Simpson Basketball Teams End Seasons

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The Simpson College basketball seasons have come to a close, with the women's team losing in the first round of the American Rivers Conference Tournament and the men's team missing the tournament altogether. The women's team graduates several key seniors, while the men's team will lose three senior contributors but returns its leading scorer and rebounder.

Why it matters

Simpson College is a small private school in Pella, Iowa, and its basketball teams are an important part of the community. The end of the season marks the conclusion of another year of competition and the transition to the next season, with roster changes and the potential for new players to step up.

The details

The Simpson women's team lost 77-72 at home to Luther in the first round of the A-R-C tournament, finishing the season 13-13 overall and 9-7 in conference play. Key seniors graduating include Maddax DeVault, who led the team in scoring at 17.3 points per game and shot over 88% from the free throw line. The Simpson men's team missed the conference tournament, ending their season 9-16 overall and 6-10 in the A-R-C. They lose three senior contributors in Bo Huston, Levi Gurwell, and Marcus Haupert, but return leading scorer Cam Henderson and leading rebounder Calix Cahill.

• The women's team lost in the first round of the A-R-C tournament on February 25, 2026.
• The men's team played their final game of the season on February 21, 2026, losing 76-71 at Coe College.