Courtside With Cheer And Dance At Memphis Madness

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Memphis fans took over the FedExForum on October 12 to get a first look at their beloved Tigers at the university’s basketball season kickoff, Memphis Madness.

This was the first year the university hosted the famous preseason event since 2014. Over five thousand Tiger fans packed the arena to get a first look at the 2017-18 basketball team, as well a chance to watch the national champion spirit program perform.

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Fans filling into the FedExForum for Memphis Madness

The 14-time national champion Memphis Pom team kick-started the performance with a hard-hitting hip hop routine to popular hit “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar.

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University of Memphis Sprit Program kick off the night’s event

Once Memphis Pom awakened the crowd, the dance team moved to the side of the court to give room for the U of M Cheerleading team to take center stage. Memphis cheer brought the performance to new heights with high-flying tuck baskets and elite hand-in-hand stunts.

The small coed squad will be working to claim back-to-back national championships this season at the 2018 UCA & UDA college national championship.

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University of Memphis coed performing liberties at Memphis Madness

After cheer had their moment in the spotlight, both squads joined together for the grand finale of the performance.

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Memphis cheer and pom on the court for an exciting performance at Memphis Madness

Memphis’ mascot Pouncer made an appearance at the event and kept the crowd entertained all night long.

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Pouncer flexing before Memphis Madness began

After the show-stopping performance by Memphis cheer and dance, both squads took to the sidelines to cheer on the Tigers for the rest of the night’s festivities.

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Memphis cheer and dance welcoming the 2017-18 mens and women basketball teams to the court

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