Simpson Athletic News
Volleyball Wins IIAC Tournament Championship
The Simpson volleyball team overwhelmed Wartburg in the IIAC Tournament Championship Match Saturday afternoon, sweeping the Knights 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-18).
Volleyball Advances to IIAC Championship
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.
Women's Soccer Knocks of Luther, Advances to Final
Nicole Dillenburg scored the game's only goal as No. 5 Simpson became the lowest seeded team to advance to the IIAC Tournament Final.
Men's Soccer Advances to Semifinals on PKs
Neither team could break into the scoring column for the first 110 minutes, but senior goalkeeper Josh Youngman sealed the deal in penalty kicks as Simpson advanced, 5-3.
Top-Seeded Storm Set to Host IIAC Tournament this Weekend
After winning the Iowa Conference regular season championship, the Simpson volleyball team will host the conference tournament, held Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7 at Cowles Fieldhouse.
Friesth, Petersen Earn IIAC Weekly Honors
Volleyball player Brittany Friesth and women's soccer player Megan Petersen each took home Iowa Conference Performer of the Week honors, the conference announced Tuesday.
Women's Soccer Advances in First Round
Sophomore Katherine Bird headed in the match's only goal and Megan Petersen made seven saves as Simpson avenged a regular-season loss to Wartburg with a 1-0 Tuesday in Waverly.
Soccer Teams Begin IIAC Tournament Tuesday
The Simpson men's and women's soccer teams hit the road for the first round of the IIAC Tournament, which begins Tuesday. The women play Wartburg at noon and the men play Luther at 4 p.m.
Volleyball Team Featured on Coaches' Show
Tune in to Iowa's True Oldies Channel 105.3 KEDB FM or online at www.kedb.fm as the Simpson volleyball team and head coach Lana Smith sit down with host, Zach Jevne.
Men's Swimming Makes History
The Simpson men's swimming team hit the water for the first time in school history. Competing at the Luther/Morningside triangular, the Storm lost its inaugural meet.