Simpson averaged 21.5 points and eight rebounds and shot 55.6% in two games for the Blue Knights. Simpson scored 24 points with three rebounds on 11-15 shooting in the 77-65 loss to Division II St. Martin's (WA) on December 31 and netted 19 points with 13 boards on 9-21 shooting in the 75-63 loss to Division II 16th ranked Western Washington on January 2.