Athletics News

SAU recovers to earn split at Clarke Tri-Match
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.