NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Concordia University Chicago (CUC) STUNT team traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to compete at the 2025 College STUNT National Championships. The Cougars went in ranked fifth in Division III and competed in two games today. They first competed against No. 4 Saint Mary's College (Ind.) and then against No. 2 Misericordia University. Unfortunately, the Cougars fell in both games, ending their Nationals run with a fifth-place finish.
 
Game One: 13-4 L vs No. 4 Saint Mary's College (Ind.)

• The Cougars started the day off against the Belles of Saint Mary's College (Ind.) After both teams forfeited round one of quarter one, the Belles won the point in round two for their execution of routine one. Both teams forfeited round three before routine seven was chosen for round four. The Cougars outperformed the Belles, securing the point and tying the game at 1-1 at the end of the first quarter.
• In quarter two, the Belles took the lead back quickly, taking the first point of the quarter with routine one. Both teams then forfeited round two, keeping the score 2-1 to the Belles. For round three, routine two was chosen and both teams were able to pick up a point from the round. The final round was forfeited by both teams and the Cougars trailed 3-2 at halftime.
• Fresh out of the half, the Cougars were able to pick up a point in round one of quarter three, keeping the game close. However, the Belles also secured the point, keeping a slight lead. Unfortunately for CUC, Saint Mary's found their rhythm and stole the remaining three points of the quarter, leading the Cougars, 7-3, into the fourth and final quarter.
• In quarter four there were three routines. For the first round, routine two was selected. The Cougars excelled in their partner stunts and secured another point. However, the Belles also earned the point for partner stunts and took the points in the jumps & tumbling category and the pyramids and tosses category, extending their lead to 10-4. In round two, routine eight was selected and both teams forfeited the round. In the final round, routine one was selected and Saint Mary's walked away with all three points from the round, defeating Concordia 13-4.

 
Game Two: 12-0 L vs No. 2 Misericordia University
In game two, Concordia faced the Cougars of Misericordia University. Throughout the game, the CUC Cougars left their hearts on the mat, showing out in each competed routine. Despite being unable to remain under the allotted deductions and secure points, CUC showed a lot of growth, walking away with valuable experience and a fire to return to Nationals next year.
 
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The Cougars end their season with an overall record of 8-7 and a 3-1 conference record. Keep up with all things CUC STUNT this offseason by following @CUCDanceCheer on X and @cucstunt on Instagram. Other updates, such as rosters and schedules can be found at cucougars.com.