ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Alabama cheer team added another chapter to its championship history, winning the UCA Division IA All Girl National Championship at the 2026 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship.
Alabama posted a final-round score of 93.5 to claim the title, finishing ahead of University of South Florida, which earned runner-up honors with an 89.6. The win marks the Crimson Tide’s eighth national championship overall and its fourth title in the Division IA All Girl category, the first since 2022.
The three-day national championship event was held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and featured top collegiate programs from across the country.
A Milestone Win for the Program and Its Seniors
Led by head coach Jennifer Thrasher, Alabama’s All Girl squad delivered a composed and confident performance in the finals, securing the program’s second national championship in as many seasons.
“Our All Girl team winning the program’s eighth national championship is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to their talent, preparation, and execution at such a high level,” Thrasher said. “Not a single member of this team had won a national title in their time at Alabama, so it was really special for these seniors to go out on top.”
After capturing the UCA Division IA Coed national title in 2025, Alabama also competed in that division again this season, finishing fourth overall with a final score of 87.1.
Strong Finishes Across Alabama Spirit Program
Alabama’s spirit squads produced multiple top-10 finishes throughout the championship weekend at the UCA/UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship.
The Crimson Tide placed third in the Division IA Game Day Dance Finals with a score of 90.81. Alabama followed with a ninth-place finish in Division IA Jazz, scoring 90.51, and closed the weekend with a seventh-place result in the Division IA Mascot competition after earning an 89.48.
“Every team in our program finishing in the top 10 nationally is a reflection of the standard of excellence across our entire spirit program,” Thrasher said. “We talk a lot about honoring the legacy of those who came before us and making sure we leave something meaningful for those who come next.”
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