Division I university cheerleaders refuse to perform at basketball game after getting ignored on 'Women in Sports Day'
St. John's University was called out by its cheer squad during a Wednesday night basketball game after the team said the school failed to recognize them"Women in Sports Day."
The Red Storm refused to perform during the Division I men's basketball game against Seton Hall, according to St. John University's student newspaper,The backlash comes after the New York City-based school reportedly failed to tag its cheer and dance teams in an Instagram post recognizing the school's women sports teams.
In a tweet shared by the The Torch's sports section, a member of the cheer squad is seen donning a red shirt with the phrase"WE ARE WOMEN IN SPORTS" written across the back in marker.
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