DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) men's basketball tournament has come to an end as the Loras College Duhawks used a strong second half to run away with their fourth title in program history.
Second-seeded Loras College defeated fourth-seeded University of Dubuque this evening in a packed arena on the campus of Loras College.
The Duhawks will learn their destination for the first and second rounds on Monday, March 2 at 12:00 p.m. on the NCAA Selection Show.
First Round - Tuesday, February 24
No. 5 Buena Vista University (53) at No. 4 University of Dubuque (76)
No. 6 Wartburg College (50) at No. 3 Coe College (66)
Semifinals - Thursday, February 26
No. 4 University of Dubuque (93) at No. 1 Nebraska Wesleyan University (85)
No. 3 Coe College (71) at No. 2 Loras College (72)
Championship - Saturday, February 28
No. 4 University of Dubuque (62) at No. 2 Loras College (83)
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.
