https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120621spdu3l WASHINGTON, DC – Tiara Simone Goode, a solid, all-around player out of Brentwood High School in Brentwood, NY, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at the University of the District of Columbia, it was announced by head women’s basketball coach Lester Butler, Jr. on June 21st, 2012. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120621spdu3l https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201206181hqqya WASHINGTON, DC – Tajruba Baldwin-Kollore, a dynamic scoring guard out of Denbigh High School in Newport News, VA, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at the University of the District of Columbia, it was announced by head women’s basketball coach Lester Butler, Jr. on June 18th, 2012. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201206181hqqya https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120614moqu1c WASHINGTON, DC – Jadda Jefferies, a two-time North Carolina 2A State Player of the Year out of Hugh M. Cummings High School, is transferring from Barton College to play for the women’s basketball team at the University of the District of Columbia, it was announced by head coach Lester Butler, Jr. on June 14th, 2012. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120614moqu1c https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201206118zuc6p WASHINGTON, DC – Tatyana Zaire-Monize Calhoun, a First Team All-State selection out of Sussex Central High School in Virginia, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at the University of the District of Columbia, it was announced by head women’s basketball coach Lester Butler, Jr. on June 11, 2012. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201206118zuc6p https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120328vbp8ad WASHINGTON, DC - University of the District of Columbia head women's basketball coach Lester "Jay" Butler, will host his second annual basketball camp for boys and girls ages 7 through 17 this summer at UDC Gym. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120328vbp8ad https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201203094my9ab WALTHAM, MA - Lauren Brittingham scored a game-high 21 points but the No. 8 seeded University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team succumbed to top-seeded host Bentley University, 77-58 in the NCAA East Region quarterfinals on Friday night at the Dana Center. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201203094my9ab https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120307ch3hcw WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Colulmbia will host two separate pep rallies at the circle in front of the UDC Auditorium for the men's and women's basketball teams in honor of both teams' Division II NCAA Basketball Tournament selections. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120307ch3hcw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120305a590nt FLUSHING, NY - Senior forward Stacy Griffith of the women's basketball team and junior forward Dyrek Jones of the men's basketball team each represented the University of the District of Columbia on their respective East Coast Conference All-Tournament team. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120305a590nt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120305i7k3rj WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s and women’s basketball teams have both earned bids to compete in their respective 2012 NCAA Division II basketball tournaments. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120305i7k3rj https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120304i7cmzx INDIANAPOLIS – Eighth-year head coach Lester Butler, Jr. has the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team headed back to the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament for the second time in his career. The Firebirds, who return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009, have earned a No. 8 seed in the 2012 East Regional Tournament. Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120304i7cmzx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120303xcfa96 FLUSHING, NY – The Firebirds used a 15-6 run in the final five minutes to cut an 11-point deficit to two, but two Bianca Kowgios free-throws sealed a St. Thomas Aquinas victory as the No. 3 Spartans eliminated the No. 2 University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team with a 63-61 East Coast Conference Championship Tournament semifinal victory. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120303xcfa96 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/2012030290tiu8 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Senior point guard Lauren Brittingham of the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team earned First Team All-East Coast Conference honors while freshman guard Denikka Brent was selected to the All-Rookie Team. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/2012030290tiu8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201203018uceh3 FLUSHING, NY - The University of the District of Columbia men's and women's basketball teams will both compete in their first-ever East Coast Conference Championship Tournament this weekend at Queens College. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201203018uceh3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120229my4tak WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned a No. 23 ranking in this week’s NABC Division II poll, and the Firebirds were ranked No. 6 in the latest East Region poll. The women’s basketball team dropped out of the national top-25 but remain in 5th place in the East Region. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120229my4tak https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202252t8gj5 BROOKVILLE, NY – The No. 23 University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team suffered a 78-60 loss in its season finale Saturday at C.W. Post. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202252t8gj5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202220084h2 WASHINGTON, DC – For the second consecutive week, the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball was ranked 3rd and the women's basketball team was ranked 5th in their respective East Region polls released on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202220084h2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202225de43q WASHINGTON, DC - Janelle Junior shot 7-of-8 from the field and led all Firebird scorers with 17 points as the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team pulled away from Molloy in the second half for a 70-51 East Coast Conference victory on Wednesday night at UDC Gym. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202225de43q https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202215jidsq WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball and women's basketball teams have both earned top-25 national rankings for the second consecutive week in their respective national polls released on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202215jidsq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120220zpvjxw CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Freshman Denikka Brent earned her second ECC women’s basketball rookie of the week honor for her performance during the week ending February 19th, 2012. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120220zpvjxw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120218mi2486 WASHINGTON, DC – The No. 25 University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team’s bench outscored Bridgeport’s, 43-9 as the Firebirds coasted to a 78-56 victory in East Coast Conference play on Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120218mi2486 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202150gz4n3 DOBBS FERRY, NY – The No. 25 University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team used a 15-1 run to take a 23-8 lead halfway through the first stanza and the visiting Firebirds soared to a 73-51 victory over East Coast Conference foe Mercy College on Wednesday night. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202150gz4n3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120215k5qqcm DOBBS FERRY, NY - The No. 25 University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team will look to bounce back from a loss to Dowling on Saturday as the Firebirds visit East Coast Conference foe Mercy College on Wednesday, February 15th at 5:30 p.m. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120215k5qqcm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120214qycncr WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball and women's basketball teams have both earned top-25 national rankings in their respective national polls released on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012. The men’s team earned their second national ranking of the season at No. 22 while the women were ranked a second consecutive week at No. 25. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120214qycncr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120213d1jo9r WASHINGTON, DC— The UDC men's and women’s basketball teams hosted “Think Pink” on Saturday, February 11th, to help raise money for various cancer research and awareness charities. The entire UDC athletic department has helped raise money this year, with all of the proceeds going to cancer awareness foundations. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120213d1jo9r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120210sujfle WASHINGTON, DC - The No. 23 University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team looks to avenge a heartbreaking, 55-54 defeat at Dowling earlier this season, as the Firebirds square off against the Lions at UDC Gym on Saturday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. The game will take place in conjunction with UDC's Think Pink event, to raise funds in the fight against cancer. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120210sujfle https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120211qyetcq WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team had its eight-game win-streak snapped as the Firebirds succumbed to Dowling, 61-42 in a battle of the East Coast Conference two top teams on Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120211qyetcq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120207989205 OLD WESTBURY, NY - The No. 23 ranked University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team seeks its eighth straight victory on Wednesday night as the Firebirds go on the road to take on NYIT at 4:50 p.m. at Recreation Hall. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120207989205 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202085ykanb OLD WESTBURY, NY – The No. 23 University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team saw its double-digit second half lead dissipate near the end of regulation, but scored 15 of the game’s final 22 points including the last six to earn a 59-52 victory on the road at NYIT Wednesday night. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/201202085ykanb https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120207kvxp2s WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team has earned a No. 23 ranking in the latest USA Today ESPN Division II Top-25 Coaches’ Poll released on February 7th, 2012. This is the program's first top-25 national ranking since March 3rd, 2009. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120207kvxp2s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120206ws6cdd CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - University of the District of Columbia freshman guard Denikka Brent has earned East Coast Conference rookie of the week honors for her peformance in the week ending February 5th. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120206ws6cdd