OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. – The Central Methodist competitive dance team finished the final round of the 2018 NAIA National Competitive Cheer & Dance Championships, Saturday afternoon with a ninth place finish.

Central Methodist finished the final round with a score of 74.40 to place ninth in the competition, right behind Grand View University (76.72) and above Baker University (74.21).

St. Ambrose University claimed its first-ever competitive dance national championship with a score of 89.21.

Today marks the second annual Cheer and Dance National Championship, hosted by Oklahoma City. The NAIA is the only collegiate athletics association to offer a national championship in these sports.

Preliminary scores counted towards 25 percent of a team's overall score. Each team performed in the finals when scores counted for 75 percent of the total score.

Final Team Standings

DANCE
1. St. Ambrose (Iowa), 89.21
2. Oklahoma City, 88.71
3. Midland (Neb.), 85.45
4. Point Park (Pa,), 85.42
5. Morningside (Iowa), 83.50
6. Siena Heights (Mich.), 79.83
7. Aqiunas (Mich.), 76.93
8. Grand View (Iowa), 76.72
9. Central Methodist (Mo.), 74.40
10. Baker (Kan.), 74.21
11. Loyola (La.), 70.68
12. Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.), 65.67