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

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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.

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. 


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