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UDC Women's Basketball Wins Two Major Awards
May 26, 2009
BILLINGS, Mont. - The University of District of Columbia had four players named to the 2008-09 All-ICAA Women's Basketball team.
UDC Women's Basketball Coach Named HRSN D II Coach of the Year
April 15, 2009
Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia is proud to announce that Lester L. Butler, Jr.,head coach of the women's basketball team, has been named 2009 National Coach of the Year for Division II (Women). Butler was chosen through a nationwide fan poll conducted by the Heritage Sports Radio Network (HRSN). Results were released this week.
UDC Falls, 73-55, to California Pennsylvania in NCAA Tournament
March 15, 2009
California, PA: The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women's Basketball Team fought valiantly, but couldn't find their range as they fell to the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans, 73-55, tonight in the first round of the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament at Hamer Hall in California, Pennsylvania
UDC Women’s Basketball Team Plays in 2009 NCAA Championship Tournament
March 13, 2009
The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Basketball Team received an invitation to play in the 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament, and was among 42 teams receiving the highly coveted at-large bid.
LaQuanda Brandon Leads UDC Scoring to Hand Puerto Rico-Bayamon, 71-61, Defeat
March 06, 2009
St. Augustine, FL: March 6, 2009—The 20th ranked University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women’s Basketball Team concluded their 2009 appearance in the Independent Women’s Basketball Tournament with a, 71-61, defeat of the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, tonight, in St. Augustine, Florida at the Flagler College Gymnasium. It was the second consecutive win for the Firebirds in the Tournament, after defeating Flagler College on Thursday night.
Lillian McGill Leads UDC Women to, 73-58, Independent Tournament Win over Flagler
March 05, 2009
St. Augustine, Fl: March 5, 2009—Sophomore center Lillian McGill (Sumter, SC) recorded her 12th double-double of the season, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in leading the 20th ranked University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women’s Basketball Team to a, 73-58, win over the Flagler College Saints in the first round of the National Independent Schools Basketball Tournament in St. Augustine, Florida tonight. UDC, ranked 8th in the NCAA Atlantic Region, will play the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in the next round on, Friday, March 6.
UDC Women’s Basketball Team Ranked 8th in NCAA Regional Poll
March 05, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Committee has released this week’s Division II women’s basketball regional rankings. The top 10 teams in each region are listed for each of the eight regions. Selections will be Sunday, March 8. NCAA.com will stream the DII Men’s and Women’s Basketball Selection shows live on NCAA.com beginning at 9 p.m. EST. The following top 10 teams in each region, with records through Sunday, March 1
Women’s National Independent Basketball Tournament
March 04, 2009
The UDC Women’s Basketball Team will travel to St. Augustine, Florida this weekend to participate in the 2009 Women’s National Independent Schools Basketball Tournament. The Tournament , scheduled for March 5-8, 2009, will feature non-conference schools competing for the Independent Schools Championship. UDC won the 2008 Championship and is looking to repeat this year. Fans can follow the live action through this web site by clicking on the “Live Stats” link next to each game on the Women’s Basketball Game Schedule page.
UDC Ranked 20th in USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches' Poll
March 03, 2009
USA TODAY ESPN Division II Top 25 women's basketball poll, with first-place votes to the right, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th.
LaQuanda Brandon Wins HSRN Division II Women's Player of the Week Fan Poll (Feb. 15-21, 2009)
February 27, 2009
Hartly, DE - The results are in for the eighth weekly Heritage Sports Radio Network (HSRN) fan poll National Player of the Week. HSRN developed the fan poll to get all HBCU alumni, students and fans involved with the national process and to also give everyone a chance to consistently keep up with the individual performances around the country.
UDC Women's Basketball Ranked No. 7 in Atlantic Region and No. 19 in the Country
February 25, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Committee has released this week’s Division II women’s basketball regional rankings. The top 10 teams in each region are listed for each of the eight regions.
LaQuanda Brandon’s Season-High 23 Points Leads UDC to, 74-71, Win Over Shaw
February 20, 2009
Raleigh, NC : February 19, 2009—Senior guard LaQuanda Brandon (Washington, DC) scored a season-high 23 points to lead the number 23 ranked University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women’s Basketball Team to a, 74-71, win over the Shaw University Bears tonight at the Spaulding Gymnasium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Brandon also collected four rebounds and dished out two assists in the winning effort.
Women's Basketball Seniors Honored
February 18, 2009
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored four members of its Firebird Women’s Basketball Team who are seniors and played in their final home basketball game last Saturday, during Senior Day ceremonies. LaQuanda Brandon, Jessica Edwards, DeVaughn Hailey, and Deyshia Williams played in their final home game, helping to defeat the University of the Sciences-Philadelphia, 61-51. UDC Athletics Director Patricia Thomas and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lester L. Butler, Jr., presented each senior their framed uniform and teammates gave them other gifts. “We thank these young ladies for their outstanding contribution to the Women’s Basketball Team, in particular, and the advancement of the UDC Intercollegiate Athletics Program in general”, said Athletics Director Thomas.
UDC Women Trounce Columbia Union, 40-65
February 16, 2009
Takoma Park, MD: February 16, 2009—Senior guard LaQuanda Brandon (Washington, DC) led the 18th ranked University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women’s Basketball Team to a, 40-65, trouncing of the Columbia Union College Pioneers tonight in Takoma Park, Maryland, at the Pit. Brandon scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds in pacing the team to the win.
UDC Women Drop Philadelphia Sciences, 61-51
February 14, 2009
Washington, DC: February 14, 2009—In her final home game appearance, senior guard LaQuanda Brandon paced the 18th ranked University of the District of Columbia Firebirds to a, 61-51, defeat of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Devils at the Physical Activities Center in Washington, DC, this afternoon. Brandon scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds and made one assist as she brought her collegiate playing career to an end.
Big Basketball Day, Saturday, February 14
February 13, 2009
Senior Day is the annual recognition of members of the team who are seniors and will be playing in their final home game for the University. Four student-athletes are seniors on the Women’s Team: