2025-26 UDC Women's Tennis News https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us Firebirds Edged by D’Youville in ECC Semifinal Thriller https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260425fi8m2x 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. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260425fi8m2x Zelentsova Earns First Team All-Conference Honors; Bastin Named to Second Team https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260423j00xj3 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. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260423j00xj3 Zelentsova Named ECC Player of the Week; Zmukic and Shaparenko Earn Honor Roll Honors https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260421lxs9p3 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. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260421lxs9p3 Firebirds Fall to D’Youville in Conference Matchup https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260419rjltzr 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. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260419rjltzr Shaparenko Named ECC Player of the Week; Zmukic Earns Honor Roll Recognition https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260415dew35v 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. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260415dew35v Firebirds Rally for 5-2 Road Victory Over West Chester https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260415dpf9ql 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. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260415dpf9ql Firebirds Fall Just Short on Senior Day Against No.21 Queens https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260411cfco15 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. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260411cfco15 Firebirds Fall to Frostburg State in Non-Conference Matchup https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260409lhpd7x 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. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260409lhpd7x Firebirds Battle in Conference Matchup Against St. Thomas Aquinas https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260330izu6he 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. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260330izu6he Zelentsova Earns Lone Point as Firebirds Fall to Wilmington https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260325txz7dc WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team fell to Wilmington University, 6–1, in non-conference action. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260325txz7dc Firebirds Edge Virginia State, 4–3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260315rr46c8 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. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260315rr46c8 Shaparenko Secures Singles Victory as Firebirds Fall to #21 Adelphi https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260310eaqk11 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team fell to Adelphi University, 6–1, in nonconference action. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260310eaqk11 Firebirds Rally Past Coppin State, 4–3, in Spring Opener https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260228xk5bz6 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. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20260228xk5bz6 Zelentsova Ranked No. 3 in the East Region; Bastin No. 18 as Firebirds Earn Multiple ITA Honors https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251113jxyalj 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. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251113jxyalj Shaparenko Earns Win as Firebirds Finish Fall Season at Queens https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251024u6ha00 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. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251024u6ha00 Firebirds Defeat Spartans, 5-2, in Conference Play https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251023rd3dnu 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. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251023rd3dnu Zelentsova Repeats as ECC Player of the Week; Bastin Named to Honor Roll https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251021kvshjt WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 19, 2025) – The University of the District of Columbia’s Polina Zelentsova has been named the East Coast Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, while teammate Célia Bastin earned a spot on the ECC Weekly Honor Roll, as announced by the league office Monday afternoon. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251021kvshjt Firebirds Edge Close in Home Thriller, Fall 4–3 to D’Youville https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251018sjcq7s Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team fought hard in a home East Coast Conference showdown but came up just short, 4–3, against D’Youville University on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251018sjcq7s Firebirds Open Conference Play with Dominant 6–1 Win Over Daemen https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251017njjria WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team opened East Coast Conference play in style, earning a commanding 6–1 victory over Daemen University on Saturday afternoon at the UDC Tennis Courts. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251017njjria Zelentsova Named ECC Player of the Week; Bastin Earns Honor Roll Recognition https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251014j7yplf WASHINGTON, D.C. (October [Insert Date], 2025) — The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis team continued its strong fall campaign this week as Polina Zelentsova was named the East Coast Conference Player of the Week, while teammate Célia Bastin earned a spot on the ECC Weekly Honor Roll following dominant performances in the Firebirds’ victory over Millersville University. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251014j7yplf Firebirds Soar Past Millersville, 6–1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251007t2gh4l MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team delivered a dominant all-around performance on Tuesday afternoon, earning a decisive 6–1 road victory over Millersville University. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251007t2gh4l Firebirds Fall 5–2 to Jefferson in Home Match https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251006sra3mk WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team battled hard but came up short in a 5–2 loss to Jefferson University on Monday afternoon at the UDC Tennis Courts. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20251006sra3mk Firebirds Open Season with 6–1 Win Over Elizabeth City State https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20250920u349wn WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis team opened its 2025–26 campaign with a convincing 6–1 home victory over Elizabeth City State on Saturday afternoon Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20250920u349wn University of the District of Columbia’s Polina Zelentsova Named ECC Preseason Player of the Year https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20250818czu7hk WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis program enters the 2025 season with momentum and high expectations, led by standout junior Polina Zelentsova, who has been named the East Coast Conference (ECC) Preseason Player of the Year. The Firebirds were also voted third in the ECC Women’s Tennis Preseason Poll, signaling their potential to make a championship run this season. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2025-26/releases/20250818czu7hk