Firebirds Secure No. 6 Seed, Set for First Round Showdown at No. 3 Molloy

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.

The postseason meeting will mark the third matchup between the two programs this season. During the regular season, UDC went 0-2 against the Lions — but both contests were tightly contested battles.

In the first meeting at the EB Henderson Sports Complex,  Molloy pushed the Firebirds to overtime in a physical, high-intensity showdown where UDC ultimately fell . In the most recent matchup, UDC once again battled deep into the fourth quarter before the Lions pulled away late to secure the win.

Both games were competitive from start to finish, showcasing the Firebirds' ability to match up with one of the conference's top teams. Now, with postseason stakes on the line, UDC will look to flip the script.

This appearance marks the fifth consecutive season that Head Coach John Nakpodia has guided the Firebirds to the ECC Tournament, continuing to elevate the program's consistency and competitiveness within the conference.

ECC Women's Basketball Championship
First Round – Wednesday, March 4

5:00 PM – No. 6 University of the District of Columbia at No. 3 Molloy University

The Firebirds enter postseason play determined, battle-tested, and ready for another intense chapter in this developing rivalry.