2025-26 UDC Women's Indoor Track & Field News
Kyndra Hines Named ECC Track Athlete of the Year
March 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of the District of Columbia sophomore Kyndra Hines has been named the East Coast Conference Track Athlete of the Year following a historic indoor season.
Hines and Katou Kouami Make History with USTFCCCA East Region Athlete of the Year Honors
March 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia track & field program earned top regional recognition as Kyndra Hines was named the USTFCCCA East Region Track Athlete of the Year, while Emmanuela Katou Kouami was named the USTFCCCA East Region Field Athlete of the Year for the 2026 indoor season.
Eight Firebirds Earn USTFCCCA All-Region Honors
March 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eight University of the District of Columbia student-athletes earned USTFCCCA All-Region honors for the 2026 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field season, the organization announced Wednesday.
Kyndra Hines Earns Second-Team All-American Honors at NCAA Indoor Championships
March 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of the District of Columbia sophomore Kyndra Hines earned Second-Team All-America honors after competing in the 60-meter hurdles at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships.
NATIONALS BOUND! Kyndra Hines Qualifies for 2026 Indoor Track & Field Championships in 60m Hurdles
March 03, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of the District of Columbia sophomore standout Kyndra Hines has officially qualified for the 2026 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships in the 60-meter hurdles, becoming the first Firebird student-athlete to advance to nationals since 2014.
Firebirds Shine at TCNJ Last Chance Meet
March 01, 2026
EWING, N.J. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team delivered a strong showing at the TCNJ Last Chance Meet, highlighted by multiple podium finishes and championship performances.
Firebirds Finish Runner-Up at ECC Indoor Championships with Five Event Titles
February 15, 2026
Staten Island, N.Y. — The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team delivered a championship-caliber performance, placing second overall at the East Coast Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships with 125 team points.
Katou Kouami Hits National Provisional Mark as UDC Women Shine at VMI Invitational
January 23, 2026
Lexington, Va. — The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team delivered a standout performance at the VMI Invitational, highlighted by a national provisional qualifying mark from Emmanuela Katou-Kouami in the weight throw, along with multiple points-scoring finishes, qualifiers, and season-best performances across the meet.
Firebirds Finish Third Overall at Cardinal Track & Field Classic
January 17, 2026
LANDOVER, Md. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s indoor track & field team turned in a strong team performance at the Cardinal Track & Field Classic, placing third overall out of 13 teams behind multiple podium finishes, finals appearances, and point-scoring efforts across the meet.
Shaw Earns ECC Field Athlete of the Week; Kouami and Cooper Named to Honor Roll
January 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s indoor track & field program earned multiple conference honors as Zoe Shaw was named East Coast Conference Field Athlete of the Week, while Emmanuela Katou Kouami and Kayla Cooper were both selected to the ECC Honor Roll, the conference announced.
Firebirds Posts Multiple Event Wins at Spartan Invitational
January 09, 2026
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex) – The University of the District of Columbia women’s indoor track & field team delivered a strong, well-rounded performance at the Spartan Invitational, posting multiple podium finishes and top-five results across sprints, hurdles, relays, and field events.
Hines Earns ECC Track Athlete of the Week; Shaw, Morrison & Katou-Kouami Named to Honor Roll
December 09, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a standout performance at the TCNJ Indoor Season Opener, the University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field program collected major early-season recognition as sophomore sprinter/hurdler Kyndra Hines was named East Coast Conference (ECC) Track Athlete of the Week, while Zoe Shaw, Samantha Morrison, and Emmanuela Katou-Kouami each secured spots on the conference Weekly Honor Roll.
UDC Women’s Track & Field Shines in Season Opener Highlighted by Top Finishes, School Records and a National Qualifying Mark
December 06, 2025
New York, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field team opened their 2025 campaign with a powerful showing highlighted by a school record, a national provisional qualifying mark, and multiple event victories across the board.
Kayla Cooper Repeats as ECC Preseason Athlete of the Year; UDC Slated to Finish Second
December 02, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The East Coast Conference announced its 2024-25 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Preseason Awards and Poll on Tuesday, with the University of the District of Columbia’s Kayla Cooper earning ECC Preseason Athlete of the Year honors for the second consecutive season.
Firebirds Announce 2025–26 Indoor Track & Field Schedule
October 27, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track and field team has announced its 2025–26 indoor season schedule, featuring six meets across four states as the Firebirds transition from a strong cross country campaign into the indoor championship season.