ST. PETER, Minn. - The Wartburg College Knights survived a close game in the opening round against Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Knights grabbed a 57-56 win to continue to represent the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) in the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament.
Lauren Golinghorst led the Knights with 14 points to be a strong force to push Wartburg to victory. Sara Faber and Jaedon Murphy both accounted for ten points in the win.
Wartburg will face Gustavus Adolphus, Saturday, March 8, at 7:30p in St. Peter, Minnesota.
First & Second Round Schedule | Gustavus Adolphus Regional
Friday, March 7
Game 1: Wartburg (57) vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point (56)
Game 2: Gustavus Adolphus vs. Wisconsin Lutheran - 7:30p
Saturday, March 8
Game 3: Wartburg vs. Gustavus Adolphus - 7:30p
About the American Rivers Conference
The Conference dates back to December 8, 1922, when representatives from 12 colleges got together and formed the "Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association." Honoring its heritage in Iowa and its expansion outside the state, the American Rivers Conference brand was established on August 9, 2018, to build on the academic and athletic success provided by its legacy, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The A-R-C has nine full-time members: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College.
