NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The Concordia University Wisconsin women's cross country team wrapped up its 2026 season on Saturday, competing at the NCAA Division III North Regional Championships at the St. Olaf Cross Country Course. The Falcons finished 24th overall with 726 points in a competitive regional field.
Senior Abigail Poehlman led the Falcons across the finish line, turning in a strong performance in the 6K race. Poehlman finished 128th overall with a time of 24:52.2, setting the pace for the CUW lineup.
Freshman McKenzie Murphy followed closely behind, placing 132nd overall with a time of 24:55.4 (personal record).
Abigail Lange was the third Falcon to finish, crossing the line in 25:10.4 to place 140th.
Senior Bailee Schlender added another strong performance for CUW, finishing 159th overall with a time of 25:48.6. Senior
Mikayla Becker rounded out the Falcons' top five, placing 172nd with a time of 26:24.7.
Drew Robison finished in 26:31.6, while Sydney Leschisin crossed the finish line in 26:44.2 to round out the Falcons' competitors.
Wisconsin-La Crosse claimed the regional championship with 32 points, while Concordia Wisconsin finished 24th among the 32 competing programs.
The regional championship concludes the 2026 campaign for the Falcons, highlighted by continued contributions from a mix of experienced upperclassmen and developing underclassmen.
