The ULM Cheerleaders received a bid to compete at College Nationals in Orlando, Fla. Jan. 12-15. Their all-expenses paid trip is based on a video entry they sent to the Universal Cheerleaders Association.

The ULM Cheerleaders received a first place ranking going into Nationals.

The cheerleaders will compete in the final round of competition in the Small Coed Division for Division IA and I.

The ULM Dance Team also received an invitation to compete in the semi-final round of competition at the Universal Dance Association College Nationals in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 12-15.

The team is “very excited” about the invitation as this is their first year to submit a video, said Jennifer Sword, spirit groups coordinator.

The team will compete in the IA Dance Division.