CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has released its 2025 women's basketball preseason coaches' poll on Wednesday, Oct. 22 with Wartburg being picked to finish as runner-up in the conference with 54 total points and one first-place vote.
The Knights will open the regular season on Friday, Nov. 7 at home against Knox College in the Wartburg Tip-off Tournament at 5:00 p.m. in Levick Arena
A-R-C Women's Basketball Preseason Poll
1. Coe - 64 (8)
2. Wartburg - 54 (1)
3. Luther - 49
4. Simpson - 46
5. Central - 30
6. Buena Vista - 26
7. Univ. of Dubuque - 24
8. Loras - 23
9. Nebraska Wesleyan - 8
A-R-C Preview
After running the table in conference play last season, the Wartburg College Knights enter 2025-26 with a new-look lineup and the same championship mindset. Wartburg returns starter Lauren Donlea while reloading around a mix of emerging contributors and promising newcomers. Head coach Bob Amsberry will have his squad ready to go for the season as he enters year 20 leading the Knights on the hardwood.
"We've built something special over the past several seasons, and this year's group is committed to advancing that legacy," added Amsberry. "We're embracing the growth opportunities that come with the strength and depth of the A-R-C."
