Houston's Texas Southern University is the first historically Black school to win a national title in collegiate cheerleading, having accomplished the feat on Friday in Daytona Beach, Florida, according to the university. The Tigers placed first in their division in the Cheer Spirit Rally competition at the NCA & NDA College National Championship, held last Wednesday through Sunday by the National Cheerleaders Association.
"To see the long hours they've dedicated come to fruition in the form of a national championship is amazing as I want to commend the coaching staff and team members for their efforts," Texas Southern athletics director Kevin Granger said in a news release from the university. "This team has made history at Texas Southern and everyone a part of TSU nation is proud of their accomplishments."
Texas Southern was among more than 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to compete and the only one to take home a title. Out of a maximum score of 100, the Tigers posted raw and performance scores of 96.1 and an event score of 95.5875, beating second-place Niagara University by nearly 11 points in the Cheer Spirit Rally category for Division I schools.
"I knew this was the year and the team to get the job done," Texas Southern coach Shontrese Comeaux said. "I'm so proud of them and where we're going to take the cheer program next."
[SOURCE: HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA]
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