Athletics News
SAU recovers to earn split at Clarke Tri-Match
February 28, 2026
After letting a two-set lead evaporate, St. Ambrose recovered to defeat Clarke 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 23-25, 15-10 in the final match of a tri-match in Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday.
Pitching helps SAU split four-game set at Bethel
February 28, 2026
A pair of strong pitching performances helped St. Ambrose earn a four-game split at Bethel (Tenn.) Friday and Saturday.
Bees fall in overtime in CCAC Tourney semifinals
February 28, 2026
A flurry of late threes had St. Ambrose eight seconds away from a spot in the CCAC Tournament championship game. But it wasn't meant to be.
Season ends in CCAC Tournament semifinals
February 27, 2026
St. Ambrose battled until the end but saw its season come to a close in the CCAC Women's Basketball Tournament semifinals with a 74-65 loss at Indiana South Bend Thursday night.
St. Ambrose second in NAIA with 66 winter sport NAIA Scholar-Athletes
February 26, 2026
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) each announced academic awards for winter sports.
Late free throws send SAU past Olivet Nazarene
February 26, 2026
Limited to just six second-half minutes due to foul trouble, Igancio Dacunda hit three big free throws in the final three seconds to lift St. Ambrose to a 78-75 win at Olivet Nazarene in a quarterfinal game of the CCAC Men's Basketball Tournament Wednesday night.
St. Ambrose takes down St. Francis in CCAC quarterfinals
February 25, 2026
Caitlyn Thole made two free throws with 35.2 seconds left to lift St. Ambrose to a 68-66 win at St. Francis in a quarterfinal game of the CCAC Women's Basketball Tournament Tuesday night.
SAU falls to NCAA D-I Western Illinois
February 24, 2026
St. Ambrose lost at NCAA Division I Western Illinois Tuesday afternoon by a score of 12-3.
SAU to open postseason with quarterfinal at ONU
February 24, 2026
St. Ambrose will look to get a postseason run started Wednesday night with a 6 p.m. CCAC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game at Olivet Nazarene.
Grandon, Miserendino honored at CCAC Indoor Championships
February 24, 2026
Dylan Grandon and Chris Miserendino were recognized by the conference for their efforts at the CCAC Indoor Track & Field Championships in Bourbonnais, Ill., over the weekend.
Teel, Owten named AMC Cheer Performers of the Week
February 24, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Brady Teel and Taye Owten of St. Ambrose swept this week's AMC Competitive Cheer Performers of the Week honors presented by AMCOnTheGo.
Bees make return to CCAC Tournament
February 24, 2026
St. Ambrose will make its first appearance in the CCAC Women's Basketball Tournament for the first time since the 2022-23 season when the Bees play a quarterfinal game at St. Francis Tuesday night.
St. Ambrose University approved for full membership in the Heart of America Athletic Conference
February 16, 2026
The Heart of America Athletic Conference Council of Presidents unanimously approved St. Ambrose University for full membership on Friday, February 13. St. Ambrose will officially join the conference beginning with the 2026–27 academic year. The conference made its announcement public Monday evening.
Bees drop rematch to Vikings in four sets
February 24, 2026
Playing for the second time in less than a week, Augustana got a measure of revenge with a 29-27, 25-22, 22-25, 29-27 win over St. Ambrose in Rock Island, Ill., Monday night.
Bees race their last indoor meet at the Conference Championships
February 23, 2026
Over the weekend, the men's and women's teams competed at the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Championships at Olivet in Bourbonnais, Ill., Friday and Saturday. Looking at team scores, St. Ambrose got second on the men's side with a total of 203 points, and the women placed fourth with 91 points.
Bees close out Dome Tourneys with win over Mustangs
February 22, 2026
St. Ambrose wrapped up its third and final weekend of hosting Dome Tournaments in the Ambrose Dome by defeating Mount Mercy 3-0 Sunday night.