CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The championship match is set to roll on Saturday in the 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Women's Volleyball Tournament. The championship match is set to be played in Dubuque, Iowa.
In a five-set thriller, the top-seeded University of Dubuque Spartans defeated No. 4 Central College (26-24, 26-28, 13-25, 25-22, 15-12). The Spartans will host the championship match on Saturday.
No. 2 Coe College defeated No. 3 Simpson College in three straight sets (25-20, 26-24, 25-21) in the semifinal round from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Kohawks advance to the championship match on Saturday.
A full preview of the championship match will be released Saturday morning.
First Round - Tuesday, November 11th
No. 5 Nebraska Wesleyan University (0) at No. 4 Central (3)
No. 6 Wartburg College (1) at No. 3 Simpson College (3)
Semifinals - Thursday, November 13th
No. 4 Central College (2) at No. 1 University of Dubuque (3)
No. 3 Simpson College (0) at No. 2 Coe College (3)
Championship - Saturday, November 15th
No. 2 Coe College at No. 1 University of Dubuque - 7:00 p.m.
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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.
