DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The championship match is set in the 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Women's Soccer Tournament. The championship match will take place on the campus of the University of Dubuque after an exciting night of semifinal matches.
The No. 2 University of Dubuque Spartans took down No. 3 Central College, 1-0. No. 4 Simpson College took down No. 1 Loras College, 0-0 (3-2), from the Rock Bowl to advance to the championship match. This was the first time since 2001 the Storm defeated the Duhawks.
The two teams will clash on Saturday, November 7 from Oyen Field at the University of Dubuque, with a time still to be determined. A full preview will be available on Saturday morning.
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 (0,3) at No. 1 Loras College (0,2)
No. 3 Central College at No. 2 University of Dubuque (1)
Championship - Saturday, November 7
No. 4 Simpson College at No. 2 University of Dubuque - TBD
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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.
