Inside SAU Athletics

Produced by students in our Sports Media class, Inside SAU Athletics features coach and player interviews, as well as game highlights from the latest Fighting Bee action at St. Ambrose University.

Inside SAU Athletics: Wrestling

On our latest episode of Inside SAU Athletics, we recap the wrestling season with head coach Bo Bettinson and senior standout Diego Machado. It was a successful season, but a bittersweet ending for a special group of seniors that built the program into what it is today.

Inside SAU Athletics: Men’s Basketball

On our latest episode of Inside SAU Athletics, we recap the Men’s Basketball season with head coach Ray Shovlain and senior Grant Mason. It was an up and down season for the Fighting Bees, but this group has plenty to be proud of as they reflect on the season.

Kieran’s Comeback

Homecoming week at St. Ambrose is filled with fun, from games and pep-rallies all the way to the yearly football game. For one member of the 2023-24 basketball team, however, this weekend crushed his spirit. Kieran Farrell, a junior at the time, says, “I went up to block my teammate and he pumpfaked. I jumped, […]

Inside SAU Athletics: Women’s Basketball

On this episode of Inside SAU Athletics, we recap the Women’s Basketball season. Hear from head coach, Zach Exume and junior Abby Wolter. Despite some challenges this season, the Fighting Bees have plenty of reason to be excited about the future.

Dowda’s Determination

Last week, many of our Fighting Bees packed their bags in preparation for their return to the indoor track national meet in Gainesville, Florida. However, for senior Will Dowda, it was his first time making the trip. “I wasn’t expecting it, so I’m kinda just excited to be there and have fun racing,” says Will. […]

Inside SAU Athletics: Women’s Lacrosse

On our latest episode of Inside SAU Athletics, we preview the upcoming Women’s Lacrosse season. Hear from Assistant Coach Claire Jeffers and Freshman Karsen Jummati. After falling short in the Heart Conference Championship game, the Fighting Bees return 7 starters eager to prove themselves and take the next step.

Inside SAU Athletics: Men’s Lacrosse

On our latest episode of Inside SAU Athletics, we preview the upcoming Men’s Lacrosse season. Hear from Head Coach Devin Caesar and Senior Jack Wiltrout. After falling short in the Heart Conference Semifinals, this young group of Fighting Bees are motivated to prove themselves. Check out the schedule for the upcoming season here.

End of an Era for SAU Wrestling

By Sydnee Horstman In 2021, The St. Ambrose Wrestling Team took a bold step by launching its wrestling program and welcoming a group of dedicated athletes. This year is extra special: those athletes are seniors.  “It’s bittersweet,” says Head Coach Boe Bettinson. “I’m losing my first guys- that first class I brought in nineteen guys. […]

Fighting Bees “In The Game”

By: Cole Negen At the intersection of football and gaming, one video game has managed to build up the most hype in recent memory: EA Sports’s College Football ‘25. After a decade-long wait since the last installment of the franchise, college football returned to the video game world in July with a bang. According to […]

Familiar Faces Lead SAU’s Spirit Squads

St. Ambrose University is the only school to have both their cheer and dance teams win back-to-back NAIA national championships, but this year brings change and new opportunities: new head coaches for both programs.  Laurel Ritter has been with the SAU dance program since 2010. After receiving her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, […]