2024 Women's Volleyball News

Storm win final A-R-C match of the year, seniors honored
Storm win final A-R-C match of the year, seniors honored

November 06, 2024

The seniors were honored on Wednesday with a win against the Norse. The Storm won against Luther in four sets to complete their 2024 season.

Storm sweep Wartburg, first win over the Knights in over a decade
Storm sweep Wartburg, first win over the Knights in over a decade

November 02, 2024

The Simpson Storm took to the court today in Indianola, ultimately defeating the Knights, and having a record-breaking day for the team and individuals.

Storm fall to Coe in four sets, DenBeste with new career-high
Storm fall to Coe in four sets, DenBeste with new career-high

November 01, 2024

The Storm fell in four against Coe tonight, fighting hard to keep themselves in the match. Despite the loss, Morgan DenBeste recorded a new career-high in assists.

Schmidt receives all-tournament honors after outstanding weekend performance
Schmidt receives all-tournament honors after outstanding weekend performance

October 28, 2024

Schmidt's 36 kills and two aces led her to an all-tournament recognition this weekend following the Illinois Wesleyan Tournament.

Storm close nonconference schedule in Illinois
Storm close nonconference schedule in Illinois

October 26, 2024

Despite two tough losses on the road against Illinois Wesleyan and Albion, multiple players for the Storm recorded new career and season highs across the board.

Storm fall to No. 9 Millikin in opening match of tournament
Storm fall to No. 9 Millikin in opening match of tournament

October 25, 2024

The Storm fought hard against a nationally-ranked team, but came up short in a tough battle.

Photo Credits: Morgan Rosenbeck
Williams' season-high 19 kills leads Storm in sweep over Buena Vista

October 23, 2024

Emily Williams provided the firepower as her season-high 19 kills led the way in the Storm’s 3-0 sweep over Buena Vista on Wednesday night.

Storm play close sets, come up short against Central
Storm play close sets, come up short against Central

October 16, 2024

In a hard-fought conference battle, the Storm faced off against Central College. Simpson came up just short in straight sets.

Storm women fall to Dubuque in third conference match
Storm women fall to Dubuque in third conference match

October 12, 2024

The Storm fell in their third conference match today against Dubuque. Ella Meyer had a standout performance, and Jada Schmidt contributed three aces.

Storm fall to Loras in second conference match
Storm fall to Loras in second conference match

October 11, 2024

In a tight four set match, the Storm fell to Loras, despite impressive performances from multiple athletes.

Storm fight hard in conference opener, come up short against Neb. Wesleyan
Storm fight hard in conference opener, come up short against Neb. Wesleyan

October 02, 2024

Despite outstanding performances for many members of the team, the Simpson Storm came up short in their conference opener.

Storm drop day two matches in Waverly, Williams named to All-Tournament Team
Storm drop day two matches in Waverly, Williams named to All-Tournament Team

September 21, 2024

The Simpson women dropped two hard-fought matches this weekend. Despite the losses, Emily Williams received honors, and many players had standout weekends.

Storm win five-set thriller against Saint Benedict
Storm win five-set thriller against Saint Benedict

September 20, 2024

In the first night of the Wartburg Tournament, the Storm defeated Saint Benedict, with Emily Williams and Morgan DenBeste having standout performances.

Storm fall in hard-fought five set matchup in Grinnell
Storm fall in hard-fought five set matchup in Grinnell

September 18, 2024

The Storm took to the court tonight in Grinnell for a mid-week match. Although the team fell to Grinnell, Emily Williams and Jada Schmidt recorded high kill numbers on the night.

Williams' standout performance gains all-tournament honors
Williams' standout performance gains all-tournament honors

September 16, 2024

Emily Williams received all-tournament honors for the first time this season, being named to the Cornell All-Tournament Team after leading the Storm to a victory over No. 21 Cornell College.

Photo by Jared Oosterhuis
Simpson defeats No. 21 Cornell in weekend finale

September 14, 2024

The Storm split their two games today against Augsburg and Cornell, respectively. In their five-set victory against Cornell, Audrey Behrens recorded a career-high five aces.