2017 News
UDC Women’s Lacrosse Named 2017 IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Squad; Two Firebirds Earn IWLCA Academic Honor Roll Distinction
July 24, 2017
GRAND LAKE, CO – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Lacrosse team was one of 67 Division II schools and 300 schools across NCAA Divisions I, II and III and the NAIA to be named a Zag Sports Academic Honor Squad as announced by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association.
Falco Scores in Firebird Farewell; UDC Women’s Lacrosse Falls in Season Finale at Queens
April 22, 2017
FLUSHING, NY – Four-year captain and former starting goalkeeper Dani Falco scored her first career collegiate goal in her farewell game as a Firebird, but the University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team was defeated, 15-5 by East Coast Conference foe Queens College in its 2017 season finale on the road Saturday afternoon.
Valentine Scores Four Goals in Firebirds Loss at Bridgeport
April 20, 2017
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Sophomore midfielder Vanessa Valentine scored four goals for the visiting University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team, but the Firebirds were defeated, 17-7 by the University of Bridgeport in East Coast Conference action Thursday afternoon at Knights Field.
Franklin Scores Four in Firebirds Loss to St. Thomas Aquinas
April 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team was defeated, 17-5 by St. Thomas Aquinas College in East Coast Conference action Saturday afternoon at Woodrow Wilson HS.
Firebirds Score Season-High 10 Goals in Loss to Chowan
April 12, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team scored a season-high 10 goals, but it was not enough to keep pace with visiting Chowan University, as the Firebirds were defeated, 18-10 in this NCAA Division II non-regional contest on a warm, sunny afternoon Wednesday at McNabb Field.
Firebirds Score Two Second Half Goals in Loss to No. 17 Mercy College
April 09, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team was defeated 19-2 by East Coast Conference foe and No. 17 ranked Mercy College on Sunday night at Catholic University’s Cardinal Stadium.
New Firebird Blog Features Danielle Falco’s Senior Year Growth and Transformation
April 07, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Be sure to check out the new Firebird Blog feature story on senior dual-sport student-athlete Danielle Falco.
UDC Announces Women’s Lacrosse Schedule Changes
April 06, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia has announced schedule changes for the women’s lacrosse team which include a make-up date for the postponed home game vs. Chowan University and a new time and location for Sunday’s home contest vs. Mercy College.
UDC Home Women's Lacrosse Game vs. Chowan Postponed
April 04, 2017
WASHINGTON DC, - The University of the District of Columbia has postponed its Wednesday, April 5th Women’s Lacrosse game against Chowan due to field conditions.
Trio of Firebirds Score in Historic First Ever Lacrosse Game Played on UDC Campus
April 01, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Kianna Franklin, Aaliyah Carter and Jazmin Lopez all scored for the Firebirds in a 16-3 loss to the No. 5 ranked team in Division II, LIU Post, as the University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team hosted the historic first ever lacrosse game at UDC Field on the Van Ness campus on Saturday afternoon.
Jazmin Lopez Scores Twice in First Action This Season; Firebirds Fall at Molloy
March 25, 2017
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – Senior Jazmin Lopez led the Firebirds with two goals in her first action of the season since returning from injury, but the University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team was defeated by East Coast Conference foe Molloy College, 21-4 on Saturday afternoon at RVC Sports Complex.
Vanessa Valentine Scores a Hat Trick in UDC Women’s Lacrosse Loss at Caldwell
March 23, 2017
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Sophomore midfielder Vanessa Valentine scored a team-high three goals, but the University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team was defeated by NCAA Division II East Region foe Caldwell University, 17-5 on Thursday afternoon at Essex Valley School.
Kianna Franklin Nets a Hat Trick in UDC’s Loss to Roberts Wesleyan
March 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team was defeated by East Coast Conference foe Roberts Wesleyan, 22-4 at Cooper Field on Sunday afternoon.
Firebirds Erupt for Season-High Nine Goals in Loss to Alderson-Broaddus
March 09, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team scored a season-high nine goals, but the Firebirds were defeated by visiting Alderson-Broaddus University, 19-9 in non-regional action Thursday afternoon at Cooper Field.
Kianna Franklin Scores in UDC Loss at No. 15 NYIT in ECC Season Opener
March 03, 2017
OLD WESTBURY, NY – Freshman midfielder Kianna Franklin scored her team-leading 3rd goal of the season six minutes into the game, but the University of the District of Columbia women’s lacrosse team was defeated in its East Coast Conference season opener by No. 15 nationally-ranked New York Institute of Technology, 20-1 on Friday afternoon at President’s Stadium.
Jada Foy Earns East Coast Conference Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Week
February 27, 2017
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Jada Foy was named East Coast Conference Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Week for her performance in the week ending Sunday, February 26th.