Athletics News

St. Ambrose finishes 30th in Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings
St. Ambrose finishes 30th in Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings

June 12, 2026

In its final year as a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC), St. Ambrose led the league by placing 30th in the country in the 2025-26 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings.

A look back at SAU Athletics in 2025-26
A look back at SAU Athletics in 2025-26

June 09, 2026

Here is a look back at some of the major highlights from another successful year for the Fighting Bees in 2025-26. Please note, this list only includes some highlights. Visit individual program pages to see more in-depth coverage.

Athletic Orientation for freshmen and transfers
Athletic Orientation for freshmen and transfers

June 08, 2026

Welcome to the St. Ambrose Fighting Bee family!

Bird, Chase and Pauley named to CSC Academic All-District Team
Bird, Chase and Pauley named to CSC Academic All-District Team

June 02, 2026

Connor Bird, Noah Chase and Jake Pauley were named to the 2026 Academic All-District Baseball Team as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).

Register for SAU Women's Soccer Summer ID Clinic
Register for SAU Women's Soccer Summer ID Clinic

June 01, 2026

Join the St. Ambrose women's soccer team for their 2026 Summer ID Clinic on Friday, July 17th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Theis named CCAC Men's Golfer of the Year
Theis named CCAC Men's Golfer of the Year

May 19, 2026

Carsen Theis was named the CCAC Player of the Year as the conference announced its postseason men's golf awards today.

Khiyara, Meystrik named CCAC Freshmen of the Year
Khiyara, Meystrik named CCAC Freshmen of the Year

May 28, 2026

Samy Khiyara and Catherine Meystrik were named the CCAC Tennis Freshmen of the Year as the conference announced its postseason men's and women's tennis awards. Jim Kiss was also selected as the women's CCAC Coach of the Year.

Maro, Martyn and Shorter named to CSC Academic All-District Team
Maro, Martyn and Shorter named to CSC Academic All-District Team

May 26, 2026

Leah Maro, Taylor Martyn and Bianca Shorter were named to the 2026 Academic All-District Softball Team as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).

Knoche, men's 4x800 relay earn All-American recognition
Knoche, men's 4x800 relay earn All-American recognition

May 25, 2026

This past week, the Bees took on the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Asheville, N.C., May 20-22. Each individual put forth his/her best effort to represent St. Ambrose at the national level. 

Erdrich named to NFCA All-Region Team
Erdrich named to NFCA All-Region Team

May 22, 2026

Shai Erdrich was named to the all-region team as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its all-region awards. The St. Ambrose center fielder was selected to the Region 5 second team.

Season concludes at NAIA Outdoor Championships
Season concludes at NAIA Outdoor Championships

May 19, 2026

St. Ambrose will wrap up its season at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships which begin Wednesday at the Karl Straus Track in Asheville, N.C.

Offermann and Washington named Athletes of the Month; Baseball named Team of the Month
Offermann and Washington named Athletes of the Month; Baseball named Team of the Month

May 18, 2026

Sydnie Offermann (dance) and Cameron Washington (men’s lacrosse) were selected by the St. Ambrose Sports Information staff as the April Fighting Bees Athletes of the Month. The Fighting Bees Baseball team was named April’s Team of the Month.

Theis narrowly misses cut at NAIA Men's Golf Championships
Theis narrowly misses cut at NAIA Men's Golf Championships

May 13, 2026

Carsen Theis fell a single stroke short of the cut line as St. Ambrose saw its season come to a close at the NAIA Men's Golf Championships at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., Wednesday.

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National-Tournament run ends with loss to No. 2 Bellevue

May 13, 2026

St. Ambrose saw its run in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round come to an end at the hand of No. 2 Bellevue Tuesday night in Nebraska.

Three-run ninth allows Bees to advance
Three-run ninth allows Bees to advance

May 12, 2026

Down to its final three outs, St. Ambrose rallied for three runs to keep its season alive with an 8-7 win over No. 22 Huntington (Ind.) Tuesday afternoon in the NAIA Opening Round in Bellevue, Neb.

Four Bees named to CSC Academic All-District Teams
Four Bees named to CSC Academic All-District Teams

May 12, 2026

Miguel Sampaio, Chiara Aguirre Cortez, Hayden Evans and Jenna Smithmeyer were named to the 2025-26 Academic All-District Tennis Teams as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).