Dance Opens Season with Second Place Finish

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — The Doane dance team turned in a strong performance Saturday, finishing second overall at the Dordt Invite with a final score of 85.41.

Doane posted consistent marks from the judging panel, earning scores of 68.3, 68.8 and 67.9 from three officials. Those scores combined for a raw total of 205, which averaged to 68.33 out of 80 points before being converted to the 100-point scale. With no deductions assessed, the Tigers' final score stood at 85.41.

Viterbo claimed the team title with a score of 90.21, while Doane edged Concordia (85.21) by two-tenths of a point to secure the runner-up finish. Morningside placed fourth with an 80.84, followed by Dordt (77.96), Mount Mercy (75.46), Northwestern (74.71) and York (68.59).

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