2025-26 Men's Wrestling News
Bees finish eighth on NWCA Scholar Team list
March 20, 2026
St. Ambrose finished eighth on the NAIA Men's Scholar Team Top 25 list announced by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA).
SAU Trio Battles at NAIA National Championships
March 09, 2026
Three St. Ambrose wrestlers represented the Bees at the 2026 NAIA National Championships, as Guiseppe Guerra (141), Georgino Moraga (149), and Joshua Zeman (149) competed on the national stage against the best wrestlers from across the country.
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.
Three Bees qualify for NAIA Nationals at Heart Championships
February 22, 2026
The St. Ambrose University wrestling team placed 10th overall with 46 team points at the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Championships, highlighted by three wrestlers advancing to the NAIA National Championships.
The Hive Highlight - Hive 2 - 2/15/26
February 15, 2026
The Hive Highlight, a bi-weekly recognition honoring student-athletes who exemplify outstanding performance and dedication within their respective sports.
SAU falls to No. 1 Grand View in final home dual
February 12, 2026
The St. Ambrose University wrestling team hosted nationally ranked Grand View on February 12, falling 51–0 in a Heart Conference matchup.
Fighting Bees battle on Senior Day
February 09, 2026
The St. Ambrose University wrestling team dropped its senior day dual to William Woods University on Saturday, as the Owls pulled away for a 34–15 victory.
The Hive Highlight - Hive 1 - 2/1/26
February 05, 2026
The Hive Highlight, a bi-weekly recognition honoring student-athletes who exemplify outstanding performance and dedication within their respective sports.
Bees earn two place winners at Missouri Valley Invitational
January 26, 2026
The St. Ambrose University wrestling team competed in a deep, two-day field at the Missouri Valley Invitational on January 23–24 in Marshall, Missouri. The Bees were led by a fifth-place finish from Guiseppe Guerra and an eighth-place showing from Georgino Moraga, while several wrestlers made extended consolation runs against nationally competitive opposition.
SAU topped Waldorf 32–22 on the road
January 16, 2026
The Bees earned a 32–22 road victory over Waldorf University on Thursday, January 15, in Forest City, Iowa. The Bees secured six wins in the dual, including two falls, one technical fall, and two forfeits, to pull away for the team win.
St. Ambrose goes 1-3 at Missouri Valley Duals
January 10, 2026
The St. Ambrose University wrestling team showcased balance, resilience, and bonus-point potential at the Valley Duals, posting a 42–3 victory over Oklahoma Wesleyan, narrowly falling to Dakota Wesleyan (23–20), Avila (29–23), and Lindsey Wilson (32–16) in a series of highly competitive duals.
Bees drop home dual to the Vikings
January 08, 2026
St. Ambrose University wrestling returned to action at home on January 7, hosting Augustana College in a non-conference dual. The Bees showed flashes of dominance in the middle of the lineup but ultimately fell 33–14 to the Vikings.
St. Ambrose falls to Quincy in road dual
January 03, 2026
The St. Ambrose University wrestling team dropped a dual to Quincy University on January 3, as the Hawks pulled away for a 41–9 victory in Davenport.
SAU finished sixth at Battle in the Bluegrass
December 19, 2025
The St. Ambrose University wrestling team turned in a strong overall performance at the Battle in the Bluegrass, finishing sixth out of 16 teams in a highly competitive field. The Bees totaled 71.5 team points, placing among several nationally recognized programs.
St. Ambrose battled ranked opponents at Heart Conference Duals
December 13, 2025
The St. Ambrose University wrestling team faced a challenging slate at the Heart of America Conference Duals on a blistery Saturday at the Wellness and Recreation Center, squaring off against three nationally ranked opponents in No. 11 Missouri Valley, No. 14 Central Methodist, and No. 25 Baker.
Fighting Bees battle through deep field at Conner Oppenheim Open
December 09, 2025
St. Ambrose University wrestling turned in a full day of action at the Conner Oppenheim Open, highlighted by strong championship-side runs from Guiseppe Guerra, Josh Zeman, and Kayden Marolf, along with several standout performances across both the Open and Amateur divisions.