DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The Simpson College Storm claimed the 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Women's Soccer Tournament title after defeating the University of Dubuque, 2-0. The Storm will punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with the league's automatic berth.
This victory marks Simpson's second tournament title in program history, and first since 1999. The title comes under the direction of head coach Jeremy Reinert.
The Storm will learn their initial NCAA postseason destination during the selection show on Monday, November 9 at 10:30 a.m. (CT).
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 (2) at No. 2 University of Dubuque (0)
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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.
