2025-26 Women's Bowling News

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.

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).

The Hive Highlight - Hive 1 - 2/1/26
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.

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.

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.

Men reach quarters, women 11th, Satterlee leads JV team to title
Men reach quarters, women 11th, Satterlee leads JV team to title

November 11, 2025

Freshman Jackson Satterlee put on an inspiring performance, and it led his men's JV team into the Leatherneck winner's circle. The Cedar Falls, Iowa, native averaged 231 for his five games, earning a spot on the Leatherneck Classic all-tournament team.

Men remain undefeated while Bills leads women to eighth place
Men remain undefeated while Bills leads women to eighth place

November 03, 2025

This past weekend, the SAU men's bowling squad continued its unprecedented start to the 2025-26 season.

Rubee Habiger signs with SAU Bowling for 2026-27
Rubee Habiger signs with SAU Bowling for 2026-27

November 03, 2025

Head bowling coach Eric Littig is pleased to announce Rubee Habiger from Bismarck, N.D., has recently signed a letter of intent to attend St. Ambrose University and bowl for the Fighting Bees beginning in the fall of 2026.

Historic comeback pushes SAU men into winner's circle for second straight week
Historic comeback pushes SAU men into winner's circle for second straight week

October 06, 2025

This weekend saw the St. Ambrose bowlers competing in the annual Midwest Collegiate Championships in Detroit, Mich. One of the longest-running Tier 1 events in the nation, this marked the first time the tournament was staged in Detroit, after a 55-year run in the Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa, Wis.

Varsity teams sweep Hammer Golden Eagle titles
Varsity teams sweep Hammer Golden Eagle titles

September 29, 2025

The St. Ambrose bowling teams got the 2025-26 season off to a rousing start, as both the men and women emerged victorious. Competing in the Hammer Golden Eagle tournament in Rockford, Ill., both teams ran through the bracket virtually unscathed on their way to victory.