CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The NCAA announced earlier this week that American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) tournament champion, Loras College, will head north to Northfield, Minnesota for the opening rounds of the 2026 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament.
The Duhawks are back in the big dance for the first time since 2021 as they prepare to face Wisconsin-Superior in the opening round of the tournament. Wisconsin-Superior comes from the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) and earned the league's automatic berth to the tournament. Loras earned the league's automatic bid after claiming their ninth tournament title in program history.
Game times from Northfield will be at 11:00 a.m. for St. Olaf vs. Grinnell and 1:30 p.m. for Loras vs. Wisconsin-Superior on Saturday, November 14. The two winners will face on Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m.
In the selection NPI rankings, St. Olaf came in at No. 7, Wisconsin-Superior at No. 58, Loras at No. 75, and Grinnell at No. 98.
Head coach Nick Rizzo is leading the Duhawks to their 14th NCAA tournament appearance in his first season.
First & Second Round Schedule - St. Olaf Regional
Saturday, November 14 - First Round
Game 1: St. Olaf vs. Grinnell - 11:00 a.m.
Game 2: Loras vs. Wisconsin-Superior - 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 15 - Second Round
Game 3: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner - 1:00 p.m.
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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.
