In its first road trip of the American Rivers Conference season, the Central College volleyball team fell in a five-set match against Simpson College Wednesday night.

Central (13-6, 1-1 conference) lost 25-27, 25-17, 25-16, 22-25, 15-11 against the Storm, ending an eight game winning streak entering the contest. Three different Central players recorded double-doubles in the loss. Setter Landry Pacha had 16 assists and 12 digs, setter Makayla Ribble had 25 assists and 14 digs, and outside hitter Leslie Snow had 19 kills and 15 digs. Libero Colleen Kenney had 31 digs, and middle hitter Kaitlyn Mumm had four blocks and two service aces to lead the Dutch.

Central travels to Monmouth College (Ill.) for a 5:30 pm match next Thursday.