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2011-12 Women's Tennis Headlines

University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Team’s Storybook Season Comes to Close in NCAA Round of 16
University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Team’s Storybook Season Comes to Close in NCAA Round of 16

May 16, 2012

LOUISVILLE, KY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team’s storybook 2011-12 season has come to an end in the NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Tournament Round of 16 as the Firebirds succumbed to the reigning national champion Barry University, 5-0.

Maria Vitkna and Jessica Nunez
Firebirds Women's Tennis to Challenge Defending National Champion Barry in NCAA Round of 16

May 07, 2012

LOUISVILLE, KY - The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team will take on the defending NCAA Division II National Champion, Barry University as the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 field is now complete.

University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Headed to NCAA Sweet 16; Upsets No. 2 Southern New Hampshire, 5-3 in East Regional Semifinals
University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Headed to NCAA Sweet 16; Upsets No. 2 Southern New Hampshire, 5-3 in East Regional Semifinals

April 29, 2012

MANCHESTER, NH – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team is headed to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 in Louisville, KY courtesy of a 5-3 upset over No. 2 seed Southern New Hampshire.

Vitkina's Singles Win Lifts University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Past Adelphi, 5-4 in NCAA East Regional Quarterfinal
Vitkina's Singles Win Lifts University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Past Adelphi, 5-4 in NCAA East Regional Quarterfinal

April 28, 2012

MANCHESTER, NH – The No. 3 seed University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team sneaked past No. 6 seed Adelphi, 5-4 in the NCAA East Regional Tournament quarterfinal Saturday afternoon.

University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Earns No. 3 Seed in NCAA East Regional Tournament
University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Earns No. 3 Seed in NCAA East Regional Tournament

April 24, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team has earned a No. 3 seed in this year’s NCAA Division II East Region Tournament. The Firebirds (15-3) will battle No. 6 seed Adelphi in the first round on Saturday, April 28th at 1:00 p.m. on the campus of host, Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH.

Firebirds Women's Tennis Concludes Regular Season With Shutout Victory On Senior Day
Firebirds Women's Tennis Concludes Regular Season With Shutout Victory On Senior Day

April 10, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team dominated in a shutout victory against Virginia St., 9-0, on Senior Day Tuesday afternoon at the UDC Tennis Courts.

Kristyna Nepivodova won her singles and doubles matches in very convincing fashion on Sunday.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Tennis Dominates in Shutout Victory at USciences

April 01, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team earned another impressive, lopsided victory to complete its weekend in Philadelphia, as the Firebirds flew right past USciences, 9-0 on Sunday afternoon at McNeil Field Courts.

Firebirds Women's Tennis Soars Past Regionally Ranked Opponent, Chestnut Hill, 8-1
Firebirds Women's Tennis Soars Past Regionally Ranked Opponent, Chestnut Hill, 8-1

March 30, 2012

PHILADELPHIA - The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team soared past fellow regionally-ranked opponent Chestnut Hill College, 8-1 at the CHC Tennis Courts on Friday afternoon.

University of the District of Columbia Women's Tennis Ranked No. 2 in NCAA East Region Poll
University of the District of Columbia Women's Tennis Ranked No. 2 in NCAA East Region Poll

March 29, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team is ranked No. 2 in the first NCAA East Region poll of the season released on March 28th, 2012.

Ty Abilla won her first match of the spring season, 6-1, 6-0.
University of the District of Columbia Soars to Victory Over West Chester University, 9-0

March 17, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team came back from its loss to Division I Georgetown University with a shutout win against West Chester University, 9-0 on Saturday afternoon at the UDC Tennis Courts.

Freshman Sofia Leon played very competitive No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles matches for the Firebirds in a loss to Georgetown.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Tennis Falls at Georgetown, 7-0

March 14, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team was defeated by Division I Georgetown University, 7-0 on Wednesday afternoon at McDonough Outdoor Tennis Complex.

Maria Vitkina came through with a clutch singles victory to break a 4-4 tie and send the Firebirds to victory.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Tennis Earns Narrow, 5-4 Victory Over Adelphi

March 11, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - Maria Vitkina's thrilling 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 win at No. 3 singles propelled the University of the District of Columbia to a 5-4 victory over Adelphi University in a nailbiting East Region match on Sunday afternoon at Southeast Tennis and Learning Center.

Maxime Duijst teamed with Kristyna Nepivodova for a, 9-7 No. 2 doubles win. The Firebirds could not claim the doubles point, however, and lost the match, 7-0.
University of the District of Columbia Women's Tennis Falls to Howard, 7-0

March 01, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team suffered a 7-0 defeat as they visited Division I Howard University on Thursday afternoon at Banneker Community Center.

The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Team Ranked # 3 in ITA East Region
The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis Team Ranked # 3 in ITA East Region

November 30, 2011

Washington, DC - The UDC Women’s Tennis Team had a very successful 2011 campaign as they hoisted the ECC Championship trophy at the end of the season. As a result, the nation is taking notice as the Firebirds received the # 3 ranking in the ITA East Region. It is a tremendous milestone for a young program that has just recently joined the East Coast Conference last year.

UDC Tennis Goes 2-0 on Saturday Against Chowan University
UDC Tennis Goes 2-0 on Saturday Against Chowan University

October 15, 2011

Washington, DC—The Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams both picked up wins today at the UDC Tennis Facility in Washington, DC. The Firebirds took on Chowan University and the men’s team won by a score of 9-0, while the women won in a dominant performance 8-1.

UDC Women’s Tennis Takes Down Holy Family 8-1
UDC Women’s Tennis Takes Down Holy Family 8-1

October 09, 2011

Philadelphia, PA—The Women’s Tennis Team competed Sunday against Holy Family University. The Firebirds used their momentum after winning the ECC Championship and won the match-up 8-1.