University of Connecticut
Big East Championships
10/27/2026 10:30:00 AM | Women's Cross Country
STORRS, Conn. - UConn women's cross country kicks off postseason competition this week, competing in the 2026 BIG EAST Cross Country Championships on Friday, October 30. The championships will be held at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The women's race will start at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The Huskies have put together a competitive 2026 season, showing continued progress throughout the fall. Anique Poulin earned BIG EAST Female Athlete of the Week honors on Sept. 15 after winning the Hartford Invitational and setting a new course record with a time of 10:39.20. Sascha Letica, Brooke Strauss and Allison Wasson have also been key contributors for the Huskies throughout the regular season.
Last season, UConn finished fourth at the BIG EAST Championships, behind six-time defending champion Georgetown, Villanova and Providence. Sascha Letica led the Huskies with a 13th-place finish in 20:25.9, earning second team All-BIG EAST honors. Chloe Trudel also earned second team honors, placing 16th with a time of 20:39.5.
"UConn is excited for BEAST Week 2026. The Championships will provide an amazing competitive atmosphere as it has throughout history. The UConn Huskies are primed and ready to race hard. It will also be a great way to honor the recent passing of Georgetown Hall of Fame Coach Frank Gagliano" said Head Coach Beth Alford-Sullivan.
The race will be streaming on ESPN+, with live stats available HERE.
