CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has once again demonstrated its excellence with eight of the nine member institutions during the 2025-26 academic year earning spots in the final LEARFIELD Directors' Cup standings. Notably, five of those institutions secured positions within the top-100, underscoring the conference's depth and competitiveness.
The 2025-26 LEARFIELD Directors' Cup Division III Final Standings were released today, June 9.
Wartburg leads the way standings in 17th place with 696.75 points, followed by Loras in 39th place (464.75 points), and then Central in 43rd (415.00 points). The Spartans of Univ. of Dubuque in 53rd place (350.00 points) and Luther College Norse sit in 81st with 255.00 points to round out the league institiutions residing in the top-100. Coe sits in 111th (187.25 points), Simpson in 142nd (137.00 points), and Nebraska Wesleyan in 188th (86.00 points).
As the A-R-C continues to build on its rich history and legacy, the 2025-26 Directors' Cup standings serve as a proud reminder of the conference's enduring commitment to athletic excellence on the national stage.
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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 eight full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College.
