https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507parva6 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Athletics Department held its annual Firebird Sports Banquet on Monday, May 6, in the elegant Student Center Ballroom, honoring the achievements of its outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and teams during the 2024–25 academic year. Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507parva6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250306ba9bp1 Washington, DC- Senior Guard, Laci Johnson, was named to this year's Second Team, as was announced by the East Coast Conference and voted on by the league's nine head coaches. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250306ba9bp1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250301ukwz97 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team battled until the final whistle but ultimately fell 66-57 to Molloy University on the road in an East Coast Conference (ECC) clash. Despite a strong start and a dominant rebounding effort, the Firebirds struggled with shooting efficiency in the second half, allowing the Lions to pull away late. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250301ukwz97 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250301uq5yjm Washington, DC- For the fourth consecutive season, the Firebirds will be competing in the ECC Championship tournament, earning the #6 seed after falling to Molloy University in their regular season finale, earlier today in N.Y. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250301uq5yjm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250226ywhsee Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team secured their spot in the ECC playoffs with a thrilling 57-54 victory over Queens College on Wednesday night. The Firebirds held off a late rally to claim their eighth conference win of the season and solidify their postseason berth. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250226ywhsee https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250224tfyxuo Philadelphia, PA – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team battled back in the second half but couldn’t overcome an early deficit, falling 69-57 to Jefferson in East Coast Conference action Monday night. Despite a strong showing from Tori Williams and Kensley Benjamin, UDC struggled on the boards and at the free-throw line, allowing Jefferson to maintain control. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250224tfyxuo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250222rxtsp1 Rochester, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance, securing a 66-50 win over Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. The Firebirds used dominant rebounding and a strong defensive effort to control the game, improving to 9-14 overall and 7-7 in ECC play. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250222rxtsp1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 19, 2025) – FloSports and the Division II East Coast Conference (ECC) have entered into an exclusive media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025. Through the seven-figure agreement, FloSports will represent the ECC and its nine member institutions, providing a global platform to live stream events and support the teams, institutions, and student-athletes with a robust content engine across the web and social. The ECC’s addition to FloSports represents the 13th conference to join FloCollege. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250215rx5kt4 Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds fought until the final buzzer but were unable to complete their comeback, falling 65-59 to Mercy College in East Coast Conference (ECC) action on Saturday afternoon at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250215rx5kt4 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250212ya67qt Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday night, securing an 86-64 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas in East Coast Conference action. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250212ya67qt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250209s6ighh Staten Island, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team put up a strong fight on the road but fell to East Coast Conference (ECC) opponent Staten Island, 76-67. The game was highlighted by senior guard Laci Johnson reaching the 1,000-point milestone for her career. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250209s6ighh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250203e2ie3s Amherst, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team put up a strong fight against East Coast Conference (ECC) powerhouse Daemen but ultimately fell just short in a 59-56 loss on the road. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250203e2ie3s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250131v0cugi Buffalo, NY - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team fell to D’Youville, 61-40, in an East Coast Conference (ECC) matchup at the Saints Center Gym. The Firebirds battled throughout but struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 21.2% from the field. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250131v0cugi https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250125ohwd4h Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance, defeating Molloy College 82-47 in an East Coast Conference (ECC) matchup at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. This marks their third straight conference win, improving to 5-3 in ECC play. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250125ohwd4h https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250122wnsi09 Flushing, N.Y.-The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team demonstrated resilience and determination in a 55-52 victory over Queens College in an intense East Coast Conference (ECC) clash on Wednesday night at Fitzgerald Gymnasium. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250122wnsi09 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250118n97s4l Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team secured a commanding 76-51 win over Roberts Wesleyan College in Saturday’s East Coast Conference matchup at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds improve to 3-3 in Conference play while the Redhawks fall to 0-6. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250118n97s4l https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250111s98d3h Dobbs Ferry, NY — In a competitive East Coast Conference matchup, the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team fell short against Mercy College, losing 80-66 at the Neil Judge Student Athlete Center. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250111s98d3h https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250110q8ls50 Washington, D.C.-The University of the District of Columbia’s student-athletes are not just champions on the field but also in the classroom. Demonstrating the true essence of the scholar-athlete, UDC’s athletic teams recorded an impressive collective Fall semester GPA of 3.341. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250110q8ls50 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250108stdnpg Sparkhill, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance to defeat St. Thomas Aquinas College, 78-65, on Wednesday night at Aquinas Hall. Led by Laci Johnson’s explosive 27-point outing, the Firebirds controlled the game from start to finish to secure another crucial conference win. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250108stdnpg https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241223c69wed Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team delivered a clutch fourth-quarter performance to edge out Adelphi University, 61-58, on Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241223c69wed https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412172ope7b Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team fought hard but ultimately fell to Frostburg State University, 72-64, on Monday evening at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412172ope7b https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241214sm3abo Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team suffered a hard-fought 62-54 loss to Staten Island on Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Laci Johnson led all scorers with 20 points shooting 50% from the field but the Firebirds were unable to overcome a low scoring third quarter. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241214sm3abo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241208unakam Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team suffered a 79-64 defeat to Daemen University on Sunday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds fall to 1-1 in conference play while the Wildcats improve to 2-0. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241208unakam https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241206y508rt Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team earned a nail-biting 66-65 victory over D’Youville University on Friday evening at the UDC Sports Complex. Three Firebirds scored in double figures to lead the charge securing the Firebirds’ first conference win of the season. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241206y508rt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241204uegu9t Bowie, MD - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team faced a tough road contest, falling 70-46 to Bowie State University on Wednesday afternoon at A.C. Jordan Arena. Despite a strong effort on the boards, the Firebirds struggled offensively against the Bulldogs’ relentless defense. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241204uegu9t https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241130l9h26f Richmond, VA - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team faced a tough road contest against Virginia Union University, falling 90-64 on Saturday afternoon at Barco-Stevens Hall. Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241130l9h26f https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241127eu39mq Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team faced a tough 83-65 defeat at home against Chestnut Hill College on Tuesday evening. Despite a strong first-quarter lead, the Firebirds were unable to sustain momentum as Chestnut Hill took control in the second half. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241127eu39mq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241124tx7h50 Petersburg, VA - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team fell to Virginia State University 85-71 on Sunday afternoon at the Multipurpose Center. Despite a standout performance from Laci Johnson, who led all scorers with 22 points, the Firebirds were unable to overcome a slow start and a plague of turnovers. Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241124tx7h50 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241116waf697 Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds women’s basketball team earned their first victory of the season, defeating Bloomfield College 71-61 in their home opener game Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241116waf697 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241109wgq7rp Staten Island, NY -The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team fell to Franklin Pierce University 72-58 on Saturday in their second game of the 2024-2025 season. Despite strong efforts from Tori Williams and Kensley Benjamin, the Firebirds were unable to recover from a tough second quarter and now stand at 0-2 on the season. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241109wgq7rp