CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- Women's wrestlers of the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) embark on Cowles Fieldhouse on Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 for the NCAA National Collegiate Regionals in Indianola, Iowa. Each wrestler will have an opportunity to punch their ticket to the 2026 NCAA National Collegiate Championship which is slated for March 6-7 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
In each weight class, the top three wrestlers from the regional tournaments will secure their places in the 2026 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships. This historic event marks the first official NCAA-sponsored championship for women's wrestling, featuring 10 weight classes with 180 total competitors from Divisions I, II, and III.
Region V consists of Augsburg University (Division III), No. 18 Augustana College (Division III), Buena Vista University (Division III), Carthage College (Division III), Central College (Division III), Cornell College (Division III), No. 25 University of Dubuque (Division III), No. 1 University of Iowa (Division I), Luther College (Division III), No. 9 Quincy University (Division II), No. 15 Simpson College (Division III), Upper Iowa University (Division II), No. 11 Wartburg College (Division III), UW-Oshkosh (Division III), and No. 23 UW-Stevens Point (Division III).
The Wartburg Knights captured the A-R-C championship title earlier in January.
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 nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
