2025-26 UDC Women's Basketball News
UDC Women’s Basketball Season Ends in ECC Championship First Round
March 04, 2026
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team saw its 2025–26 season come to a close Wednesday evening, falling to Molloy University, 71–50, in the first round of the East Coast Conference Championship at Bob Houlihan Gymnasium.
Ellis Named ECC Defensive Player of the Week; Eason Earns Honor Roll Selection
March 02, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball program earned multiple conference recognitions in the East Coast Conference’s final weekly report of the regular season, as Aiyana Ellis was named ECC Defensive Player of the Week and Aliyah Eason secured her third consecutive Honor Roll selection.
Aiyana Ellis Earns Second-Team All-Conference Honors
March 02, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball standout Aiyana Ellis has been named Second-Team All-Conference by the East Coast Conference following a dominant 2025–26 campaign.
Firebirds Clinch ECC Tournament Berth with Senior Day Victory Over Queens, 71-43
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team closed out the regular season in dominant fashion Saturday afternoon, defeating Queens College 71-43 on Senior Day at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex to secure the No. 6 seed in the upcoming ECC Championships.
Firebirds Secure No. 6 Seed, Set for First Round Showdown at No. 3 Molloy
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With their Senior Day victory over Queens College, the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team clinched the No. 6 seed in the 2026 East Coast Conference Championship and will travel to No. 3 Molloy University for a First Round matchup on Wednesday, March 4 at 5:00 p.m.
Second-Half Surge Lifts Molloy Past Firebirds
February 25, 2026
Rockville Centre, N.Y. — The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team dropped a 73–61 decision to Molloy on Wednesday evening at Bob Houlihan Gymnasium, as the Lions completed the season sweep in East Coast Conference play.
Firebirds Overcome Roberts Wesleyan in Tightly Contested Match
February 18, 2026
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The University of the District of Columbia (9-14, 5-8 ECC) secured a 70-65 victory over Roberts Wesleyan (4-16, 1-11 ECC) at the Voller Athletic Center. The Firebirds capitalized on 18 second-chance points and 49 boards to edge out their opponents and complete the series sweep.
Todd Earns Fourth ECC Rookie of the Week Honor; Eason Named to Honor Roll
February 16, 2026
Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team collected additional weekly recognition from the East Coast Conference, as Le’Asia Todd was named ECC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time this season and Aliyah Eason earned a spot on the ECC Honor Roll.
Eason Shines With Career-High 30 Points and Smith Reaches 1000 Career Points in Victory Over Staten Island
February 14, 2026
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The University of the District of Columbia (8-14, 4-8 ECC) defeated the College of Staten Island (8-17, 4-9 ECC), 71-61, with a strong defensive effort that included 11 steals and 18 points off turnovers.
Todd Dominates Boards in Close Overtime Loss
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON — The University of the District of Columbia (8-14, 4-8) fell to Molloy College (9-14, 7-4), 72-66, after an overtime battle that saw the Lions outscore the Firebirds 13-7 in the extra period. UDC dominated the boards with a 60-45 rebounding advantage, largely thanks to Le'Asia Todd, who totaled a remarkable 24 rebounds, but the Lions capitalized with 21 points off turnovers.
Firebirds Defeat D’Youville, Split Season Series
February 08, 2026
Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team earned a 70–62 victory over D’Youville on Sunday afternoon, splitting the season series between the two East Coast Conference opponents.
Firebirds Battle No. 13 Daemen in Home Conference Matchup
February 06, 2026
Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team faced a tough test on Friday evening, falling 79–51 to No. 13 Daemen in East Coast Conference action at home.
Double-Double Effort from Todd Highlights Firebirds’ Battle at Queens
January 31, 2026
Flushing, N.Y. — The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team dropped a hard-fought 67–57 decision to Queens College on Saturday afternoon at Fitzgerald Gymnasium. The Firebirds kept pace early but were outscored in the third quarter as the Knights pulled away in the East Coast Conference contest
Todd Named ECC Rookie of the Week, Ellis Earns Honor Roll Recognition
January 26, 2026
Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team earned weekly recognition from the East Coast Conference, as Le’Asia Todd was named ECC Rookie of the Week and Aiyana Ellis was selected to the ECC Honor Roll following the Firebirds’ 64–55 victory over Roberts Wesleyan.
Firebirds Secure Home Conference Win Over Roberts Wesleyan
January 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team earned a 64–55 East Coast Conference victory over Roberts Wesleyan University on Wednesday evening at the UDC Sports Complex, closing the game in regulation.
Firebirds Roll Past St. Thomas Aquinas for Conference Road Win
January 17, 2026
SPARKILL, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team turned in a dominant performance on Saturday evening, earning an 80–51 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas College at Aquinas Hall in East Coast Conference action.