ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- The Loras College Duhawks fell short in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. This was the fifth consecutive season the Duhawks represented the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) in the tournament.
Loras fell to North Central (Ill.) from the Collegaite Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, 3-1, to conclude their 2025 season.
Head coach Matt Pucci guided the Duhawks to a 15-2-2 overall record this season.
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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.
