It’s 1 p.m. on Sunday and Moody Coliseum is filled with people ready to cheer on the Mustangs against UCF. On the sidelines are the SMU cheerleaders, whose presence consistently helps make up the energy known as “Moody Magic”.
Unlike football, when the entire SMU Cheerleading team cheers at every game, only 10 cheerleaders are assigned to each game for basketball season. These 10 cheerleaders are given the responsibility to hype up the crowd and support the team. The cheerleaders sit on the sideline, as close as they can get to the court, creating a more intimate overall experience than football.