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Storm Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Simpson Basketball Teams Fall Short in Storm Lake
Women's team loses 73-57, men's team falls 72-71 in close game against Buena Vista
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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The Simpson College basketball teams came up empty in their American Rivers Conference doubleheader against Buena Vista in Storm Lake on Saturday. The women's team lost 73-57, while the men's team dropped a close 72-71 decision.
Why it matters
This was a tough weekend for the Simpson basketball programs, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the conference season. The losses put a dent in their hopes for postseason berths, making the upcoming matchup against rival Central College even more crucial.
The details
In the women's game, Simpson stayed close early but Buena Vista pulled away with a big third quarter run. Maddax DeVault led the Storm with 17 points. On the men's side, Simpson jumped out to an early lead but couldn't hold on, with Calix Cahill's last-second shot attempt falling short.
- The games were played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
- The women's game was the first half of the doubleheader.
- The men's game was the nightcap.
The players
Maddax DeVault
A player on the Simpson women's basketball team who led the Storm with 17 points in the loss.
Calix Cahill
A player on the Simpson men's basketball team who scored a team-high 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the close defeat.
Isaac Averill
A player on the Simpson men's basketball team who added 13 points in the loss.
What’s next
The Simpson basketball teams will look to rebound when they face rival Central College on the road on Wednesday, February 12th. The games will be broadcast live on 94.3 KNIA.
The takeaway
This was a tough weekend for the Simpson basketball programs, as they failed to pick up wins against Buena Vista. The losses put a dent in their conference standings, making the upcoming matchup against rival Central College even more crucial as they try to keep their postseason hopes alive.
