Simpson Basketball Teams Sweep Dubuque on Senior Day

The women's team won 72-65 and the men won 79-66 in a Senior Day doubleheader.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Simpson College basketball teams swept Dubuque University on Senior Day, with the women's team winning 72-65 and the men's team winning 79-66. The women's game featured 20 lead changes, while the men's team overcame a slow start to pull away in the second half.

Why it matters

The wins on Senior Day were an important boost for the Simpson basketball programs, keeping the men's team in contention for a conference tournament berth and providing a celebratory sendoff for the graduating seniors on both squads.

The details

In the women's game, Simpson overcame a strong effort from Dubuque, with Maddox DeVault leading the Storm with 24 points. The men's team was led by Levi Gurwell, Calix Calhill, and Bo Huston, who all scored over 20 points to power the victory.

  • The games were played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Both teams will next host Wartburg on Wednesday.

The players

Maddox DeVault

A key player for the Simpson women's basketball team, scoring 24 points in the win over Dubuque.

Levi Gurwell

A senior on the Simpson men's basketball team, he hit three 3-pointers and led the Storm in scoring in the first half before foul trouble limited his playing time.

Calix Calhill

A sophomore on the Simpson men's basketball team, he scored over 20 points to help power the Storm's victory.

Bo Huston

A senior on the Simpson men's basketball team, he also scored over 20 points in the win over Dubuque.

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What’s next

Both the Simpson men's and women's basketball teams will host Wartburg on Wednesday.

The takeaway

The sweep of Dubuque on Senior Day was an important boost for the Simpson basketball programs, keeping the men's team in contention for a conference tournament berth and providing a celebratory sendoff for the graduating seniors on both squads.