2021 Volleyball News
Jacobs, Paxson named SC ESPY Newcomers of the Year
July 19, 2022
Simpson College volleyball junior Jessica Jacobs and shooting sports’ sophomore Breydon Paxson have been named the 2021-22 SC ESPY Female and Male Newcomers of the Year.
Simpson volleyball recognized for academic excellence
July 18, 2022
For the 14th year in a row, the Simpson College volleyball team earned the United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award.
Sixty-two student-athletes land on A-R-C All-Academic Team
December 03, 2021
Sixty-two Simpson student-athletes competing in fall sports earned a spot on the 2021-22 American Rivers Conference All-Academic Team, as announced by the league on Friday.
Three Storm volleyball players earn A-R-C honors
November 04, 2021
For the first time since the 2010 season, the Simpson College volleyball team had three student-athletes land on the American Rivers Conference All-Conference Team, as announced by the league on Thursday.
Storm drop five-set battle to Loras in A-R-C Tournament
November 02, 2021
Jessica Jacobs had a career-high 30 kills, Iman Ghalibaf tallied a career-best 35 digs, and the Storm defense had their highest dig total in over 125 games, but Loras avenged its five-set regular season loss with a 3-2 victory over the Simpson College volleyball team in the first round of the American Rivers Conference Championship.
Simpson volleyball concludes regular season at Augustana Pumpkin Bash
October 30, 2021
The Simpson College volleyball team closed the regular season with three non-conference games at the Augustana Pumpkin Bash between Friday and Saturday.
Storm fall victim to Buena Vista rally
October 27, 2021
The Simpson College volleyball team jumped out to a 2-0 lead over Buena Vista on Wednesday night but was unable to stall the Beaver’s comeback as the home team rallied to steal the five-set victory on their Senior Night.
Simpson swept by Coe on the road
October 23, 2021
The Storm volleyball team rounded out back-to-back nights of American Rivers Conference action with a 3-0 loss to Coe in Kohawk Arena on Saturday night.
No. 5 Knights cruise past Storm
October 22, 2021
In the first of two tough matches against top American Rivers Conference foes this weekend, the Simpson College volleyball team dropped a three-set decision to No. 5 Wartburg on Friday night.
Jacobs named to Millikin Classic All-Tournament Team
October 18, 2021
Following a strong offensive performance at the Millikin 5 State Classic last weekend, junior Jessica Jacobs was named to the All-Tournament Team on Monday afternoon.
Simpson splits non-conference matches
October 16, 2021
The Simpson volleyball team split a pair of non-conference matches on the final day of the Millikin 5 State Classic.
Volleyball falls to Trine in three
October 15, 2021
The Simpson College volleyball team was defeated by Trine University in their first match at the Millikin 5 State Classic. The Thunder used a pair of 25-19 victories around a 25-20 win to hand the Storm the Friday evening loss.
Simpson returns to win column in 3-2 victory over Loras
October 09, 2021
After sitting down 2-1, Simpson College battled back to win 3-2 over Loras to snap a six-match losing streak in the series and win its fourth American Rivers Conference contest of the season on Saturday.
Storm suffer three-set defeat against Dubuque
October 08, 2021
Jessica Jacobs posted double-digit kills for the third match in a row, but the Simpson College volleyball team couldn’t get into rhythm offensively and suffered their first American Rivers Conference loss of the season against Dubuque on Friday evening.
Simpson defeats Central, remains unbeaten in A-R-C play
September 29, 2021
Simpson College volleyball improved to 3-0 in American Rivers Conference play for the first time since 2009 with a 3-1 (27-25, 16-25, 25-22. 25-23) triumph against Central on Wednesday.
Volleyball sweeps Luther in A-R-C battle
September 21, 2021
The Simpson College volleyball team earned its second straight American Rivers Conference victory in a 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-23) sweep at Luther on Tuesday.
