2013-14 News
University of the District of Columbia Women’s Basketball Falls to Stonehill in NCAA East Regional Quarterfinals
March 14, 2014
WALTHAM, MA – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team’s storybook 2013-14 season came to a close in the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament quarterfinals as the No. 5 seeded Firebirds were defeated by No. 4 seed Stonehill, 79-61 on Friday night at the Dana Center.
Game Viewing Party in UDC Sports Complex Friday at 8 PM
March 13, 2014
The University of the District of Columbia Athletic Department will host an NCAA Tournament Game Viewing Party during the Firebird women’s basketball team’s first round game vs. Stonehill at 8:30 p.m. Friday night, March 14th at the UDC Sports Complex Room B-06. Doors will open at 8 p.m.
University of the District of Columbia Earns No. 5 Seed in NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball East Regional Tournament
March 09, 2014
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team has earned a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament hosted by Bentley University Friday, March 14th – 17th in Waltham, MA. The East Coast Conference champion Firebirds will take on No. 4 Stonehill, an at-large selection from the Northeast-10 Conference, in the first round.
University of the District of Columbia Women’s Basketball Wins Program’s First East Coast Conference Championship; Earns Automatic Bid to NCAA Tournament
March 08, 2014
BROOKVILLE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team defeated No. 1 seed and host LIU Post, 67-57 in the ECC Finals Saturday afternoon for the school’s first ECC basketball championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
ALL ABOARD! Firebird Fan Bus Available for Saturday's ECC Women's Basketball Final
March 07, 2014
There will be a Firebird fan bus going to LIU Post Saturday morning, March 8th at 9:30 am from the loading dock.
Firebirds Push Past Queens, 77-68; Advance to ECC Championship
March 06, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Junior guard Telisha Turner scored 29 points and junior forward Denikka Brent registered 17 points and 12 rebounds as the two First Team All-East Coast Conference selections led the University of the District of Columbia to a 77-68 ECC semifinal victory over Queens in the nation’s capital Thursday night and a berth in the program’s first ever ECC Tournament Finals.
UDC Women’s Basketball Ranked No. 7 in East Region
March 05, 2014
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia slipped two spots from last week to a No. 7 ranking in the third NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball East Region poll of the season released Wednesday afternoon.
Telisha Turner, Denikka Brent Earn First Team All-East Coast Conference Honors
March 04, 2014
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Standout juniors Telisha Turner and Denikka Brent of the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team have both earned First Team All-East Coast Conference honors in a vote by the conference’s head coaches.
University of the District of Columbia Women’s Basketball to Host East Coast Conference Semifinal Thursday
March 03, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – With the conclusion of regular season play, the brackets for the 2014 East Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Championships are now set, and the University of the District of Columbia has earned a No. 2 seed and the right to host a semifinal game Thursday, March 6th at 7 p.m.
Firebirds Fall at Bridgeport in Regular Season Finale; Still Earn No. 2 Seed in Upcoming ECC Tournament
March 01, 2014
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team was defeated by Bridgeport, 80-78 on Saturday afternoon in its regular season finale; however, the Firebirds still claim the No. 2 seed in the upcoming East Coast Conference Tournament courtesy of a Queens loss at LIU Post this afternoon.
UDC Women’s Basketball Ranked No. 5 in East Region
February 26, 2014
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia slipped two spots from last week to a No. 5 ranking in the second NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball East Region poll of the season released Wednesday afternoon.
Shaw’s Clutch Free-throw Shooting Staves Off Golden Lions’ Late Surge; Firebirds Beat Dowling on Senior Night, 76-68
February 26, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Senior point guard Teara Shaw made 11-of-12 free-throws in the final two minutes of the game to neutralize a Golden Lions late threat, as the team’s veteran leader finished with a season-high 15 points and game-high six assists to guide the Firebirds to a 76-68 victory over Dowling in a pivotal East Coast Conference win on Wednesday night in the nation’s capital.
Second Half Nosedive Sends Firebirds to Second Straight Loss
February 22, 2014
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The Firebirds’ 11-point first half lead evaporated in the second half as the Lions heated up and the Firebirds cooled off, resulting in the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team’s second straight loss, 70-59 at Molloy on Saturday afternoon.
Firebirds’ Late Rally Falls Short in 60-57 Loss at Queens
February 19, 2014
FLUSHING, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team was defeated for just the 2nd time in its last 12 outings as the Firebirds fell at Queens, 60-57 in East Coast Conference action Wednesday night.
Women's Basketball Senior Point Guard Teara Shaw Featured in Firebird Spotlight
February 19, 2014
Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas does a one-on-one interview with women's basketball senior point guard Teara Shaw in the newest Firebird Spotlight.
UDC Women’s Basketball Ranked No. 3 in East Region
February 19, 2014
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia has earned a No. 3 ranking in the first NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball East Region poll of the season released Wednesday afternoon.