ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- The Loras College Duhawks put up a valliant effort until the very end in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament. The Duhawks made it to the big dance after winning the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Tournament.
The Duhawks fell to Wisconsin-Whitewater 85-76 in the opening round.
First & Second Round Schedule | WashU Regional
Friday, March 6
Game 1: Wisconsin-Whitewater (85) vs. Loras (76)
Game 2: WashU vs. Transylvania - 7:35 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Game 3: Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Game 2 Winner - 7:35 p.m.
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.
