https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220728ldimyx West Babylon, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference announced on Thursday afternoon that over 1,400 student-athletes from the conference's 10 member schools and 14 associate member schools have been named to the league’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 season. UDC boasts 61 Student-Athletes on the Commissioner's Honor Roll. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220728ldimyx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503ypytp7 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's Department of Athletics hosted its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon, Monday, May 2nd at noon in the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Ceremony awarded MVPs, Coaches Awards, Academic honor roll, and the most prestigious award of the day, the Reslyn Henley Memorial Award. Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503ypytp7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220331iuvwra WASHINGTON, DC- In honor of women’s history month and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of the District of Columbia’s Department of Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of the legendary Bessie Stockard and the stamp that she has left on women’s sports and continues to leave on her students. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220331iuvwra https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220304hcjuuq West Babylon, N.Y- Sophomore guard Latavia Jackson and Freshman Guard Destiny Ryles were named to the ECC Third team, as was announced Friday morning by the league office. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220304hcjuuq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220302ew0al3 WASHINGTON, DC- #6 UDC will face off against #3 STAC in the ECC Championship first round of play. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220302ew0al3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220302wxd237 SPARKHILL, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team saw their season come to a close after being knocked out of the running by St Thomas Aquinas College, in the ECC tournament quarterfinals. The Firebirds fell to the Spartans 63-49, Wednesday night at the packed Aquinas Hall Gymnasium., as their overall record closes out at 13-15. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220302wxd237 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220228hzxf7k West Babylon, N.Y. – The bracket for the East Coast Conference Women's Basketball Championship is now set after the conclusion of regular season play. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220228hzxf7k https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220228k1zatr WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Destiny Ryles was named ECC Rookie of the Week for the third time this season in the league's final weekly awards for the season. Kenyon, Stone, Latavia Jackson, and Ana Schamens were also named to the weekly honor roll. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220228k1zatr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220226vc8t1t WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team defeated Mercy college 65-51 to secure their ninth conference victory and wrap up the regular season with a home game win. The Firebirds improved to 13-14, 9-9 ECC on the season while the Mavericks fell to 11-15, 9-9 in conference play. Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220226vc8t1t https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220224nhbshj SPARKHILL N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball fell to St Thomas Aquinas College 74-61, Wednesday evening at Aquinas Hall. Destiny Ryles and Latavia Jackson combined for 43 points to lead the Firebirds offensively. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220224nhbshj https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220222tq0uq8 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball has officially clinched their spot in the East Coast Conference tournament next month. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220222tq0uq8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220219d185lb WASHINGTON – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will honor the late Dr. Edwin B. Henderson by renaming its sports complex after him. Dr. Henderson was given the name “Grandfather of Black Basketball” for his legacy and contribution to sports in the District of Columbia. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220219d185lb https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/2022022064gtbl WASHINGTON, D.C- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team defeated the College of Staten Island 58-44, to secure another conference win, Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. This win also marks the most wins in a season and the most conference wins for Head Coach Nakpodia since his tenure here at UDC. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/2022022064gtbl https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220213xvj0rn WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team wrapped up their busy week with a tough 82-72 loss to regionally-ranked Daemen College, Sunday afternoon at the UDC Gymnasium. The Firebirds fell to 11-13, 7-8 in ECC play while the Wildcats improved to 15-3, 13-0 in league play on the season. Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220213xvj0rn https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220212un484z ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team fell to Roberts Wesleyan College, 64-62, in their second round of conference play, Saturday afternoon. UDC fell to 7-7 in the conference, while RWC improved to 8-6 in conference play. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220212un484z https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220210g8ai4o WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s Basketball team secured their seventh conference win of the season after defeating the University of Bridgeport 69-61 at the Sports Complex Gymnasium. The Firebirds improved to 11-11, 7-6 in league play, on the season, while the Purple Knights fell to 6-13, 3-9 in the conference. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220210g8ai4o https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220208d3etx7 WASHINGTON, D.C.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team fell 64-59 in their second round of ECC matchup against D’Youcille College. The Firebirds fell to 10-11, 6-6 in league play while the Saints improved to 9-9, 4-8 in the conference. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220208d3etx7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220207dsb6xf FLUSHING, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team defeated Queen’s College in their last meetup of the season, on Saturday afternoon. This win gave UDC their sixth conference victory improving their record to 10-10, 6-5 in league play while the Knights fell to 2-16, 1-10 ECC. Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220207dsb6xf https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220203hdbh2u Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team fell to Molloy College 63-55, in the UDC Gymnasium Wednesday night. The Firebirds fall to 9-10, 5-5 in conference and the Lions improved to 9-8, 6-4 on the season. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220203hdbh2u https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220131hkjlbi AMHERST, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team wrapped up their N.Y. weekend trip facing off against the current No.1 team in the conference Daemen College. Despite having a breakout quarter in the third, the Firebirds still fell short to the Wildcats in a 61-51 loss. UDC fell to an overall record of 9-9, 5-4 in league play and Daemen improved to 12-3, 10-0 in the ECC. Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220131hkjlbi https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220129cbu5me BUFFALO, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia‘s women’s basketball team defeated the D’Youville Saints in their first-ever meeting, Friday evening at the College Center Gym. Tori Williams, Aiyana Ellis, and Latavia Jackson all posted double-doubles to lead the charge, improving UDC's record to 9-8, 5-3 in the conference while watching the Saints fall to 7-8, 2-7 in league play. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220129cbu5me https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220119xwpmve STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team picked up an away conference victory over the College of Staten Island, Wednesday evening at the Sports and Recreation Center. The Firebirds improved to 8-8, 4-3 in the ECC and the Dolphins fell to 3-11, 1-6 in league play. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220119xwpmve https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220116ksgjkt DOBBS FERRY, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team fell to Mercy college Saturday afternoon at the Mavericks Gymnasium. The Firebirds fell to 7-8, 3-3 in the ECC, and the Mavericks improved to 8-6, 6-0 in league play. Sat, 15 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220116ksgjkt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220113h732xl WASHINGTON, DC.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team fell to St Thomas Aquinas College 52-45, Wednesday evening at the UDC Gymnasium. The Firebirds fell to 7-7 on the season and 3-2 in ECC play, and the Spartans improved to 4-9, 3-1 in the conference. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220113h732xl https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220110e20785 WASHINGTON, DC-The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball game against D'Youville College that was scheduled for today, January 10 at 5:00 pm is now postponed. Stay tuned for further details on the rescheduled date. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220110e20785 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220109fiz1km WASHINGTON, DC.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team picked up their first conference loss of the season to Roberts Wesleyan, Saturday afternoon at the UDC Gymnasium. With this loss, they fall to 7-6 overall and 3-1 in the conference, while the Redhawks improve to 5-5 overall and 2-2 in league play. Sat, 08 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220109fiz1km https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220105vhsd6m BRIDGEPORT, CONN.- After a three-week hiatus, the University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team returned to play picking up a conference victory over the University of Bridgeport, Wednesday evening at the Conn-Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium. UDC improved to 7-5, 3-0 in ECC play and UDC fell to 3-9 overall and 0-5 in league play. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220105vhsd6m https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220102rm7e6f WASHINGTON DC- Until further notice, the University of the District of Columbia's Athletic Department will conduct all men's and women's basketball home contests without fans. All Home games will be live-streamed to the ECC Network. Stay tuned for further updates. Sun, 02 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220102rm7e6f https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211216u8rbu1 WASHINGTON, DC. – The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball home game vs D’Youville has been postponed to January 10 with the time TBD. Men’s Basketball game pushed back to 5:00 pm. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211216u8rbu1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211216dvetfi WASHINGTON, DC. – The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team fell 72-62 to the Goldey-Beacom Lightning, Wednesday evening at the UDC Gymnasium. The Firebirds fell to a 6-5 overall record while the Lightning improved to 5-6. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211216dvetfi