UCI’s Mock Trial continues to impress at the national level. After a second place finish last year at nationals, the program came into 2012 ranked #1 in the nation by the American Mock Trial Association, and after three top tournament finishes, they’ve shown the ranking is well deserved. Two UCI teams competed at the University of Arizona’s Great Sonoran Showdown at the end of October; both tied for first with undefeated records. Four teams competed in November at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles; two teams tied for first with undefeated records while the other two earned fourth and ninth finishes. The anteaters closed out their fall season with the Beach Party Invitational in Newport Beach, beating out Duke University, the defending national champions, and winning their second straight Beach Party championship.

Congrats on a great fall season, anteaters! We’ll be rooting for you in spring as you work your way to nationals!