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Christensen closes career with All-American nod
Christensen closes career with All-American nod

November 18, 2009

A fitting end to an illustrious career, Simpson senior Tara Christensen once again established herself as one of the top players in the nation.

Simpson falls in first round
Simpson falls in first round

November 12, 2009

Making its third NCAA Volleyball Championship appearance in four years, Simpson couldn't get past eighth-ranked Carthage in the opening round, as the Lady Reds prevailed 3-0.

Five Simpson volleyball players earn postseason honors
Five Simpson volleyball players earn postseason honors

November 09, 2009

First-Team All-Iowa Conference honorees Tara Christensen and Lara Gillespie led a group of five Simpson volleyball players earning All-Iowa Conference recognition for the 2009 season.

Storm heading to St. Louis for rematch with Carthage
Storm heading to St. Louis for rematch with Carthage

November 09, 2009

The Simpson women's volleyball team's seventh trip to the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship goes through St. Louis, where the Storm will face No. 8 Carthage on Thursday.

Simpson sweeps Wartburg in IIAC Championship
Simpson sweeps Wartburg in IIAC Championship

November 07, 2009

The Simpson volleyball won its sixth Iowa Conference Tournament Championship in impressive fashion, blanking Wartburg 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-18) Saturday afternoon at Cowles Fieldhouse.

Simpson defeats Loras to advance to final
Simpson defeats Loras to advance to final

November 06, 2009

The top-seeded Simpson volleyball team took care of business in the semifinal round of the 2009 Iowa Conference Volleyball Tournament, defeating No. 5 Loras, 3-1 at Cowles Fieldhouse Friday night.

Friesth earns IIAC weekly honors
Friesth earns IIAC weekly honors

November 03, 2009

A pair of Simpson student-athletes earned Iowa Conference Performer of the Week honors in their respective sports, as volleyball player Brittany Friesth and women’s soccer player Megan Petersen each took home the weekly award.

2009 IIAC Volleyball Tournament
2009 IIAC Volleyball Tournament

November 03, 2009

Simpson hosts 2009 Iowa Conference Volleyball Tournament.

Storm falls to Carthage, UW-Whitewater
Storm falls to Carthage, UW-Whitewater

October 31, 2009

Simpson lost both matches on the second day of the UW-Whitewater Invitational.

Storm splits at Whitewater
Storm splits at Whitewater

October 30, 2009

The Simpson volleyball team defeated Milikin 3-0 and lost to UW-Platteville 3-2 on the first day at the UW-Whitewater Volleyball Invitational IV Friday.

Storm wins rematch, conference championship
Storm wins rematch, conference championship

October 27, 2009

With the conference championship on the line, the Simpson volleyball team answered the call with a thrilling 3-2 win over Wartburg Tuesday night.

Dunlavy earns first IIAC weekly award
Dunlavy earns first IIAC weekly award

October 21, 2009

Simpson middle hitter Megan Dunlavy earned Iowa Conference Performer of the Week honors as an attacker for the week ending Oct. 18.

Storm continues to roll, sets up re-match
Storm continues to roll, sets up re-match

October 20, 2009

The Simpson volleyball team shut out Coe 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-22) Tuesday night to set up a much anticipated match-up with Wartburg next week.

Storm splits on day one at Elmhurst
Storm splits on day one at Elmhurst

October 16, 2009

The Simpson volleyball team split its two matches on the first day of the Elmhurst Invitational on Friday, defeating Wheaton in the opener, 3-0 before dropping game two to Concordia-Chicago, 3-2.

Christensen reaches 5,000 as Simpson sweeps UD
Christensen reaches 5,000 as Simpson sweeps UD

October 14, 2009

Simpson sent its seniors off in style and Tara Christensen attached another milestone to her resume in the Storm’s final home match of the season.

Gillespie earns IIAC weekly honors
Gillespie earns IIAC weekly honors

October 13, 2009

Simpson volleyball player Lara Gillespie earned Iowa Conference Performer of the Week honors.