Storm drop back-and-forth A-R-C battle at Coe

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – In a tightly-contested battle featuring 11 ties and 17 lead changes, the Simpson College women's basketball team narrowly fell 73-66 to Coe in American Rivers Conference action.

Neither team led by more than three points until a 3-point basket by Kelly Knight gave Coe (7-1, 2-0 A-R-C) a 40-36 edge with just over 15 minutes left in the second half. Back-and-forth action continued through the end of the period, with the Kohawks clinging to a 51-48 advantage going into the fourth.

Simpson (3-5, 1-1 A-R-C) came out strong in the fourth quarter, using a 10-4 run to grab a 58-57 lead with 5:08 remaining. However, the Kohawks responded with a decisive 12-1 run powered by clutch triples from Ellie Wisner and Caydee Kirkham for a 67-59 advantage. Coe went 6-for-6 at the line in the final minute, ending the contest a perfect 16-for-16 in free throws.

TOP CONTRIBUTORS

• Haley Rasmussen: 17 points
• Molly Lutmer: 11 points, 3 rebounds
• Morgan Pietig: 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
• Ella Anderson: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists
• Elle Street: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

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Simpson hosts Dubuque on Saturday at 2 p.m.