2024-25 Women's Basketball News https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us Women’s basketball ranks 10th in WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor Roll https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250723j7yfus Simpson earned a top-10 spot on the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, landing at No. 10 in NCAA Division III for the 2024-25 season. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250723j7yfus Storm seniors break records, take home SC ESPY awards https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250616lsfli6 Seniors J Jensen III and Haley Rasmussen cemented their names in the record books during the 2024-25 athletic year, leaving behind legacies and earning this year’s SC ESPY Record-Breaking Performers of the Year awards. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250616lsfli6 Rasmussen, Storm reign from long range https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250501jse17r Haley Rasmussen wrapped up her Simpson career in record-breaking fashion, earning the NCAA Division III Statistical Champion title for 3-point percentage after shooting a blistering 51.7% from deep — the highest single-season mark in program history. Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250501jse17r Simpson places five on CSC Academic All-District Basketball Team https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250327jl4l7r Maddax DeVault, Molly Lutmer, Haley Rasmussen, Elle Street, and Levi Gurwell all earned academic all-district recognition. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250327jl4l7r Thirty-five student-athletes earn all-academic recognition https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250321k35fml Thirty-five student-athletes competing in winter sports have earned recognition on the 2024-25 A-R-C All-Academic Team. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250321k35fml Four Storm standouts earn all-conference honors https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250304jx14s5 Senior guards Molly Lutmer and Haley Rasmussen earned first team honors, while forward Ella Anderson and junior guard Elle Street received honorable mention recognition. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250304jx14s5 Storm fall to Dutch in A-R-C Tournament https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250225ys3g0g Simpson fell 96-89 in double overtime to Central in the American Rivers Conference Tournament First Round. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250225ys3g0g Lutmer surpasses 1,000 points, Simpson beats Buena Vista in regular season finale https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250219y6pfgw Senior Molly Lutmer became the 21st member of the 1,000-point club and Simpson captured an 80-55 win over Buena Vista to close the regular season. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250219y6pfgw Storm strike big in second quarter, overpower Loras for 10th conference win https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250216qfjqgr Simpson dominated the second quarter and rode another stellar performance from Molly Lutmer to an 80-52 road victory over Loras. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250216qfjqgr Simpson blows past Nebraska Wesleyan https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250213wy4mwq Scoring 65 points between just the second and third quarters, the Storm blew past Nebraska Wesleyan for a dominant 100-65 American Rivers Conference victory. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250213wy4mwq Lutmer garners athlete of the week honors after 37-point outburst https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250210op5cz7 Fresh off one of the greatest scoring performances in program history, Molly Lutmer has been named the American Rivers Conference Athlete of the Week. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250210op5cz7 Lutmer’s 37 points power Storm to thrilling Senior Day overtime victory https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250208xb965z Molly Lutmer erupted for 37 points, Haley Rasmussen and Elle Street combined for 34 more, and the Simpson College women’s basketball team picked up a crucial win in American Rivers Conference play on Senior Day, defeating Luther 88-83 in overtime. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250208xb965z Storm rally falls short as Coe pulls away late https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250205xrevc3 Simpson rallied to erase a double-digit deficit but fell 82-68 to Coe after a strong finish by the Kohawks. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250205xrevc3 No. 11/12 Knights stifle Storm offense https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250201uqk9b5 Simpson could not find an offensive rhythm in a 65-46 setback to No. 11/12 Wartburg on Saturday. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250201uqk9b5 Lutmer, Rasmussen surpass 20 as Storm push win streak to four https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250129v8s5ma Winning their fourth in a row and 47th straight in the series, Simpson continued its dominance over Central with a commanding 76-49 victory on Wednesday night. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250129v8s5ma Storm compete season sweep over Spartans https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250125s7p5de Simpson completed its first season sweep of Dubuque since 2021-22 on Saturday with a 75-68 victory on the road. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250125s7p5de Lutmer grabs A-R-C Player of the Week honor https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250120n1daxb Coming off two wins in American Rivers Conference play, senior guard Molly Lutmer has been named the league’s Player of the Week. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250120n1daxb Rasmussen scores 1,000th point as Storm blow past Loras https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250118vrr7xo Highlighted by Haley Rasmussen’s 1,000th career point, the Storm rolled past Loras 83-52 and picked up a critical win in the A-R-C standings on Saturday. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250118vrr7xo Simpson finishes strong against Buena Vista https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250115uthbmt Simpson powered past Buena Vista with a strong second half, earning a 77-55 American Rivers Conference victory on the road. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250115uthbmt Simpson edged by Luther on the road https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250111qo5zgi Molly Lutmer's 27 points weren't quite enough for the Storm to sneak past the second ranked A-R-C Luther Norse. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250111qo5zgi Storm sail past Neb. Wesleyan in defiant fashion https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250108un197g The Storm's performance against Nebraska Wesleyan put up season-high numbers for the squad, improving their record to 3-2 in conference play. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250108un197g Second half struggles plague Storm against No. 2/11 Knights https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250104tj3shw Simpson came out strong but couldn’t sustain momentum in the second half, falling 61-49 to No. 2/11 Wartburg on Saturday afternoon at Cowles Fieldhouse. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250104tj3shw Storm dominate second half, defeat Vikings 69-50 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241221svfpbt Simpson used a dominant effort in the second half to come away with a 69-50 win over Lawrence at the Daytona Beach Shootout. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241221svfpbt Simpson upended by Mount Union in Daytona Beach https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241220o4fxbc Simpson was upended 80-54 by Mount Union in its first game at the Daytona Beach Shootout. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241220o4fxbc Storm post fourth-highest margin of victory in team history https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241214s696x0 Six players scored in double figures and Simpson unleashed a dominant performance to secure one of the most lopsided victories in program history, a 115-40 win over Faith Baptist Bible. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241214s696x0 Street nets 22 as Simpson downs Dubuque https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241207u6q8u6 Elle Street recorded a new career high behind 8 of 9 shooting, Molly Lutmer and Haley Rasmussen combined for 38 points, and Simpson beat Dubuque 87-79. Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241207u6q8u6 Storm drop back-and-forth A-R-C battle at Coe https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241204v2tciv In a tightly-contested battle featuring 11 ties and 17 lead changes, Simpson fell 73-66 to Coe. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241204v2tciv Storm open December with loss against nationally-ranked Warhawks https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241201vunwz4 Simpson wrapped up its weekend at the Gunderson Hotel and Suites Thanksgiving Classic with a hard-fought 79-63 loss to No. 3/4 Wis.-Whitewater. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241201vunwz4 Women’s basketball edged by Saint Benedict https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241130vvnf43 Simpson mounted a valiant fourth quarter comeback but ultimately fell short to Saint Benedict. Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241130vvnf43 Lutmer’s career high leads Simpson past Central https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2024112706305e Molly Lutmer scored a career-high 28 points and Simpson made it 46 consecutive wins over Central with a 95-87 American Rivers Conference victory inside Cowles Fieldhouse. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2024112706305e