CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has once again demonstrated its excellence in Division III, with all nine member institutions earning spots in the final LEARFIELD Directors' Cup standings. Notably, four of these institutions secured positions within the top 100, underscoring the conference's depth and competitiveness.
The 2024-25 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Division III Final Standings were released earlier today, June 10.
Wartburg leads the way standings in 26th place with 580.50 points, followed by Loras in 38th place (449.75), and then the University of Dubuque in 58th place (332.00). The Dutch of Central round out the league institutions residing in the top 100 sitting at 84th with 245.00 points. Rounding out the final standings for the A-R-C is Nebraska Wesleyan (152nd - 126.00), Coe (156th - 122.75), Simpson (168th - 105.00), Luther (194th - 82.00), and Buena Vista (266th - 42.50).
As the A-R-C continues to build on its rich history and legacy, the 2024-25 Directors' Cup standings serve as a proud reminder of the conference's enduring commitment to athletic excellence on the national stage.
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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.
