CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Soccer Tournament championship match is slated for this evening, Saturday, November 7 on the campus of Loras College ini Dubuque, Iowa at the Rock Bowl.
No. 3 Loras College (13-3-2 overall, 4-1-2 A-R-C) is hosting the No. 5 Simpson College Storm (6-6-5 overall, 2-4-1 A-R-C) for the championship match. On October 21, these two programs met on the pitch in Indianola and the Duhawks grabbed the 4-0 win.
The Duhawks are looking for their ninth overall tournament title and first since 2021, while the Storm are in search of their first title since 2000 and second overall.
Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. from the Rock Bowl. The champion will earn the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament.
Admission:
Ticket prices will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students without a valid A-R-C ID and seniors (60 and older). Children 5 and under, and all current students with valid A-R-C ID shall be admitted free.
Live Stream:
A live stream will be provided through the
American Rivers Sports Network.
Merchandise:
Merchandise is available through the league's
Game One partnership.
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 (0, 6) at No. 1 University of Dubuque (0, 5)
No. 3 Loras College (1) at No. 2 Wartburg College (0)
Championship - Saturday, November 7
No. 5 Simpson College at No. 3 Loras College - 6:00 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.
