For the eighth time in UAAP history, the National University (NU) Pep Squad claimed victory in the Cheerdance Competition during Season 87.
Held on Sunday, December 1, at the Mall of Asia Arena (MOA), NU impressed over 19,000 fans with their outer space-themed performance, scoring 713 points.
Their high-risk stunts, including a propeller-like pyramid move, secured their first championship under head coach Gabriel Bajacan.
With this win, NU tied the record of UST Salinggawi Troupe and UP Pep Squad as the teams with the most titles in the competition’s history, each holding eight championships.
The Adamson Pep Squad finished as first runner-up with 679.5 points for their karaoke-themed performance, while defending champion FEU Cheering Squad took second runner-up with 650 points for their Frozen-inspired routine.
UE placed fourth with 641 points for their Sexbomb Girls-themed performance, UST came in fifth with 634.5 points, and UP ranked sixth with 560 points.
Meanwhile, La Salle’s Checkmate routine and Ateneo’s How the Universe Began performance placed them at seventh and eighth with 525 and 490 points, respectively.
In addition to the championship, the NU Pep Squad also bagged several special awards, including the Power Performance Award, Juicy-fied Pyramid, Best Aerial Performance, Lit Dance Move Award, Stylish Performance Award, Most Unique Dance Move Award, and Most Synchronized Dance Move Award.