Mc Richard Paglicawan
National University Bulldogs Pep Squad fashioned out a near-flawless routine for its second straight UAAP Cheerdance crown in front of 22,000 people at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The National University Bulldogs Pep Squad finished with a score of 677.5 points on strength of their clean executions and jaw-dropping throws to retain the prestigious title. Similar to their Disney-inspired routine that bagged the crown in 2013, NU was majestic with their American Indian-inspired performance, executing flawless tosses and pyramids. They also displayed a crisp floor routine, wowing the crowd with their tumbling and choreography.
The UP Pep Squad ended up as first runner-up with 658 pointswith a crowd-pleasing performance. Themed “Pantay-Pantay,” the routine featured rainbow colors of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride flag.
The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe returned to their winning ways, finishing second runner-up with 625 points with a Chinese dynasty theme for their first podium finish in the highly anticipated contest since 2010.
Proving its win in last year’s competition was no fluke, NU also took home a P340,000 check while UP and UST got P200,000 and P140,000, respectively.
Meanwhile, Far Eastern Univeristy won the group stunts competition, while UST placed second, and NU third.
Adamson Pep Squad, 4th place, 600
FEU Pep Squad, 5th place, 599.5
De La Salle University Animo Squad, 6th place, 557
University of the East, 7th place, 503
Ateneo de Manila University, 8th place, 494.5
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