CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The two top seeds, Luther and Coe, are set to compete this afternoon in the 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Tennis Tournament title match.
The top-seeded Norse and second-seeded Kohawks previously met on April 19 in a nailbiter, with Luther taking the 4-3 win.
These two programs are the only to have won the tournament and only two programs to appear in the championship match. Coe has claimed 13 titles and Luther has taken 11 titles.
The tournament champion this afternoon receives the league's automatic berth to the 2026 NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Tournament.
First Round - Tuesday, April 28
No. 5 Central (0) at No. 4 Loras (4)
No. 6 Nebraska Wesleyan (1) at No. 3 Wartburg (4)
Semifinals - Thursday, April 30
No. 4 Loras (0) at No. 1 Luther (4)
No. 3 Wartburg (1) at No. 2 Coe (4)
Championship - Saturday, May 2
No. 2 Coe at No. 1 Luther - 1:00 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.
