Ypsilanti, MI – After a strong opening round performance, the Cumberlands cheer team was looking to build on a strong opening performance to close out the championships.  The Patriots finished the championships with a 76.80 to place 14^th overall Saturday afternoon.

UC was the fifth team to hit the floor and scored a 75.72 in the final round. That score was worth 75% of their overall team score.

Xavier captured the NAIA national title with a national record score of 93.70.  Indiana Wesleyan was the runner-up at 92.58, while Saint Ambrose, Dickinson State, and Concordia rounded out the top-five.

This was the Patriots third appearance at the NAIA National Championships.

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