Success is a tradition embedded into the College of Saint Benedict, whether it be in competition, the classroom or supporting community service through selfless actions for more than 112 years. Originally named the Blazers, eventually the department transitioned to the Bennies. But evolution and growth has defined CSB where hundreds upon hundreds of student-athletes have impacted and contributed significantly to a changing environment. Not only has success been evident in the achievements at CSB, but women have gone onto to make remarkable contributions in communities around the world.

At Saint Benedict, the liberal arts focus with 37 majors and 40 minors, has created engagement and shared experience that has enabled extraordinary achievement.

In the history of CSB Athletics, 36 teams have won conference titles and eight other playoff titles, while making 54 team and 80 individual national postseason appearances. Featuring 12 sports, CSB finished second in the MIAC All-Sports rankings in both 2023 and 2024. CSB was also second in 2013-14 and since 2010 have finished third or better seven times. In terms of numbers, CSB has had 1,013 all-conference student-athletes, 106 All-Americans, 24 conference coaches of the year and more.

CSB is the home of the Bennies where dreams begin.

Pride Points - (updated through Fall, 2024-25)
Team
NCAA DIII National Championships – 6 individual (Fiona Smith, 2023, Indoor, 3K & 5K; 2023 - cross country; 2024 indoor 3K, & 5K; 2024 outdoor 10K)
NCAA DIII Postseason Appearances – 54 team – 80 individual
NCAA Championships – 8 Sweet 16 – 3 Elite Eight and 2 Final Four including basketball national runner-up in 1998-99 when Bennies were 4-1  
Conference Titles – 36 (Basketball, 15; Volleyball, 7; Soccer, 5; Softball, 4; Tennis, 3; lacrosse, 2; Swimming and Diving, 1)
Conference Playoff Titles – 8 including three in basketball (last 2009), two by soccer (last in 2013) and three in volleyball (last in 2024)

Coaching Honors
Conference Coach of the Year – 24 – including six by Mike Durbin and five by Robin Balder-Lanoue
Region Coach of the Year – 6
NCAA DIII National Coach of the Year - 2

Student Honors
All-American – 106 (72 individuals)
All-Region – 246 (158 individuals)
All-Conference -- 1013 (Volleyball, 99; Basketball, 81; Cross Country, 44; Golf, 45; Lacrosse, 8; Hockey, 20; Soccer, 89; Softball, 119; Swimming and Diving, 155; Tennis, 73; Track and Field; 290)
College Sports Communicators/Cosida Academic All-Americans – 34
CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year - 5
Academic All-District – 124
Elite 90 – 2
MIAC Elite 22 – 12
MIAC Player of the Year – 23
MIAC Rookie of the Year – 8
WIAC Rookie of the Year -- 1
NCAA DIII Athlete of the Year – 3
NCAA DIII Rookie of the Year - 1
Region Athlete of the Year – 7
Region Rookie of the Year - 3
Conference Player of the Week – 298
NCAA DIII Rookie of the Year – 1
National Player of the Week  - 6

 *All Conference – CSB has been or is member of three conference MWCC, MIAC and MWLC