DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The third-seeded Loras College Duhawks claimed the 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Soccer Tournament title with a 2-0 victory over fourth-seeded Simpson College from their home turf. The Duhawks will earn the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament.
This victory marks the Duhawks ninth tournament title in program history and first since 2021. The title comes under the direction of first year head coach Nick Rizzo.
Loras will learn their initial NCAA postseason destination during the selection show Monday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. (CT).
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 (0) at No. 3 Loras College (2)
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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.
