DECORAH, Iowa -- The Luther College women's tennis team earned the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after defeating No. 2 Coe College in the championship match this afternoon. The Norse defeated the Kohawks 4-3 to claim the program's 12th title in program history.
The NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship first, second, and third rounds will take place on campus sites the weekend of May 8-10. The final site is Champions Tennis Club in Chattanooga, Tennessee and will be contested May 18-26. Luther will find out where they are headed and who their first round opponent will be on Monday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. (CT) when the full field is announced.
First Round - Tuesday, April 21
No. 6 Loras (1) at No. 3 Wartburg (4)
No. 5 Central (4) at No. 4 Univ. of Dubuque (0)
Semifinals - Thursday, April 23
No. 5 Central (0) at No. 1 Luther (4)
No. 3 Wartburg (0) at No. 2 Coe (4)
Championship - Saturday, April 25
No. 2 Coe (3) at No. 1 Luther (4)
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.
