The Misericordia University cheerleaders finished sixth in the Open All-Girl Game Day Division at the Universal Cheerleading Association national championships, Saturday at Disney World in Orlando, FL.
 
The Cougars bested 19 teams to finish sixth overall and were the top-ranked Division III squad.
 
Game Day Results: 
1. Sacred Heart University (CT)
2. West Chester
3. The University of Rhode Island
4. University of New York Albany
5. Towson University
6. Misericordia University
7. Kutztown
8. Indiana University Purdue
9. Scranton
10. Widener
 
The Cougars compete in the traditional routine semifinals Saturday evening.  MU enters the round with a perfect crowd score and hopes to advance to Sunday's finals.