For the first time since being promoted to a Division I sport, Cal Poly STUNT was on the mats in front of their home crowd in San Luis Obispo.
Cal Poly hosted the STUNT Stampede on April 3-4, where they finished the two-day event with a 3-1 record.
The STUNT Stampede is their only home meet of the season, and was the first time the STUNT team has competed at home since being promoted to a varsity sport. STUNT was previously a club team at Cal Poly for 15 years before being promoted during the offseason.
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The No. 3 ranked Mustangs (11-5-0) started the meet by splitting a pair on Friday. They dropped the first game 35-13 against No. 1 California Baptist, who are undefeated so far this season.
Cal Poly has faced the Lancers seven times in their history, and have lost all seven of the matchups.
The Mustangs came back later Friday evening for a 32-14 victory over Arizona State.
The Sundevils STUNT team currently operates as a club team, as Arizona State has not recognized it as a Division I program.
On Saturday, Cal Poly opened day two of the competition with a second victory over the Sundevils. Arizona put up more of a fight this time around, closing the final deficit to 29-21.
Saturday was also Senior Day for the Mustangs, where they celebrated the five seniors graduating this year.
Team captain Mikayla Maire has been a part of Cal Poly STUNT for four years, and this was her first and only time competing at Division I level following the sport’s promotion.
“Our team has just grown so much,” Marie said. “I’ve been so excited to show Cal Poly and everyone else this is who we are, and this is what we work for, and I’m so proud of our team for putting our best out on the mat.”
After the celebration, Cal Poly closed out their homestand with a dominant 31-7 victory over UC Davis.
Cal Poly outscored UC Davis in all four quarters– partner stunts, pyramids/tosses, jumps/tumbling and team routine. The Mustangs received points for every routine, in every quarter, with the Aggie’s points coming from split decisions.
UC Davis is also not currently recognized as a Division I sport. They are set to be promoted to a varsity sport in the 2026-27 season.
With the STUNT Stampede concluded, Cal Poly now looks to prepare for the national championships in late April.
“We’re very good at working under pressure, working on our feet. If something goes awry, we can come back very quickly,” Maire said.
Nationals are set to take place in Nashville, Tenn. on April 23-26 at Allen Arena.