Simpson Softball Claims Regional Title

5/16/2026 6:45:00 PM

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

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The Simpson College Storm claimed the Indianola regional title after defeating Saint Benedict. The Storm will represent the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) in super regional action next weekend. 
Trine Regional
Thursday, May 14
Game 1: 10:00 a.m. - No. 1 Trine (10) vs. No. 4 Earlham (2)
Game 2: 12:30 p.m. - No. 2 Rochester (6) vs. No. 3 Loras (14)

Friday, May 15
Game 3: 10:00 a.m. - No. 1 Trine (0) vs. No. 3 Loras (2)
Game 4: 12:30 p.m. - No. 4 Earlham (3) vs. No. 2 Rochester (9)
Game 5: 3:00 p.m. - No. 1 Trine (10) vs. No. 2 Rochester (6)

Saturday, May 16
Game 6: 10:00 a.m. - NCAA Regional Championship Game - No. 3 Loras (5) vs. No. 1 Trine (6)
Game 7: 12:30 p.m. - NCAA Regional Championship Game 2 - No. 1 Trine (9) vs. No. 3 Loras (0)

Simpson Regional
Thursday, May 14
Game 1: 11:00 a.m. - No. 1 Simpson (4) vs. No. 4 Greenville (0)
Game 2: 1:30 p.m. - No. 2 Saint Benedict (3) vs. No. 3 Central (2)

Friday, May 15
Game 3: 11:00 a.m. - No. 1 Simpson (12) vs. No. 2 Saint Benedict (6)
Game 4: 1:30 p.m. - No. 4 Greenville (5) vs. No. 3 Central (11)
Game 5: 4:00 p.m. - No. 3 Central (0) vs. No. 2 Saint Benedict (4)

Saturday, May 16
Game 6: 11:00 a.m. - NCAA Regional Championship Game - No. 1 Simpson (0) vs. No. 2 Saint Benedict (4)
Game 7: 1:30 p.m. - NCAA Regional Championship Game 2 - No. 2 Saint Benedict (3) vs. No. 1 Simpson (4)

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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.