Coe Advances to Round of 32 of NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament

3/6/2026 7:30:00 PM

By: Ali Wilson, A-R-C Assistant Commissioner

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. -- The Coe College Kohawks advanced to the second round of the 2026 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament after earning a win over Wisconsin-Platteville. 

Coe will face the winner of host of the opening weekend Bethel or Millsaps tomorrow, Saturday, March 7 at 7:45 p.m.

First & Second Round Schedule | Bethel Regional
Friday, March 6
Game 1:
 Wisconsin-Platteville (51) vs. Coe (69) 
Game 2: Millsaps vs. Bethel - 7:45 p.m.

Friday, March 7
Game 3: Coe vs Game 2 Winner - 7:45 p.m.

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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 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.