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Stacy Griffith Selected to Play for U.S. Virgin Islands National Basketball Team

July 03, 2010

Washington, DC-July 3, 2010-- University of the District of Columbia Firebirds women’s basketball player Stacy Griffith has been selected to play for the U.S. Virgin Islands National Team at the upcoming Centrobasket Championship for Women. Griffith, a forward who will be a junior at UDC next season, is currently training with the team in St. Croix before heading to the Centrobasket Championships, which are set for July, 10-14 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Lillian McGill and Nicole Cooper
UDC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER LILLIAN MCGILL NAMED 2010 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR.

May 26, 2010

Urbana, Ohio: May 24, 2010—The Conference of Independent Schools (ICAA) has named Lillian McGill, a center on the University of the District of Columbia Women’s Basketball Team, as their 2010 Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. McGill, a Sumter, South Carolina native (Sumter H.S.), led the nation in rebounds among NCAA Division II schools in the 2009-10 season, averaging 12.2 rpg.

Julissa Anderson pictured with her mother Taron Manuel signing her National Letter of Intent to play for UDC
UDC Women’s Basketball Signs Five Prospects for the 2010-11 Season

May 05, 2010

Washington, DC- May 5, 2010--University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball looks for continued success as the Firebirds have signed five highly touted newcomers for next season. The incoming class includes three freshman and two junior college transfers, the class hails from New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina.

Lillian McGill
Lillian McGill Receives Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention Recognition

March 30, 2010

University of the District of Columbia Women’s Basketball player Lillian McGill received Honorable Mention recognition in 2010 Women’s Division II Bulletin All-American voting in March 2010. McGill, a junior center from Sumter, SC, was the leading rebounder among all NCAA Division II schools for the 2009-10 basketball seasons. She averaged 12.2 rpg, and was highly ranked in field goal percentages

Lillian McGill ranked #1 in country in rebounds
Lillian McGill Named Black College Sport Page's Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week

March 01, 2010

Lillian McGill, a junior center for the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women's Basketball Team was named the Player of the Week by the Black College Sports Page for the week of February 16-22, 2010. McGill, a Sumter, South Carolina native, received this recognition for scoring 20 points and grabbing 16 rebounds against Washington Adventist University on February15, 2010.

Cooper Scores 19 Points in, 75-51, Win over Apprentice
Cooper Scores 19 Points in, 75-51, Win over Apprentice

February 21, 2010

Washington, DC: February 21, 2010-Today was Senior Day at the University of the District of Columbia's Women's Basketball game; a point not lost on senior guard Nicole Cooper (Fort Washington, MD) as she scored 19 points (5-13 three pointers) to pace the Firebirds to a, 75-51, win over The Apprentice School Builders. Cooper was one of three seniors concluding their college playing careers today and adding to her stats that will probably enhance her standing as one of the elite 3-point shooters in the country. She is currently ranked 63rd nationally among NCAA Division II schools in 3-point field goal percentages.

Tiffany Church, Nicole Cooper, Tamara Watkins
UDC Senior Women's Basketball Student-Athletes to be Honored Sunday, February 21

February 20, 2010

Washington, DC: February 19, 2010--The University of the District of Columbia Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will honor three senior members of the Firebirds Women's Basketball Team, who will be playing in the final game of their collegiate basketball career in Senior Day ceremonies on Sunday, February 21, at 2 p.m. Tiffany Church, Nicole Cooper and Tamara Watkins will receive special recognition for their contributions to the basketball team.

McGill tallies 13 points and 17 boards
UDC Women Defeat USP, 40-37

February 18, 2010

Washington, DC: February 18, 2010-In a low scoring contest, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women's' Basketball Team defeated the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Devils, 40-37, tonight at the UDC Sports Complex. Junior center Lillian McGill (Sumter, SC) led the way with her 17th double double of the season scoring 13 points and pulling down 17 boards. McGill is ranked 6th in the country in rebounds among NCAA Division II schools, averaging 11.6rpg.

Lillian McGill,senior captain, Division II All-Independent First Team member and two-time ICAA Player of the Year
UDC Stops Washington Adventist, 73-35

February 15, 2010

Takoma Park, MD: February 15, 2010-Lillian McGill scored in double digits and recorded her 16th double double of the season in leading the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women's Basketball Team to a lopsided, 73-35, win over the Washington Adventist University Shock, tonight at the Pitt. It was the second time this season that they handed Adventist a double digit defeat. McGill, a junior center from Sumter, South Carolina is ranked 6th in the country among NCAA Division II schools in rebounds, averaging 11rpg.

Lillian McGill,senior captain, Division II All-Independent First Team member and two-time ICAA Player of the Year
UDC Downs Washington Adventist, 82-38

February 02, 2010

Washington, DC: February 2, 2010-The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women's Basketball Team was busy at both ends of the court tonight as they scored 82 points and pulled down 33 defensive rebounds, while holding the Washington Adventist University Shock to 38 points at the UDC Sports Complex. Junior center Lillian McGill (Sumter, SC) paced the Firebirds to the win with her 15th double double of the season, scoring 15 points, pulling down 16 boards, dishing out 5 assists and making 2 steals.

Lillian McGill,senior captain, Division II All-Independent First Team member and two-time ICAA Player of the Year
UDC Women's Basketball Players Nationally Ranked

February 02, 2010

Three members of the University of the District of Columbia Women's Basketball Team are nationally ranked among all NCAA Division II players in the country. Junior center Lillian McGill (Sumter, SC) is ranked 7th in rebounds per game, averaging 7rpg. She is also ranked 59th in field goal percentage (59) and 113th in points per game.

McGill tallies 13 points and 17 boards
University of the Sciences Edges UDC Women 66-64 in Overtime

January 28, 2010

Philadelphia, PA: January 28, 2010-With two seconds remaining in regulation, Caitlin Shaw made a jump shot for University of the Sciences to tie the score of their women's basketball game with the University of the District of Columbia at 58, and force an overtime period as they went on to defeat UDC, 66-64, tonight at Morgan Arena.

Lillian McGill,senior captain, Division II All-Independent First Team member and two-time ICAA Player of the Year
UDC Downs Apprentice, 72-59

January 20, 2010

Newport News, VA: January 20, 2010-- Shooting 45 percent ( 29 for 65) from the field and 80 percent ( 8 of 10) from the charity stripe, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women's Basketball Team defeated the Apprentice School Builders , 72-59, tonight in Newport News, Virginia. UDC improved to 8-12 with this win while Apprentice fell to 7-11.

McGill tallies 13 points and 17 boards
UDC Loses to King College, 64-45

January 14, 2010

Bristol, Tennessee: January 14, 2009-- Ashley Deans scored a game-high 22 points as the King College Tornadoes defeated the University of the District of Columbia Firebird Women's Basketball Team, 64-45, tonight in Bristol, Tennessee. King improved to 8-8 with this win as UDC fell to 7-12.

Lillian McGill,senior captain, Division II All-Independent First Team member and two-time ICAA Player of the Year
McGill Records 12th Double Double of Season in, 83-55, loss to Tusculum

January 12, 2010

Greeneville, TN: January 12, 2010-Junior center Lillian McGill (Sumter, SC) recorded her 12th double double of the season as the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women's Basketball Team fell to the Tusculum College Pioneers, 83-55, tonight in Greeneville, Tennessee. Trailing by only 6 points at the half time break, the Firebirds were confronted with adjustments made by the Pioneers in the second half that gave them the 28 margin victory.

Lillian McGill,senior captain, Division II All-Independent First Team member and two-time ICAA Player of the Year
UDC Defeats Puerto Rico-Bayamon, 73-69, in OT, to Win Tournament

January 08, 2010

San Juan, Puerto Rico-January 8, 2010-The University of the District of Columbia Women's Basketball Team defeated Puerto Rico-Bayamon, 73-69, in OT, today, in San Juan, to win the Puerto Rico Classic Championship. Junior center Lillian McGill (Sumter, SC) provided the leadership for the team, recording her 11th double double of the season, scoring a season and game- high 24 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, dishing out 2 assists, and making 3 steals.