NC State & Lenoir-Rhyne Lead The Way In New Game Day Divisions

Posted April 5, 2018

In 2018, NCA & NDA Collegiate National Cheer & Dance Championship introduced new divisions focused on highlighting what collegiate spirit programs do best—game day!

What makes a game day performance special? The emphasis is on traditional sideline elements—fight song, band chant, and crowd leading—three things teams perfect every weekend in their role as spirit leaders for their college or university.

I LOVE our new Game Day divisions. Bringing back the LEADING in cheerleading! pic.twitter.com/PpZzxheEn7

— Justin Carrier (@JustinCarrier) April 5, 2018

Fourteen teams brought their unique sideline experience to Daytona Beach, Florida, and showcased deep-rooted traditions as well as every aspect of the spirit program. You'll see cheer, dance, mascots, flags, and even some drum lines on the mat in these high energy routines.

Who commanded the crowd in Daytona Beach on Day 1?

Division I

Prelim Results

RANKING	TEAM NAME	CITY	STATE	RAW SCORE	DEDUCTION POINTS	SAFETY DEDUCTIONS	FINAL SCORE
Finalist	NC State University	Raleigh	NC	95.33	0.00	0.00	95.33
Finalist	University of North Texas	Denton	TX	92.37	0.00	0.00	92.37
Finalist	Bryant University	Smithfield	RI	91.13	0.00	0.00	91.13
Finalist	Wright State University	Dayton	OH	90.80	0.50	0.00	90.30
Finalist	University of Michigan	Ann Arbor	MI	89.70	0.00	0.00	89.70
Finalist	Clemson University	Clemson	SC	86.27	0.00	0.50	85.77
Finalist	Georgia Institute of Technology	Atlanta	GA	84.13	1.75	0.00	82.38

Division II

Prelim Results

RANKING	TEAM NAME	CITY	STATE	RAW SCORE	DEDUCTION POINTS	SAFETY DEDUCTIONS	FINAL SCORE
Finalist	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Hickory	NC	93.57	0.00	0.00	93.57
Finalist	Tarleton State University	Stephenville	TX	92.13	0.00	0.00	92.13
Finalist	McKendree University	Lebanon	IL	90.93	0.00	0.00	90.93
Finalist	The University of New England	Biddeford	ME	87.30	0.00	0.00	87.30
Finalist	Olivet College	Olivet	MI	85.10	0.00	0.00	85.10
Finalist	Long Island University	Brookville	NY	86.33	0.50	1.00	84.83
Finalist	University of West Alabama	Livingston	AL	85.90	1.25	0.00	84.65

The new divisions were an instant fan favorite and you won't want to miss the final performances on the Bandshell as teams kick it up a notch to claim the title. Watch it all unfold LIVE on Varsity TV starting at 12:38 PM ET on Friday, April 6.