Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships Results at UW-Whitewater
The UW-Whitewater men’s cross country team secured a third-place finish while the women’s squad claimed seventh place at the 2026 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships, hosted on the university’s campus course, uwwsports.com reported.
Warhawk Men Lead With All-WIAC Performances
Nick Wendl led the Warhawk men across the finish line by placing sixth with a time of 25:07.7, earning All-WIAC honors. Conner Murphy followed closely, taking 13th place in 25:16.4, and Matthew Andreano finished 21st with a mark of 25:39.2. Both Murphy and Andreano also earned all-league recognition for their performances on the home course.
Additional scoring and participating runners for the UW-Whitewater men included Keegan Bratt in 40th at 26:12.0, Kody Wassman in 46th at 26:23.6, and Braylen Rennhack in 48th at 26:27.7. Jordan Loferski placed 55th at 26:37.5, Noah Bilstad finished 57th at 26:44.5, and AJ Dotson crossed 60th in 26:54.1. Rounding out the field for the men were Ben Piontek in 62nd at 27:00.2, Alex Anschutz in 66th at 27:01.4, and Joe Erb in 76th at 27:22.6.
Women’s Squad Navigates Campus Course
Abi Anderson paced the UW-Whitewater women’s team by finishing 26th overall with a time of 23:04.3. Lucy Roscoe placed 54th in 24:10.2, and Madison Wnek finished just behind in 56th at 24:15.2. Brinley Everson completed the race 58th in 24:25.1, while Nicole Brown crossed 60th in 24:35.5.
The remainder of the women’s lineup featured Brielle Scoles taking 62nd at 24:47.2, Ella Hansen claiming 71st in 25:16.0, and Lily Watson finishing 73rd at 25:17.3. Kylie Ludwig placed 75th with a time of 25:34.8, Kya Krenz took 81st at 26:13.7, Madeline Muehr finished 82nd at 26:23.4, and Trista Anderson rounded out the team in 84th at 27:19.4.
Sportsmanship Recognition and Post-Meet Honors
Following the conclusion of Saturday’s races, Kody Wassman for the men and Madison Wnek for the women received appointments to the WIAC All-Sportsmanship teams in recognition of their exemplary conduct throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 WIAC Championships
Where were the 2026 WIAC Cross Country Championships held?
The conference meet took place on the campus course at UW-Whitewater in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Which UW-Whitewater runners earned All-WIAC honors?
Nick Wendl, Conner Murphy, and Matthew Andreano earned all-league recognition on the men’s side by finishing sixth, 13th, and 21st respectively.
Who received WIAC All-Sportsmanship team nods for the Warhawks?
Kody Wassman and Madison Wnek were named to the conference All-Sportsmanship teams following the Saturday races.
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