SASKATCHEWAN — The University of Alberta Pandas won the women's team title at the 2026 Dakota Classic on Saturday, placing five runners in the top seven to score just 22 points at Dakota Dunes Resort.

Natalie Boston led the way for Alberta, winning the individual race with a time 31:19.44. Jamie Gladdish was right behind in third at 31:38.36, followed by Libby Dunn in fifth, Zoe Flaman in sixth and Sophie Shaffer in seventh to round out Alberta's scoring five. Mya Lam also cracked the top 10, finishing 10th overall.

The Pandas easily outdistanced the field, finishing 32 points ahead of second-place Saskatchewan (54) and Manitoba (62), who rounded out the team standings.

Carson Young led the Golden Bears with a 15th place finish. 

Women's Team Standings

POS	TEAM	POINTS
1	Alberta	22
2	Saskatchewan	54
3	Manitoba	62

Men's Team Standings

POS	TEAM	POINTS
1	Manitoba	35
2	Regina	38
3	Saskatchewan	46