2025-26 Women's Cross Country News
Knoche grabs top-50 finish at NAIA Championships
November 22, 2025
On Friday, some of the Fighting Bees ran at the NAIA Championships in Tallahassee, Fla. Working well with the cooler temps for Florida, along with closing the season with a strong finish, the women did not disappoint.
NAIA and CCAC announce academic honors for fall sports
November 18, 2025
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) each announced academic awards for fall sports.
Three Bees qualify for NAIA Championships
November 12, 2025
The St. Ambrose women's cross-country team turned in a strong performance this weekend at the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships at the Aspen Ridge Golf Course in Bourbonnais, Ill., earning three top-15 finishes.
St. Ambrose runs well at CCAC Championships
November 09, 2025
This weekend, the Bees competed at the final race of the season. With cooler temps, an ideal course, and the utmost confidence to get personal records, both the SAU men's and women's teams were ready to leave everything out there from gun to tape.
Women’s Soccer Team Named Team of the Month; Knoche and Ponder Named Athletes of the Month
November 05, 2025
Kaitlyn Knoche (women’s cross country) and Alec Ponder (football) were selected by the St. Ambrose Sports Information staff as the October Fighting Bees Athletes of the Month. The Fighting Bees women’s soccer team was named October’s Team of the Month after posting a strong 6-0-2 record.
Records fall as Bees race at Blazing Tiger Invite
October 25, 2025
On Saturday both the St. Ambrose men's and women's teams raced at the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic in Omaha, Neb. The women raced a 6k while the men continued their season with another 8k.
Knoche, Willerth named CCAC Runners of the Week for second time
October 15, 2025
CHICAGO --- A pair of Bees claimed their second Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Cross Country of the Week award, the league office announced on Wednesday.
St. Ambrose races at Indian Hills
October 11, 2025
On Saturday, the Bees raced at Indian Hills in Ottumwa, Iowa, and did not disappoint. Despite the temperatures getting cooler, this afternoon race tested both the men and women but nevertheless, the Bees persevered through with many personal records (PRs) and even a team record.
Cross Country Bees crush Seminole Valley Stampede
October 04, 2025
Saturday, both the men's and women’s cross country teams raced at Seminole Valley Park in Linn County, Iowa. For the first time this season, both teams had big competition and runners to compete against with both fighting well and hard especially in warmer temps.
Knoche, Willerth named CCAC Runners of the Week
September 17, 2025
CHICAGO --- Winning the St. Ambrose University Fighting Bee Invitational has its rewards.
SAU recognizes seniors as part of Fighting Bee Invitational
September 14, 2025
On Saturday, the SAU cross country team continued its season on its home course at Crow Creek Park in Bettendorf, Iowa. Facing some challenging hills and warmer temperatures, nevertheless both men's and women's Bees came out on top.
Bees begin season with Intrasquad/Alumni Meet
August 31, 2025
On Saturday, the St. Ambrose Cross Country team opened its season with a 5k on both sides with some in-team competition featuring past cross-country alumni on the home course of the Fighting Bees at Crow Creek in Bettendorf, Iowa.