Devils Cheerleading takes National Stage

The FDU Devils cheerleading team competed on the national stage for the first time in program history at the 2023 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The squad competed in the category: Game Day – Small Coed Cheer. The competition took place January 13 -15, 2023, at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Fla., and was nationally televised on ESPN.

You can watch their outstanding game day routine here or catch it during a home Devils football game. For more information on the Devils Cheerleading visit here.

Cheerleaders from Fairleigh Dickinson University performing at the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National FDU Devils cheerleading team at the 2023 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. FDU Devils Cheerleading team entering the arena at Walt Disney World Resort. FDU Devils cheerleaders performing on stage at the UCA National Championship.

"To prepare for this level of competition we needed hard work and dedication from our athletes, and they really came through. It took long hours of preparation, late nights of practice, and the support of our family, friends, and sponsors to be able to reach our goal of competing at UCA."
— Head Cheerleading Coach Mariah Villegas

Cheerleader in FDU Devils uniform performing at a Disney competition.FDU Devils cheerleader smiles with pom poms on stage.FDU Devils cheerleading team performing a cheer on a green mat with castle backdrop.FDU Devils cheerleaders performing at the UCA College Cheerleading National Championship at Disney World.

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