V-Hawks take third at NAIA National Championships, shattering program record
TOPEKA, Kansas -- The Viterbo University Competitive Dance team took to the floor this weekend to compete at their fifth straight NAIA National Championships. Through two days of competition, the V-Hawks earned a program-record score in the preliminary round and a program-high finish after the finals round of competition.
In the first day of competition, the V-Hawks took the floor seeking a strong performance. The V-Hawks were able to achieve their goal, breaking their program-high score in the preliminary round with a 91.53. With their performance, the V-Hawks were in third place after the first day.
In the finals round of competition, the V-Hawks came back even stronger. Competing third-to-last at the competition, the team maintained their energy and composure as they competed. As the competition finished, the V-Hawks awaited their final placement. The top-three teams were only separated by 0.33 points after the final round of competition, and the V-Hawks finished in third place, their highest in program history. The team finished with a massive 93.04 score, defeating fourth place by nearly three points.
The team came within 0.06 points of second place and 0.33 points of first place. Last season, the V-Hawks set a new high with a fifth place finish, and this season they returned to fly higher.
FINAL RESULTS
- St. Ambrose University - 93.37
- Midland University - 93.10
- Viterbo University - 93.04
- Grand View University - 90.01
- Oklahoma City University - 89.30
- Doane University - 86.59
- Hope International University - 84.64
- Concordia University - 84.26
- Baker University - 83.18
- Loyola University - 79.61
- Aquinas College - 79.27
- Bethel College - 78.72
UP NEXT
The NAIA will release All-American selections on Thursday, April 2nd.