NC State & Lenoir-Rhyne Lead The Way In New Game Day Divisions
NC State & Lenoir-Rhyne Lead The Way In New Game Day Divisions
Traditional sideline elements took center stage at 2018 NCA & NDA College Nationals creating instant fan-favorite divisions.
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.
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