women's basketball team. In 2014-15, she emerged as one of the best players in the Iowa Conference.

Melton takes fourth to lead Storm at Regional
Melton takes fourth to lead Storm at Regional

February 28, 2015

Freshman Jonathan Melton finished three points shy qualifying for nationals to lead a much-improved Simpson wrestling team at the 2015 NCAA Division III Central Region Championships.

Hedrick, Berrian named January Student-Athletes of the Month
Hedrick, Berrian named January Student-Athletes of the Month

February 27, 2015

Women's basketball player Brittany Hedrick led the team in scoring during the month and wrestler Devan Berrian continued an impressive season on the mat as the duo earned Simpson's Student-Athlete of the Month honors for January.

Storm wrestlers ready for regionals
Storm wrestlers ready for regionals

February 27, 2015

The Simpson wrestling team heads to Dubuque, Iowa on Saturday for the 2015 NCAA Central Region Championships. The last guaranteed tournament of the season, eight Storm wrestlers will try to punch their ticket to nationals from one of the country's toughest regions.

Simpson battles in 36-12 loss to Central
Simpson battles in 36-12 loss to Central

February 12, 2015

Simspon won three of eight contested matches but couldn't overcome a pair of forfeits in a 36-12 loss to Central on Thursday night at Hopper Gymnasium.

Storm overcome injuries, beat Buena Vista 26-13
Storm overcome injuries, beat Buena Vista 26-13

February 07, 2015

Simpson won five straight matches to close the dual and beat Buena Vista 26-13, snapping a 23-match Iowa Conference losing streak.

Wrestlers compete at Duhawk Open
Wrestlers compete at Duhawk Open

January 31, 2015

Just one day after a tough conference dual at Dubuque, a handful of Simpson wrestlers competed in the Duhawk Open. Five of Simpson’s eight wrestlers placed in the top six at the meet, where no team scores were kept.

Storm on wrong end of close matches in loss at Dubuque
Storm on wrong end of close matches in loss at Dubuque

January 30, 2015

Devan Berrian earned a win at 141 pounds but Simpson lost five matches by a combined nine points in a 36-3 loss at Dubuque on Friday.

Simpson faces nationally-ranked foes at IIAC Duals
Simpson faces nationally-ranked foes at IIAC Duals

January 24, 2015

Simpson hosted No. 25 Loras, No. 18 Luther and No. 9 Coe on the day. Simpson fell to Loras 39-4, Luther 31-15 and Coe 36-13.

Simpson set to host IIAC Duals this weekend
Simpson set to host IIAC Duals this weekend

January 23, 2015

Cowles Fieldhouse will serve as one of two sites for the 2015 Iowa Conference Wrestling Duals on Saturday, Jan. 23. Simpson is hosting three, nationally-ranked programs: Coe (9), Luther (18) and Loras (25).

Five place as Simpson takes fifth overall at Matman Invitational
Five place as Simpson takes fifth overall at Matman Invitational

January 17, 2015

The Simpson wrestling team had a strong showing at Cornell’s Matman Invitational on Saturday, placing fifth of 14 teams and placing five wrestlers in the top six.