WAVERLY, Iowa -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) women's basketball tournament has come to an end and the Coe College Kohawks have claimed their first title since 2012, first since head coach Kayla Waskow was a player for the Kohawks.
The Kohawks will learn their first round opponent and location on Monday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m. on the NCAA Selection Show.
First Round - Tuesday, February 24
No. 5 Luther College (77) at No. 4 Simpson College (72)
No. 6 Central College (68) at No. 3 Buena Vista University (78)
Semifinals - Thursday, February 26
No. 5 Luther College (45) at No. 1 Wartburg College (61)
No. 3 Buena Vista University (57) at No. 2 Coe College (71)
Championship - Saturday, February 28
No. 2 Coe College (61) at No. 1 Wartburg College (50)
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.
