LONG GROVE, Iowa – After 18 holes of the 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Women’s Golf Championship, University of Dubuque (310) holds onto a 15-shot advantage over Coe College (325). Drew Hoffer led the Spartans in perfect fall weather conditions as she leads the individual race after an impressive 74 in the opening round. Her round was highlighted by three birdies.
Second round tee times will begin tomorrow at 10:00a with all teams teeing off No. 1 with the first wave including Simpson, Central, and Nebraska Wesleyan. The second wave will begin at 10:45a with Wartburg, Buena Vista, and Luther. The third and final wave begins at 11:30a with Univ. of Dubuque, Coe, and Loras.
Team Standings:
1. Univ. of Dubuque (310)
2. Coe (325)
3. Loras (327)
4. Wartburg (331)
T-5. Buena Vista (336)
T-5. Luther (336)
7. Simpson (345)
T-8. Central (350)
T-8. Nebraska Wesleyan (350)
Individual Standings:
1. Drew Hoffer, Univ. of Dubuque (74)
2. Leah Balsbaugh, Univ. of Dubuque (75)
T-3. Ellen Pechen, Loras (77)
T-3. Annemarie Schloo, Luther (77)
T-3. Jenna Bistline, Loras (77)
T-3. Paige Franzen, Coe (77)
T-7. O’Brasia Amos, Nebraska Wesleyan (78)
T-7. Allie Pfantz, Central (78)
T-9. Peyton Morton, Univ. of Dubuque (79)
T-9. Brenna Bodensteiner, Wartburg (79)
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About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
