The Simpsonian · Dubuque, IA
Simpson women’s soccer captures first A-R-C tournament title since 1999
Simpson College women’s soccer is returning to the NCAA Tournament after claiming the American Rivers Conference, or A-R-C, tournament title for the first time since 1999. The Storm secured the title with a 2-0 win over the University of Dubuque on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Dubuque, Iowa. The title is the second in program history and caps a postseason run that included victories over Wartburg College and Loras College. Simpson will make its fourth NCAA Tournament appearance and its third in the last four seasons. The NCAA Division III selection show on Monday, Nov. 9, announced that the Storm will travel to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, to compete in the first round of the tournament. They will play Hope College on Friday, Nov. 13. Simpson opened the conference tournament Oct. 31 with a 1-0 victory over Wartburg at Buxton Stadium. Savannah Schneider scored in the 18th minute off an assist from Abby Bell.
