2025-26 Men's Bowling News

St. Ambrose, Tyler Close win National Championships
St. Ambrose, Tyler Close win National Championships

April 19, 2026

St. Ambrose walked away with a pair of National Championships Saturday in Green Bay, Wis. Tyler Close won the Intercollegiate Singles Championship (ISC) before SAU knocked off Mount Mercy 3-2 in the finals of the Intercollegiate Team Championships (ITC).

Bees to bowl for National Championship Saturday
Bees to bowl for National Championship Saturday

April 17, 2026

The Bees will bowl for a National Championship Saturday at the Intercollegiate Team Championships in Green Bay, Wis.

Close reaches semifinals of Intercollegiate Singles Championships
Close reaches semifinals of Intercollegiate Singles Championships

April 15, 2026

St. Ambrose sophomore Tyler Close has qualified for the televised semifinals of the Intercollegiate Singles Championships (ISC) in Green Bay, Wis.

Siders named to NCBCA and Storm/IBMA All-American Teams
Siders named to NCBCA and Storm/IBMA All-American Teams

April 15, 2026

Kendric Siders was named to a pair of All-American teams. He was named a First Team All-American by the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) and a Second Team All-American by the Storm/International Bowling Media Association (IBMA).

Alameida and Close named Athletes of the Month; Dance named Team of the Month
Alameida and Close named Athletes of the Month; Dance named Team of the Month

April 09, 2026

Mia Alameida (women’s diving) and Tyler Close (men’s bowling) were selected by the St. Ambrose Sports Information staff as the March Fighting Bees Athletes of the Month. The Fighting Bees Dance team was named March’s Team of the Month.

Men qualify for Nationals; Close and Flath advance in singles
Men qualify for Nationals; Close and Flath advance in singles

March 24, 2026

For the eighth consecutive season, the St. Ambrose men's bowling team will be one of 16 teams vying for a national championship next month.

Bills becomes SAU women's all-time career pinfall leader
Bills becomes SAU women's all-time career pinfall leader

March 12, 2026

This past month, senior Marissa Bills set a new standard that will take a herculean effort to surpass. While competing at the Hoosier Classic in February, the talented right-hander from Marion, Iowa, became the women's all-time leader in career pinfall.

CJ Mousseau signs to bowl at St. Ambrose
CJ Mousseau signs to bowl at St. Ambrose

March 04, 2026

Head bowling coach Eric Littig is pleased to announce CJ Mousseau, from Glyndon, Minn., has recently signed a letter of intent to attend St. Ambrose University and bowl for the Fighting Bees beginning in the fall of 2026.

The Hive Highlight - Hive 3 - 3/1/26
The Hive Highlight - Hive 3 - 3/1/26

March 01, 2026

The Hive Highlight, a bi-weekly recognition honoring student-athletes who exemplify outstanding performance and dedication within their respective sports.

Bowling teams compete at Hoosier Classic
Bowling teams compete at Hoosier Classic

February 16, 2026

SAU's bowling squads competed at the biggest Tier 1 event of the season this past weekend. The event was the 57th annual Hoosier Classic, held in Indianapolis, Ind.

Nakagawa's 300 highlights Kohawk competition
Nakagawa's 300 highlights Kohawk competition

February 10, 2026

St. Ambrose bowling squads competed in this past weekend's Kohawk Invitational. Hosted by Coe College, tournament competition took place at May City Bowl (women) and Cedar Rapids Bowling Center (men).

Tyler Simpson signs with SAU Bowling for 2026-27
Tyler Simpson signs with SAU Bowling for 2026-27

February 03, 2026

Head bowling coach Eric Littig is pleased to announce Tyler Simpson has recently signed a letter of intent to attend St. Ambrose University and bowl for the Fighting Bees beginning in the fall of 2026.

Bowlers compete at Tier-1 Kegel Classic
Bowlers compete at Tier-1 Kegel Classic

January 19, 2026

This past weekend saw men's and women's varsity bowling squads compete at the Kegel Classic in Addison, Illinois. One of the premier events each season, the men's field attracted 68 teams, while the women's field was comprised of 55 teams.

Narbona and Jordan Named Athletes of the Month; Men’s Bowling Named Team of the Month
Narbona and Jordan Named Athletes of the Month; Men’s Bowling Named Team of the Month

January 06, 2026

Guillermo Narbona (men’s basketball) and Sarah Jordan (women’s indoor track and field) were selected by the St. Ambrose Sports Information staff as the December Fighting Bees Athletes of the Month. The Fighting Bees Men’s Bowling team was named December’s Team of the Month.

St. Ambrose competes twice in Las Vegas
St. Ambrose competes twice in Las Vegas

December 22, 2025

The Bees closed 2025 by traveling to Las Vegas, Nev., to compete in a pair of events - the Glenn Carlson Invitational and the Collegiate Shootout.

Men fourth, women eighth at Warhawk Open
Men fourth, women eighth at Warhawk Open

December 08, 2025

The St. Ambrose men finished fourth and the Bee women took eighth at the Warhawk Open, competed at the Stardust Bowl in Addison, Ill.