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Simpson College - Recap

From site: Basketball (women)

It was the American Rivers Conference opener for Luther and the second game of the league schedule for Simpson tonight in the Regents Center. The Storm jumped out to a 47-31 halftime lead en route to a 81-64 victory.

In the third quarter, Luther battled back from its 16-point deficit, to pull to with seven (59-52) with a little under two minutes left in the frame. The Storm answered with a 9-1 run and were never challenged the rest of the game. 

Luther was led by Sarah Holtz and Laura Hamilton who both produced double digit point totals. Holtz matched a career high with a game high 18 points. Hamilton tallied 15 and also had a double-double thanks to 11 rebounds. Her 11 boards matched her career high.

Four Simpson players reached double figures led by Cassie Chubb and Jenna Taylor who both had a double-double. Chubb scored 14 points and had 10 rebounds, while Taylor was credited with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Box Score

The loss gives Luther an overall record of 1-4, 0-1 in the A-R-C. Simpson leveled its league record to 1-1, 4-1 overall.

Luther returns to action this Wednesday night when it will host the University of Dubuque. Start time is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Sponsor: Basketball (women)

Contact: David Blanchard, 563-387-1586

Laura Hamilton

Sarah Holtz