NASHVILLE, Tenn. - For the first time in program history, the Malone University STUNT team competed at the College STUNT National Championships. The Pioneers were defeated in their game on Thursday 20-12 against Purdue University Northwest. Malone is now 16-9 overall while the Pride move on with a record of 14-8.
 
A 1-0 win in routine two for the Pioneers allowed them to keep things close at 4-3 Purdue Northwest after partner stunts. All four rounds of pyramids and tosses were tight. Each of the scores were 2-1, with Malone taking routine five in the final round. The halftime score was 11-8 in favor of the Pride.
 
Purdue Northwest began to pull away with a strong second half. The Pride controlled the third quarter of jumps and tumbling and led 16-10. The Pioneers drew a tie in routine three, but Purdue Northwest won the quarter in total, 5-2.
 
The lead increased to eight at the end of team routine one after the Pride were victorious 4-2. They had possession and called routine eight, which helped to solidify the mercy rule with just six points available after Malone was unable to score to extend the contest.
 
The Pioneers compete in an elimination game against Maryville University on Friday, April 24 beginning at 11:15 A.M. CST.