Simpson advances to A-R-C semifinals with win over Coe

The Simpson College volleyball team advanced to the American Rivers Conference semifinals after defeating Coe College 3-1 Tuesday night in Indianola. The Storm won the match 25-22, 19-25, 25-21 and 25-19 to secure their spot in the next round of the tournament. Simpson finished with 49 kills and a .159 hitting percentage, compared to Coe’s 38 kills and .090 hitting percentage. The Storm also recorded seven blocks, while holding the Kohawks to four. Simpson secured home-court advantage after finishing the regular season with an 18-9 record and a 4-3 conference record. Coe came into the match with a 10-18 record overall and a 3-4 record in conference play. Alongside their offensive dominance, they gained advantages in blocks and hitting percentage. Senior Emily Williams led the way with a team-high 17 total points, with 16 of those being kills. With a hitting percentage of .316, she was also able to add in six digs during the game.

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