Athletics News
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
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
June 08, 2026
Welcome to the St. Ambrose Fighting Bee family!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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).