Men's Tennis
NAIA named six Bees as Scholar Athletes
May 14, 2024
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named six Bees between men's and women's tennis to the Scholar Athlete list announced on Monday afternoon. From SAU, the Bees were led by junior Audrey Pender, senior Gabrielle Baffes, sophomore Kate Jones, and junior Paige Bily. On the men's side, two athletes were named as NAIA Scholar athletes. Representing SAU is junior Brian Lelm and senior Connor Leibforth.
Leibforth, Lelm earn CCAC All-Academic Team honors
May 14, 2024
SAU listed a pair of CCAC Men's Tennis All-Academic honorees in Connor Leibforth and Brian Lelm. Leibforth is a senior Finance and Economics major. Lelm is a junior Exercise Science major. The Bees captured 11 wins this season to improve from the prior year having earned 10 wins. Leibforth is a three-time recipient while Lelm is a two-time recipient.
SAU wins for 11th time by taking down Saints
April 10, 2024
St. Ambrose surpassed its win total from a year ago, winning for the 11th time this year by defeating St. Francis 5-2 at Davenport West Wednesday afternoon.
Bees record win over Spartans
March 27, 2024
The St. Ambrose men's tennis team secured a 7-2 win over the University of Dubuque Tuesday afternoon in Dubuque, Iowa. This victory is the Bees' third in a row and was the 10th win of the year, matching last year's win total. SAU hadn't previously won 10 duals since the 2014-15 season.
SAU Tennis travels to Hilton Head for Spring Break trip
March 17, 2024
The St. Ambrose men's and women's tennis teams are heading to Hilton Head, S.C., to play a few matches on their Spring Break trip. Each team will compete three times.
SAU drops 4-3 decision to Grand View
March 09, 2024
Despite winning the doubles point, St. Ambrose wasn't able to hang on in singles play as the Bees fell to Grand View 4-3 at the QC Tennis Club in Moline, Ill., Friday afternoon.
Bees earn 5-2 victory over Central
March 02, 2024
The St. Ambrose men's tennis team was back on the court Friday afternoon, earning a 5-2 dual meet victory over Central College at the QC Tennis Club. The win for the Bees brings their record on the season to 7-3 overall, and 5-0 at home.
St. Ambrose splits duals to open spring slate
February 24, 2024
St. Ambrose returned to the courts for its spring season Saturday in Mount Vernon, Iowa. The Bees swept Simpson 9-0 before losing to host Cornell 5-4.
Bees close fall with 5-2 win over Buena Vista
October 01, 2023
St. Ambrose won five of the six singles matches to close the fall portion of the schedule with a 5-2 win over Buena Vista Saturday at Davenport West. The win moved the Bees to 5-2 on the year.
Top of lineup carries St. Ambrose past Wisconsin Lutheran
September 29, 2023
St. Ambrose got wins from its top four singles players in a 5-2 victory over Wisconsin Lutheran Friday afternoon at Davenport West. All four victories came in straight sets.
Bees pick up 5-2 win over Cornell
September 24, 2023
Behind four singles wins, St. Ambrose was able to defeat Cornell 5-2 Saturday afternoon at Davenport West.
St. Ambrose defeats Monmouth, Loras
September 09, 2023
SAU has eight named NAIA Scholar-Athletes
May 16, 2023
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 2022-23 Daktronics NAIA Tennis Scholar-Athletes. More than 550 student-athletes were recognized, including eight Fighting Bees.
Seven Bees named to Academic All-District Tennis Team
May 09, 2023
A total of seven Bees were named to the 2022-23 Academic All-District Tennis Teams as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Connor Leibforth, Brian Lelm and Bennet Piotrowski were named to the men's team and Paige Bily, Kaylee Camp, Audrey Pender and Maggie Sullivan were selected to the women's team.
SAU falls to Judson in CCAC Tournament
April 26, 2023
A season that saw St. Ambrose post its most victories since the 2014-15 season came to a close as the Bees fell at Judson 4-0 in the opening round of the CCAC Tournament Tuesday.
Bees get 4-1 win over Roosevelt on Senior Day
April 22, 2023
St. Ambrose closed the regular season with its 10th win of the year as the Bees defeated Roosevelt 4-1 at the Quad-City Tennis Club in Moline, Ill., Saturday afternoon.