Women's Basketball Seniors Honored

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored four members of its Firebird Women’s Basketball Team who are seniors and played in their final home basketball game last Saturday, during Senior Day ceremonies. LaQuanda Brandon, Jessica Edwards, DeVaughn Hailey, and Deyshia Williams played in their final home game, helping to defeat the University of the Sciences-Philadelphia, 61-51.  UDC Athletics Director Patricia Thomas and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lester L. Butler, Jr., presented each senior their framed uniform and teammates gave them other gifts. “We thank these young ladies for their outstanding contribution to the Women’s Basketball Team, in particular, and the advancement of the UDC Intercollegiate Athletics Program in general”, said Athletics Director Thomas.

LaQuanda Brandon of Washington, DC is in her first and final year with the Women’s Basketball program since transferring from the University of Rhode Island.  In her short time here, LaQuanda has made a big impression on the program.  A leader by example, LaQuanda  takes charge on the court with her play making abilities. Those abilities have lead to her scoring close to 300 pts and grabbing close to 70 rebounds, while collecting 60 steals this season.  LaQuanda, who already holds a Bachelor Degree in Sociology from the University of Rhode Island, is currently pursuing a degree in  computer sciences at UDC.
Career Totals: 289 pts, 68 rebounds, 60 steals.

 
Jessica Edwards of Chicago, IL has been a mainstay in the Women’s Basketball program for the past 3 seasons after transferring from Delaware State University.  Known for her blazing speed and quickness, Jessica has played big minutes for the Firebirds at point guard.   In her time here she has scored over 200 points while dishing out over 160 assists, collecting over a 100 steals and grabbing over 130 rebounds, and  helping to win 53 games for the Firebirds.  Jessica will graduate in May with a degree in massc ommunications.  She is escorted today by Dawn Wilson.   Ladies and gentleman Jessica Edwards!!
Career Totals: 210pts, 162 assists, 114 steals, 131 rebounds, 53 wins.

DeVaughn Hailey of Camden, NJ has been a two- year member of the Women’s Basketball program since transferring from Palm Beach Community College.  A true competitor on the court, DeVaughn brings  a toughness that’s unmatched by many in college basketball.  In her time here she has accounted for over 440 pts, dished out over 170 assists, collected over 90 steals while grabbing over 130 rebounds and helping to  win 40 games for the Firebirds.  DeVaughn will graduate in the summer with a degree in health education.  She is escorted today by her parents, Michelle Hailey & Vaughn Williams.  Ladies and gentleman DeVaughn Hailey !!
Career Totals: 441pts, 173 assists, 94 steals, 139 rebounds.

Deyshia Williams of Camden, NJ has been a two- year member of the Women’s Basketball program since transferring from Central Florida Community College.  Versatilty is the best way to describe Deyshia’s
ability. Able to hurt opponents outside with her jump shot or inside with her strength, Deyshia has used those tools to score over 430 pts and  to collect over 260 rebounds while helping towin 40 games as a
 Firebird.  Deyshia will graduate in May with a degree in sociology. She is escorted today by her mother Crystal Williams. Ladies and gentleman Deyshia Williams!!
Career Totals: 435 pts, 262 rebounds, 29 steals.