LINCOLN, Neb. / DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The semifinals are set in the 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Soccer Tournament after the first round matchups concluded this Halloween evening. The semifinals are set to be played Wednesday, November 5 in Dubuque, Iowa and Waverly, Iowa.
No. 3 Loras College took down No. 6 Central College, 1-0, to open up their postseason journey. The Duhawks will travel to Waverly, Iowa on Wednesday evening for the semifinal matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
No. 5 Simpson College went on the road to No. 4 Nebraska Wesleyan University and grabbed the exciting 2-1 win to advance to play at top-seeded University of Dubuque in the semifinal round. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
A full preview of the semifinal matches will be available on Wednesday.
First Round - Saturday, October 31
No. 5 Simpson College (2) at No. 4 Nebraska Wesleyan University (1)
No. 6 Central College (0) at No. 3 Loras College (1)
Semifinals - Wednesday, November 4
No. 5 Simpson College at No. 1 University of Dubuque - 7:30 p.m.
No. 3 Loras College at No. 2 Wartburg College - 7:00 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.
