PELLA, Iowa / INDIANOLA, Iowa -- The semifinals are set in the 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Women's Soccer Tournament after the first round matches finished up this evening. The semifinals will be played in Dubuque, Iowa.
No. 4 Simpson College hosted No. 5 Wartburg College and grabbed the 1-0 win at home to advance to the semifinals. The Storm now more on to play top-seeded Loras College on Wednesday.
No. 3 Central College defeated No. 6 Nebraska Wesleyan University in dominating fashion, 4-0, to advance to the semifinals. The Dutch will face No. 2 University of Dubuque on Wednesday.
A full preview of the semifinals matches will be available on Wednesday.
First Round - Saturday, October 31
No. 5 Wartburg College (0) at No. 4 Simpson College (1)
No. 6 Nebraska Wesleyan University (0) at No. 3 Central College (4)
Semifinals - Wednesday, November 4
No. 4 Simpson College at No. 1 Loras College - 5:00 p.m.
No. 3 Central College at No. 2 University of Dubuque - 5:00 p.m.
Championship - Saturday, November 7
Semifinal #1 Winner vs. Semifinal #2 Winner
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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 eight full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. The A-R-C also includes two affiliate members for men’s and women’s swimming & diving: Illinois Tech and University of Minnesota Morris.
