BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Olivet Nazarene (IL) fell to St. Ambrose (IA) 78-75 in a tightly contested CCAC Quarterfinal matchup at McHie Arena on Wednesday night.

Olivet opened the game with a strong offensive display, highlighted by Dylan Fey's early three-pointer assisted by Andrew Bennett at 19:42. The Tigers team gained momentum with a series of three's, including contributions from Mason Wood and Eli Edwards. The Tigers established their largest lead of the half, a five-point advantage, at 9:26 following Keagen Holder's jumper.

Despite a competitive effort from St. Ambrose (IA), the Tigers maintained their edge, with a key three-pointer from Bennett at 1:16 and a free throw from Holder in the final minute. The first half concluded with the Tigers leading 38–35.

Olivet maintained a competitive stance in the second half, with Edwards contributing through key jump shots and layups. Despite a tight back-and-forth contest marked by six ties, the Tigers faced pressure from St. Ambrose's consistent scoring, including a big second half from Nikos Gerokostas. Ultimately, with five seconds remaining, the Fighting Bee's made the game-winning free throws. The game concluded with St. Ambrose pulling off the upset win, 78-75.

Edwards led the team with 25 points and a total of 10 rebounds, showcasing impressive scoring efficiency by converting 12 of 18 field goals. Holder contributed with 15 points and distributed nine assists, while also securing two steals. Bennett was efficient from beyond the arc, scoring 15 points with four 3-pointers and collecting four rebounds. Wood added 10 points and grabbed five rebounds, complementing his performance with three assists.

The Tigers finished the season with a record of 19-10.