KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Pikeville women's cross country team competed at the NAIA Appalachian Challenge on Friday, taking on a competitive field in the 5K race in Knoxville, Tenn. 

Gisele Young led the Bears, finishing 161st overall with a time of 23:24.7. Chelsea Spears followed in 171st place, crossing the finish line in 24:15.1, while Michelle Kemoib rounded out UPIKE's finishers in 179th with a time of 25:58.9. 

Milligan claimed the team title with 34 points, followed by Cumberlands with 77 points and Rio Grande with 90 points. 

The Bears will return to Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 6, for the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship, their final meet of the 2026 season. 

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