Weber State University Athletics
Friday, November 13
Albuquerque, NM
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NCAA Mountain Region Championships
11/13/2026 6:57:00 PM | Women's Cross Country
Saga Hagelin leads Weber State women’s cross country with a 34th place finish in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Weber State women's cross country team finished 12th at the NCAA Mountain Region Championships Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico, closing out its season with a strong effort against a competitive regional field.
The Wildcats recorded a team time of 1:51:28, averaging 22:18, with Saga Hagelin leading the way. Hagelin placed 34th overall with a time of 21:12.4, finishing just outside the top 25.
Hailey Day was the next Wildcat across the finish line, placing 62nd in 21:59.2. Hannah Bailey finished 74th with a time of 22:24.5, followed by Sandra Aberg in 80th at 22:39.3. Frances Hudson rounded out Weber State's scoring five, finishing 95th in 23:11.8.
Despite battling illness throughout the week, the Wildcats put together a strong team effort to finish among the top 12 teams in the Mountain Region.
"I thought the women ran well. We had a few girls sick this week, so we weren't quite at our best," head coach Anderson said. "Overall, they were tough and gave a strong effort! Still working towards those higher finishing places, but very proud of the group today."
"We had some great individual efforts led by Saga Hagelin, who was just a few places out of the top 25," Anderson said.
The regional championships marked the conclusion of the 2026 season for the Wildcats, who will look to carry their experience and continued development into next year.
While Weber State will say goodbye to its graduating seniors, Anderson is excited about the foundation being built within the program.
"We will miss our seniors next year, but are very excited to keep building for future years!" Anderson said.
The Wildcats recorded a team time of 1:51:28, averaging 22:18, with Saga Hagelin leading the way. Hagelin placed 34th overall with a time of 21:12.4, finishing just outside the top 25.
Hailey Day was the next Wildcat across the finish line, placing 62nd in 21:59.2. Hannah Bailey finished 74th with a time of 22:24.5, followed by Sandra Aberg in 80th at 22:39.3. Frances Hudson rounded out Weber State's scoring five, finishing 95th in 23:11.8.
Despite battling illness throughout the week, the Wildcats put together a strong team effort to finish among the top 12 teams in the Mountain Region.
"I thought the women ran well. We had a few girls sick this week, so we weren't quite at our best," head coach Anderson said. "Overall, they were tough and gave a strong effort! Still working towards those higher finishing places, but very proud of the group today."
"We had some great individual efforts led by Saga Hagelin, who was just a few places out of the top 25," Anderson said.
The regional championships marked the conclusion of the 2026 season for the Wildcats, who will look to carry their experience and continued development into next year.
While Weber State will say goodbye to its graduating seniors, Anderson is excited about the foundation being built within the program.
"We will miss our seniors next year, but are very excited to keep building for future years!" Anderson said.
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