WAUKESHA, Wis. – The Concordia University Wisconsin women's cross country team finished third at the 2026 WLC Steve Travis Invite on Saturday, posting 81 points in the 6K race. North Central (Ill.) won the team competition with 19 points, followed by Wisconsin Lutheran with 74.
Abigail Poehlman led the way for the Falcons, finishing fourth overall with a time of 24:13.94 and a 6:29-per-mile pace. Poehlman was the first CUW runner across the finish line and finished just over one minute behind the individual champion.
Elizabeth Melchi finished sixth among CUW runners and 30th overall in 27:15.48, while Jane Becker placed 32nd in 27:19.65. Natalie Becker and Antonia Petropoulos also competed for the Falcons, finishing in 27:44.79 and 30:29.14, respectively.
The Falcons will continue their 2026 season at the Private College Championships hosted by Beloit on Saturday, October 17 at noon.
