Ferris STUNT Team Splits Matches in Ohio

The Bulldogs fell to No. 10 Malone but defeated No. 24 Walsh in weekend competition.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:56am

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The Ferris State University STUNT team, ranked 16th nationally, split a pair of matches against Ohio opponents on Sunday. The Bulldogs lost to No. 10 Malone 26-17 but bounced back to beat No. 24 Walsh 24-19. With the split, Ferris State now holds a 9-6 overall record in its inaugural season of college STUNT competition.

Why it matters

STUNT is a growing competitive sport that combines elements of cheerleading and gymnastics. Ferris State's STUNT team is in its first year, so these early results against ranked opponents demonstrate the program's competitiveness and potential for future success.

The details

Against Malone, Ferris State took an early 5-3 lead but the Pioneers rallied to win the final three quarters, including a 10-5 effort in the fourth. In the win over Walsh, the Bulldogs jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first quarter and led 8-2 at halftime, then held off the Cavaliers 11-10 in the final period for the 24-19 victory.

  • The matches took place on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
  • Ferris State will next compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championship set for April 2-4, 2026 in Springfield, Missouri.

The players

Ferris State University STUNT team

The Bulldogs' STUNT team, in its inaugural season, is currently ranked 16th nationally.

Malone University

Malone's STUNT team is ranked 10th nationally.

Walsh University

Walsh's STUNT team is ranked 24th nationally.

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What’s next

The Bulldogs will next compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championship set for April 2-4, 2026 in Springfield, Missouri.

The takeaway

Ferris State's STUNT team has shown it can compete with nationally ranked opponents in its first season, demonstrating the program's potential for future success in this growing collegiate sport.