On Jan. 16 the WKU co-ed and women’s cheerleading teams traveled to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida, to compete in the Universal Cheerleading Association College National Championships.
The UCA nationals showcase top collegiate cheerleading squads and feature highly competitive Division I programs.
Despite facing stiff competition, the women’s squad placed third out of 18 teams while the co-ed team placed eighth out of 23 teams. The No. 3 finish for the women’s team is the highest finals ranking in WKU’s cheerleading history.
“I was really excited for an amazing group of young ladies who were able to consistently better themselves and work together toward a common goal,” women’s Assistant Coach Joshua Bewley said.