2024 UCA Mascot Nationals
Championships, appearances, and unforgettable mascot moments.
THE EVENT SPOTLIGHT.
Event Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
Venue: AdventHealth Arena – South
Event: UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship
Divisions: Division IA Mascot and Open Mascot
Event Status: Completed
About the Event
The 2024 UCA College Mascot National Championship brought collegiate mascots from across the United States to Walt Disney World Resort for another exciting year of mascot competition.
Held during the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship weekend, January 12–14, 2024, the mascot competition featured routines celebrating school spirit, creativity, entertainment, and the personalities behind some of college sports' most recognizable characters.
The mascot finals took place on Saturday, January 13, at ESPN Wide World of Sports, with competitors battling for national championship honors in Division IA and Open Mascot.
2024 UCA Mascot National Champions
Division IA Mascot Champion: Aubie the Tiger — Auburn University
Aubie the Tiger captured the 2024 Division IA Mascot National Championship, earning his 11th national title.
Representing Auburn University, Aubie finished with a final score of 92.64 points, narrowly defeating Tennessee's Smokey, who earned 92.46 points.
The championship added another milestone to Aubie's impressive history as one of the most decorated mascots in collegiate sports.
Open Mascot Champion: The Governor — Austin Peay State University
The Governor from Austin Peay State University captured the 2024 Open Mascot National Championship.
After finishing second in the Open division during the previous year's competition, The Governor returned in 2024 and claimed first place with a score of 85.80 points.
The victory marked a major achievement for Austin Peay's mascot program.
Division IA Mascot — Final Results
| Place | Mascot | University | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aubie | Auburn University | 92.64 |
| 2 | Smokey | University of Tennessee | 92.46 |
| 3 | Bearcat | University of Cincinnati | 90.86 |
| 4 | Hook 'Em | University of Texas | 86.92 |
| 5 (Tie) | Sparky | Liberty University | 85.30 |
| 5 (Tie) | Goldy Gopher | University of Minnesota | 85.30 |
Open Mascot — Final Results
| Place | University | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Peay State University | 85.80 |
| 2 | University of Delaware | 84.16 |
| 3 | Grand Canyon University | 83.88 |
| 4 | Villanova University | 81.26 |
| 5 | Stony Brook University | 81.14 |
Event Highlights
Aubie's Close Championship Victory
One of the biggest stories of the 2024 competition was the close finish between Auburn's Aubie and Tennessee's Smokey.
Just 0.18 points separated the two mascots, making Division IA one of the most competitive championship battles of the weekend.
Bearcat Earns Third Place
The University of Cincinnati's Bearcat secured third place in Division IA with 90.86 points, finishing behind Aubie and Smokey.
The performance continued Cincinnati's presence among the leading collegiate mascot programs.
The Governor Claims the Open Division
Austin Peay's The Governor returned to the national stage and captured the Open Mascot title after a runner-up finish in 2023.
The Governor finished ahead of competitors from Delaware, Grand Canyon, Villanova, and Stony Brook.
Mascot Insider's Historical Coverage
The 2024 UCA Mascot Nationals remains an important chapter in collegiate mascot history.
From Aubie's 11th national championship to The Governor's Open division victory, the competition highlighted the creativity, dedication, and performance skills that make college mascots such an important part of university traditions.
Mascot Insider preserves this event as part of its growing archive of mascot competitions, championship results, photographs, and memorable performances.
Fans can also explore our coverage of the 2025 and 2026 UCA Mascot Nationals to follow the championship's history across multiple years.
This event has concluded. This article is maintained as part of the Mascot Insider historical event archive.
