The Misericordia University cheerleading team has recorded eight top-six finishes at the Universal Cheerleader Association national championships over the last nine years, including a runner-up finish on January 15, 2018.

The Cougars have competed in the finals on various dates from January 15-20 from 2012-2020.

Misericordia Cheerleading at UCA Nationals: 2012-2020
1/16/12 – fifth place
1/20/13 – fourth place
1/18/14 – third place
1/17/15 – fourth place
1/16/16 – fifth place
1/15/18 – second place
1/19/19 – sixth place
1/18/20 – fourth place