2025-26 UDC Women's Tennis News
Firebirds Edged by D’Youville in ECC Semifinal Thriller
April 24, 2026
FLUSHING, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team saw its season come to a close in a tightly contested 4-3 loss to D’Youville in the East Coast Conference Semifinal at the USTA National Tennis Center.
Zelentsova Earns First Team All-Conference Honors; Bastin Named to Second Team
April 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team was recognized by the East Coast Conference, as Polina Zelentsova earned First Team All-Conference honors and Célia Bastin was named to the Second Team All-Conference.
Zelentsova Named ECC Player of the Week; Zmukic and Shaparenko Earn Honor Roll Honors
April 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team earned multiple East Coast Conference weekly honors, highlighted by Polina Zelentsova being named ECC Player of the Week, while Nadja Zmukic and Sofiia Shaparenko were recognized on the Honor Roll.
Firebirds Fall to D’Youville in Conference Matchup
April 17, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to D’Youville University in East Coast Conference play.
Shaparenko Named ECC Player of the Week; Zmukic Earns Honor Roll Recognition
April 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team earned recognition from the East Coast Conference, as Sofiia Shaparenko was named ECC Player of the Week, while Nadja Zmukic secured a spot on the ECC Honor Roll.
Firebirds Rally for 5-2 Road Victory Over West Chester
April 14, 2026
WEST CHESTER, Pa. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team secured a strong 5-2 road victory over West Chester University in non-conference action.
Firebirds Fall Just Short on Senior Day Against No.21 Queens
April 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team battled to the very end but came up just short in a 4-3 loss to Queens College in a non-conference matchup on Senior Day.
Firebirds Fall to Frostburg State in Non-Conference Matchup
April 08, 2026
FROSTBURG, Md. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to Frostburg State University in non-conference action.
Firebirds Battle in Conference Matchup Against St. Thomas Aquinas
March 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team dropped a competitive East Coast Conference matchup to St. Thomas Aquinas, 5–2, on Friday.
Zelentsova Earns Lone Point as Firebirds Fall to Wilmington
March 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team fell to Wilmington University, 6–1, in non-conference action.
Firebirds Edge Virginia State, 4–3
March 13, 2026
ETTRICK, Va. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team secured a narrow 4–3 victory over Virginia State University in a tightly contested matchup.
Shaparenko Secures Singles Victory as Firebirds Fall to #21 Adelphi
March 09, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team fell to Adelphi University, 6–1, in nonconference action.
Firebirds Rally Past Coppin State, 4–3, in Spring Opener
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team opened its spring season with a gritty 4–3 victory over Coppin State University, securing the win with strong singles play after dropping the doubles point.
Zelentsova Ranked No. 3 in the East Region; Bastin No. 18 as Firebirds Earn Multiple ITA Honors
November 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis program earned multiple regional distinctions as the first Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division II rankings were announced this week.
Shaparenko Earns Win as Firebirds Finish Fall Season at Queens
October 24, 2025
Flushing, N.Y. (October 19, 2025) – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team concluded its fall season on Sunday with a 6–1 result against Queens College in East Coast Conference play. The Firebirds close out the fall with a 4–3 overall record and a 2–2 mark in ECC competition, highlighted by several standout performances across the lineup.
Firebirds Defeat Spartans, 5-2, in Conference Play
October 23, 2025
SPARKHILL, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team earned another key East Coast Conference victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating St. Thomas Aquinas College 5–2 at home to improve to 4–2 overall and 2–1 in ECC play.