The 2025 College STUNT National Championships in Division I culminated in a historic victory for the California Baptist Lancers, who clinched their fifth consecutive national title by defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in a hard-fought championship game. The two-day event, held April 24-25 at Lipscomb University, showcased intense competition and solidified a burgeoning rivalry between the nation’s top STUNT programs.
The Lancers, the undisputed 1 seed, continued their dominant run, entering the championship with an unblemished record. They started their campaign with a decisive 15-0 victory over the 4 seed Mercyhurst Lakers in Game 1. The 2 seed Kentucky Wildcats also showcased their strength, shutting out the 3 seed UT Martin Skyhawks with a 15-0 win in Game 2.
The elimination rounds saw Mercyhurst bounce back to defeat UT Martin 15-10 in Game 3, sending the Skyhawks home. The highly anticipated Game 4 pitted the top two seeds against each other, with California Baptist extending their dominance over Kentucky with a 14-4 victory, sending the Wildcats to the elimination bracket.
Kentucky, however, proved their resilience. In a critical elimination game, they decisively defeated Mercyhurst 15-1, earning a coveted spot in the Championship Game and setting up a thrilling rematch against the Lancers.
