Chicago, IL – For the first time in 2025, the AQ Saints Men's Lacrosse team hit the road to Chicago for a match against St. Ambrose. Aquinas looked to keep the winning streak alive in this Saturday evening game. The Saints came out strong, taking a 9-0 lead at the half and coasting in the second half for a 14-4 victory.

Aquinas 14, St. Ambrose 4

Aquinas wasted no time setting the tone, jumping out to a commanding 5-0 lead in the first quarter. Oliver Modderman got the Saints rolling with two quick goals, while Collin Wildman and TJ Murphy added to the early barrage. The Saints controlled possession and took advantage of extra-man opportunities to keep the pressure on the Fighting Bees.

The second quarter continued the onslaught, as AQ extended the lead to 9-0 at halftime. Modderman remained the focal point of the attack, adding three more goals—including a highlight-worthy man-down finish. Meanwhile, the Saints' defense smothered St. Ambrose, forcing turnovers and limiting quality shot attempts.

St. Ambrose responded in the third quarter, capitalizing on a few Aquinas penalties to score four unanswered goals. However, the Saints weathered the storm, and goalie Austin Hynote made key saves to keep the Fighting Bees from gaining serious momentum.

Aquinas slammed the door shut in the final frame, scoring five unanswered goals to secure the win. Murphy delivered a dominant fourth quarter, netting three of his four goals down the stretch. Nico Kittredge contributed with a goal and four assists, while the Saints' defense locked in to preserve the wire-to-wire victory.

By the Numbers

• Oliver Modderman led the way with six goals, including a man-down score in the second quarter.
• TJ Murphy finished with four goals, three of which came in the fourth quarter.
• The Saints defense held St. Ambrose scoreless in three of four quarters.
• Reed Chastain dominated at the faceoff X, winning 13 of 20 draws.
• Aquinas outshot St. Ambrose 45-26, showcasing their offensive firepower.

Coach's Take

Head coach Peter Treppa praised his team's poise in a tightly contested match-up.

"The energy and intensity in this game was off the charts, and I know how much it meant to our seniors. We've had some intense battles with St. Ambrose over the years, and I'm proud of how we came out strong from the start. Our defense and special teams did their job, limiting their possessions and preventing them from building any momentum. While I'm thrilled with the win, I know there are areas we need to improve in order to play a complete sixty minutes of great lacrosse."

Up Next

Aquinas looks to keep the undefeated season going as they head to Athens, TN, for games on Friday and Saturday. The Saints will challenge Reinhardt on Friday at 3:00 PM. Saturday will have AQ taking on Tennessee Wesleyan at 3:30 PM. AQSaints.com will have the game recaps and all the stats.