CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The championship match is set in the 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Soccer Tournament as the top seeds prevailed in the semifinal round. The championship match will take place on the campus of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
No. 4 Central College took No. 1 Luther College to overtime, but the Norse grabbed a 1-0 win to advance in the bracket. No. 2 Wartburg College had a dominant first half against No. 3 Loras College, and even after a late push from the Duhawks, the Knights won 3-2 to move on.
The Norse and the Knights will collide on Saturday, November 8 from the Luther College Soccer Pitch. A full preview will be available Saturday morning.
First Round - Saturday, November 1
No. 5 Nebraska Wesleyan University (0) at No. 4 Central College (2)
No. 6 Simpson College (0) at No. 3 Loras College (7)
Semifinals - Wednesday, November 5
No. 4 Central College (0) at No. 1 Luther College (1)
No. 3 Loras College (2) at No. 2 Wartburg College (3)
Championship - Saturday, November 8
No. 2 Wartburg College at No. 1 Luther College - TBD
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.
