Cheerleading | 2/21/2016 4:31:00 PM

ALMA, Mich. - The Davenport STUNT team ranked No. 1 in Division II traveled to No. 2 Alma College on Sunday and will return to Grand Rapids with an 18-10 victory over the Scots. The Panthers led 3-2 after the first quarter of partner stunts. The team increased their lead to two points in the second quarter of pyramids and baskets. The score remained close after halftime in the third quarter of jumps and tumbling as DU led 10-7. The team performed a very strong team/combination routine in the fourth quarter and pulled away for an 18-10 final score.

"The objective going into today was to chase perfection," said head coach Celia Allen-Hames. "For STUNT the sport that means no minors, modifications or mistakes. This team is completely capable of achieving a perfect game and we are one step closer after today. I am proud of them for showing up and proving their current No. 1 national ranking. We are excited to get back in the practice room to execute and clean up before heading to Oklahoma in a couple of weeks."

"I am very happy with the team's effort today especially in the third quarter," said assistant coach Amber Gniewek. "This week we put a lot of pressure on our jumpers and tumblers to execute perfect routines. While we have room to improve overall, we took significant steps in the right direction during today's game. We are excited to get back to practice and aim for perfection while preparing for Oklahoma."