NU Pep Squad claims its eighth UAAP Cheerdance title.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.netqueen9play

MANILA, Philippines — National University Pep Squad coach Gab Bajacan savored winning his first UAAP Cheerdance Competition championship after a runner-up debut last year.

Taking over a winning program from a multi-titled coach Ghicka Bernabe entails a huge responsibility and immense pressure. But that only brought the best in Bajacan and his team, which joined the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe and UP Pep Squad with the most number of UAAP Cheerdance titles at eight. ADVERTISEMENT Champion NU Pep Squad wows crowd with ‘ferris wheel’ stunt

NU Pep Squad dazzles on its way to another UAAP Cheerdance title.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — National University Pep Squad highlighted its masterful title redemption in the 2024 UAAP Cheerdance Competition with a “ferris wheel” pyramid on Sunday in front of a loud 19,121 crowd at Mall of Asia Arena.

Entering the mats on a mission clad in NASA-inspired suits, the NU Pep squad brought the house down with gravity-defying stunts and out-of-this-world pyramids including the one that had not been done since UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe’s “helicopter” maneuver during its 2006 title run.FEATURED STORIES SPORTS LIVE: UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2024 SPORTS UAAP Finals-bound UP looks to change story of past two seasons SPORTS UAAP: La Salle back in the Finals vs UP, ousts No. 4 Adamson

Adamson Pep Squad post-game interview after finishing second

Adamson Pep Squad on its runner-up finish. #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/iApoodzjiY

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

NU Pep Squad on its ‘Ferris wheel’ Pyramid. #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/a4L9zbfxbK ADVERTISEMENT

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

NU Pep Squad far from satisfied after a record-tying eighth UAAP Cheerdance crown

Not eight, not nine, not 10, not 11…

NU Pep Squad wants more. #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3x5gWUQp2Z

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024 ADVERTISEMENT

NU Pep Squad’s road back to the top. #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/fBY1UVXtbM

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

NU coach Gab Bajacan, JP Cavido, and Vigie Calleja after ruling the #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/YpeU0bdzsI

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

THE SCORES: #UAAPCDC2024 pic.twitter.com/BmfxiY3vHI

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

NU Pep Squad during the 2024 UAAP Cheerdance Competition at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — National University Pep Squad went out of this world to reclaim the throne it lost last year.

NU Pep Squad ruled the 2024 UAAP Cheerdance Competition for a record-tying eighth crown on Sunday in front of a loud 19,121 crowd at Mall of Asia Arena.

BACK ON TOP!!!! #NUniverse

NU Pep Squad rules the #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/i1IhSoLUWu

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

Defending champion FEU Cheering Squad eager to repeat

LET IT GO! FEU Cheering Squad!#UAAPCDC2024#FEUrozen@INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/x8fGjFRCeF

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

FEU Cheering Squad brings Disney’s Frozen to defend its throne.#UAAPCDC2024#FEUrozen@INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/eNcLc97PXJ

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

De La Salle Animo Squad takes its turn

CHECKMATE! DLSU Animo Squad#UAAPCDC2024#TheFinalMove@INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/oITCBqmTGt

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

It’s DLSU Animo Squad’s turn to compete!#UAAPCDC2024#TheFinalMove@INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/AqNZ2N3WXd

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

NU Pep Squad looks to reclaim the crown a runner-up finish last year

NU Pep Squad’s outer space-inspired routine.

#UAAPCDC2024 #NUniverse @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/yZyZC7mnlI

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

NU Pep Squad seeks to reclaim the crown.

#UAAPCDC2024 #NUniverse @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/MMuab7VGik

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

UP Pep Squad aims to regain its lost glory in UAAP CDC

UP Pep Squad wraps up its summer-themed routine.

#UAAPCDC2024 #SunnySideUP @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/vmuCEIIJP7

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

UP Pep Squad brings BINI’s Pantropiko.

#UAAPCDC2024 #SunnySideUP @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/fdgbsLByUu

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

Adamson Pep Squad hopes to make the podium this time after placing fourth last year

What a way to end Adamson Pep Squad’s routine!

#UAAPCDC2024 #KARAOkeyToTheTop @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/qwS9cglG2t

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

Adamson Pep Squad with a karaoke-themed performance. #UAAPCDC2024 #KARAOkeyToTheTop @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/1Z1K1BxZVr

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

Nostalgia hits in UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe’s routine

UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe with Batang 90s-inspired routine!

#UAAPCDC2024 #wansESPAÑAtaym @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/9NSkB6onyS

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe brings nostalgia to the #UAAPCDC2024 #wansESPAÑAtaym @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/mFKGLXn8is

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

UE Pep Squad looks to pull off a surprise

The UE Pep Squad brings the house down! #SumayawSumunodsaUE #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/bTydVPVTNh

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

UE Pep Squad dances to the song of SexBomb. #SumayawSumunodsaUE #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/i0m0z50nzM

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

Ateneo Blue Eagles get things going

The Ateneo Blue Eagles end their routine on a high note. #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/0wqq4kNCHg

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

The Ateneo Blue Eagles kick off the #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/2PpONjiUgL

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

Happening now: #UAAPCDC2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/78fubbSWgM

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 1, 2024

The UAAP Cheerdance Competition will be held Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena with the FEU Cheering Squad going for back-to-back titles.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — The Far Eastern University Cheering Squad seeks to win its second straight championship with Disney’s Frozen-inspired performance in the 2024 UAAP Cheerdance Competition on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.

FEU will perform last, looking to win its third title in four years after ruling last season’s spectacle with a Super Mario Bros-themed routine.

Ateneo Blue Eagles will open the competition, followed by the University of the East Pep Squad and eight-time champion University of Santo Tomas Salinggawi Dance Troupe.

FEU Cheering Squad rules UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2023. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

Defending champion Far Eastern University Cheering Squad will close out the performances at the 2024 UAAP Cheerdance Competition on December 1 at Mall of Asia Arena.

The performance order was determined during a drawing of lots held Wednesday morning at the Press Center of MOA Arena ahead of the day’s men’s basketball games.

“We’re happy because that’s what we wanted—to place eighth. In my nine years with CDC, I’ve never finished in eighth. I was always fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh, but never eighth. Maybe God granted our wish this time,” said FEU Cheering squad coach Randell San Gregorio.

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