Memphis Spirit Squads Earn Multiple National Championships

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis cheerleading and dance teams captured national championships at the UCA & UDA College Nationals this weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla.

The Memphis cheerleaders won the national championship in Division IA Small Coed, and the dance team won the national championship for Division IA Game Day (Dance). They also earned numerous Top-8 finishes including third in Dance Hip Hop, fifth in Game Day (Cheer) and seventh in Division 1 Pom.

"Making the decision to add the Ambush Crew to our program brought us to a new level in the college dance team world," Memphis Head of Spirit and Dance Carol Lloyd Cross said. "I am very proud of how we represented the University of Memphis and the 901!"

"The heart and determination from this team is remarkable," Memphis Head Cheer Coach Tony Crump said. "They put in the work, they did not quit and they refused to give up. They buckled down and achieved their goal to hit as a family! As a coach, that is all I can ask for. I am extremely proud of these athletes and our program."

For more information and full results and to view performances from the College Nationals, visit tv.varsity.com.

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Memphis Spirit Squads National Championships

Memphis Spirit Squads Earn Multiple National Championships

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