2025-26 Women's Swimming & Diving News

Artabe named to CSC Academic All-America Team
Artabe named to CSC Academic All-America Team

April 28, 2026

Irene Artabe was named to the NAIA Women's Swimming & Diving Academic All-America® First Team as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).

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.

Four named to CSC Academic All-District Team
Four named to CSC Academic All-District Team

April 09, 2026

Irene Artabe, Grace Bobeldyk, Annaliese Bowser and Sophia Ewanic were named to the 2025-26 Academic All-District NAIA Women's Swimming & Diving Team as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).

Multiple All-American finishes highlight NAIA Championships
Multiple All-American finishes highlight NAIA Championships

March 08, 2026

It was another strong finish for the Bees at the NAIA Swimming & Diving Championships in Elkhart, Ind. The SAU men finished eighth overall and the Bee women took 13th, and the two teams combined for multiple All-American finishes.

SAU sending 15 to NAIA Championships
SAU sending 15 to NAIA Championships

March 04, 2026

St. Ambrose will be sending a group of 15, consisting of eight men and seven women, to the NAIA National Championships beginning Wednesday at the Elkhart Aquatics Center in Elkhart, Ind.

St. Ambrose second in NAIA with 66 winter sport NAIA Scholar-Athletes
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.

Jacquet, Artabe named Swimmers of the LAC Championships
Jacquet, Artabe named Swimmers of the LAC Championships

February 17, 2026

Maxi Jacquet and Irene Artabe were named the Men's and Women's Swimmers of the Meet at the Liberal Arts Conference Championships in Mount Pleasant, Wis.

Photo courtesy Annaliese Bowser
St. Ambrose wins fourth straight LAC crowns

February 14, 2026

Behind a pair of Swimmers of the Championship, St. Ambrose cruised to its fourth straight Liberal Arts Championships at the RUSD Aquatics Center in Mount Pleasant, Wis.

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.

Men’s Swimming named Team of the Month; Artabe and Reinhart named Athletes of the Month
Men’s Swimming named Team of the Month; Artabe and Reinhart named Athletes of the Month

February 03, 2026

Irene Artabe (women’s swimming) and Joe Reinhart (men’s indoor track and field) were selected by the St. Ambrose Sports Information staff as the January Fighting Bees Athletes of the Month. The Fighting Bees Men’s Swimming team was named January’s Team of the Month.

Bees recognize seniors at home finale
Bees recognize seniors at home finale

February 01, 2026

St. Ambrose competed at home at the Davenport Central Natatorium for the final time this season Saturday. The Bee men defeated Grinnell 165-96 and the SAU women won 149-126 on Senior Day.

Men first, women third at two-day Grinnell Invite
Men first, women third at two-day Grinnell Invite

January 18, 2026

In the two-day Grinnell Invite, St. Ambrose had a strong showing. The Bee men won with 804.5 points, easily out-distancing second-place Augustana (678.5 points) in the nine-team men's field. The SAU women took third out of 11 teams with 470.5 points, finishing behind Grinnell (893.5) and Nebraska Wesleyan (718).

SAU women, men win Luther Norse Invite
SAU women, men win Luther Norse Invite

January 11, 2026

Back in the pool for the first time in 2026, St. Ambrose won the Luther Norse Sprint Invite in Decorah, Iowa, Friday and Saturday.

Bees earn multiple top-eight finishes at Rochester Invite
Bees earn multiple top-eight finishes at Rochester Invite

December 06, 2025

St. Ambrose reached the midpoint of its season by competing in the three-day Rochester Invite hosted by St. Cloud State in Rochester, Minn.

Bee men defeat Augustana, women fall
Bee men defeat Augustana, women fall

November 08, 2025

St. Ambrose split a dual at Augustana Saturday afternoon. The Bee men defeated the Vikings 170-118 while the SAU women fell 160.5-125.5.

St. Ambrose defeats Morningside
St. Ambrose defeats Morningside

November 01, 2025

St. Ambrose cruised to a pair of dual wins over Morningside at the Davenport Central Natatorium Saturday afternoon. The SAU men won 172-89 and the women won 205-32.