Univ. of Dubuque Wins Seventh A-R-C Women's Golf Title in Eight Years

Central's Allie Pfantz Claims Medalist Honors

10/13/2026 7:20:00 PM

By: Ali (Wilson) Becker, A-R-C Associate Commissioner

WATERLOO, Iowa -- The University of Dubuque secured its seventh American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) title in the last eight years after posting a 317 in the final round to best the field by 31 shots. Wartburg College finished runner-up. Central's Allie Pfantz is taking home individual medalist honors after posting a three-round total of 235, besting the field of 40 by three shots. 

Pfantz earns Golfer of the Year honors as well after her medalist finish at the championship. This is her first individual title at the championship, but her third of the season. Pfantz earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2024. 
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The Spartans never lost their lead throughout the championship. UD was led by Drew Hoffer, individual runner-up. Hoffer posted a three-round total of 238. 

Dustin Bierman of UD was named the Coach of the Year, as voted on by the league's head coaches. He is earning this honor for the seventh time in his career, on the women's side. 
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UD has now earned the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championship, which will take place in May in Williamsburg, Virginia at Kingsmill Resort. 

Rookie of the Year is presented to the student-athlete in the field that is using their first season of eligibilty in collegaite athletics. Sophia Thier of UD earned this honor after finishing fourth at this year's championship with a three-round total of 240. 
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All-Conference is presented to the top-ten finishers while Honorable Mention goes to places 11 through 15. 

All-Conference: 
1. Allie Pfantz, Central (235)
2. Drew Hoffer, Univ. of Dubuque (238)
3. Payton Morton, Univ. of Dubuque (240)*
4. Sophia Thier, Univ. of Dubuque (240)*
5. Brenna Bodensteiner, Wartburg (241)
6. Kaycee Newman, Univ. of Dubuque (242)
7. Hannah Swanson, Buena Vista (246)
8. Mady Mummelthei, Wartburg (248)*
9. Peyton Hartman, Buena Vista (248)*
10. Ashlyn Kramer, Simpson (251)

*Places 2nd through 9th are determined by a scorecard playoff

Honorable Mention: 
T-11. Olivia Hines, Univ. of Dubuque (252)
T-11. Kaylin Long, Simpson (252)
T-13. Ellen Pechen, Loras (253)
T-13. Lia Maxwell, Coe (253)
15. Elish Flynn, Loras (255)
 
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Team Standings: 
1. Univ. of Dubuque (959)
2. Wartburg (990)
3. Buena Vista (1017)
4. Simpson (1018)
5. Central (1036)
6. Loras (1057)
7. Coe (1070)
8. Nebraska Wesleyan (1120)
 

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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.