The DBU STUNT kicked off their 2024 season on Friday, February 9. The Patriots were up against the Texas Women's University Pioneers, winning 24-1. 

FINAL SCORE (DBU- 24, TWU- 1)
Quarter 1 - Partner Stunts Score: 4-0 For the first round of the game, DBU called routine 7. After hitting this routine, the sideline energy and excitement carried into the rest of the quarter. The Patriots shut out the Pioneers, winning all four possible points. Quarter 2 - Pyramids and Tosses Score: 8-0

Quarter 2 - DBU continued to gain confidence and compete to the best of their ability. They called a few upper-level routines within this quarter and had great fight when things did not go perfectly. 

Quarter 3 - Jumps and Tumbling Score: 12-1 The Pioneers are known for their clean and technical JT routines. The Patriots have been working on the small details to compete with TWU in this quarter. DBU received all four possible points, only tying one point in routine 5. One athlete stood out during this quarter, senior, Kenzie Laird. "We had a few minor injuries early in the week leading up to this game, and I threw Kenzie into a couple of new routines, and it was amazing to witness her confidence and adaptability throughout this game," DBU Interim Head Coach Mattie Royal said. "I am very proud of her leadership tonight."

Quarter 4 - Team Routine Final Score: 24-1 DBU continued to dominate the game, receiving 12 out of 12 possible points in the final quarter. This could not have been a stronger season opener for the Patriots. "We started off with a strong win for this season," said captain and four-year senior, Charli Uber said. "This game gave us a lot of confidence to go into our Patriots Classic Tournament. I am so excited to see what this season holds. Forever and always proud to be a Patriot."

UP NEXT
DBU will be at home for the first time this season, hosting the inaugural Patriots Classic Tournament. 13 teams come to Dallas February 15-17 to compete head-to-head in one of the most prominent collegiate STUNT tournaments of 2024.