Competitive Cheer (Game Day) | 4/11/2026 4:19:00 PM
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Gannon University competitive cheer & dance team wrapped up its 2026 season with an impressive showing at the NCA & NDA Collegiate Nationals, highlighted by top-three finishes in the Game Day Division II and Hip-Hop Division II.
The Game Day squad recorded the highest finish in program history with a runner-up result, while Hip-Hop secured its third consecutive third-place finish.
The Golden Knights placed second in the Game Day Division II finals with a score of 87.4583, finishing just behind Dallas Baptist.
In Hip-Hop, Gannon earned a third-place finish in Division II with a score of 89.6571, continuing its strong performance on the national stage.
Gannon's Team Performance squad also delivered a solid showing, finishing fifth overall in Division II to round out the weekend.
GAME DAY DIVISION II FINALS
- Dallas Baptist – 92.9875
- GANNON UNIVERSITY – 87.4583
- Lenoir-Rhyne – 87.1042
- Wingate University – 82.55
- West Texas A&M – 82.0667
- Angelo State – 81.1684
HIP-HOP DIVISION II FINALS
- Valdosta State – 95.1429
- Davenport – 93.9143
- GANNON UNIVERSITY – 89.6571
- Maryville University – 88.4571
- Newberry College – 88.4286
- University of Texas-Permian Basin
TEAM PERFORMANCE DIVISION II FINALS
- Oklahoma Baptist - 84.55
- Texas A&M International - 82.45
- Roosevelt University - 82.225
- Assumption - 80.5
- GANNON UNIVERSITY - 79.825
- Newberry College - 77.475
Congratulations to head coach
Kelli Makowski, her coaching staff, and the entire team on an outstanding showing at the NCA & NDA Collegiate Nationals.
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