CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) men's wrestling dual pods will bring the league's nine institutions into action on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Five teams (Coe, Loras, Luther, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Simpson) will face off against each other at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska, while the other four teams (Buena Vista, Central, Univ. of Dubuque, and Wartburg) will compete at University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa.
In the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) dual rankings on January 23, Wartburg was No. 2, Loras was No. 5, Coe was No. 7, Central was No. 9, and Luther was No. 12.
University of Dubuque Dual Pod Schedule
| Time |
Mat 1 |
Mat 2 |
| 10:00 a.m. |
University of Dubuque vs. Buena Vista University |
Central College vs. Wartburg College |
| 11:30 a.m. |
University of Dubuque vs. Central College |
Wartburg College vs. Buena Vista University |
| 1:00 p.m. |
University of Dubuque vs. Wartburg College |
Central College vs. Buena Vista University |
Nebraska Wesleyan University Dual Pod Schedule
| Time |
Center Mat |
West Mat |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Luther College vs. Loras College |
Simpson College vs. Coe College |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Simpson College |
Loras College vs. Coe College |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Loras College |
Luther College vs. Coe College |
| 12:45 p.m. |
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Luther College |
Loras College vs. Simpson College |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Coe College |
Simpson College vs. Luther College |
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.
