2021-22 UDC Women's Indoor Track and Field News
61 UDC Student-Athletes Named to the ECC Commissoner's Honor Roll
July 28, 2022
West Babylon, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference announced on Thursday afternoon that over 1,400 student-athletes from the conference's 10 member schools and 14 associate member schools have been named to the league’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 season. UDC boasts 61 Student-Athletes on the Commissioner's Honor Roll.
UDC Athletics Hosts Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon
May 03, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's Department of Athletics hosted its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon, Monday, May 2nd at noon in the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Ceremony awarded MVPs, Coaches Awards, Academic honor roll, and the most prestigious award of the day, the Reslyn Henley Memorial Award.
UDC Department of Athletics Salutes Bessie Stockard
March 31, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- In honor of women’s history month and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of the District of Columbia’s Department of Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of the legendary Bessie Stockard and the stamp that she has left on women’s sports and continues to leave on her students.
Six Firebirds Earn All-Conference Honors for their Performances in the ECC Championship
March 29, 2022
WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Shanise Rose, Kamille Dixon, Ayesha Jarrett, Christine Taylor, Iyanna Jackson, and Fanta Sanogo earned All-Conference honors for their performances at the ECC Indoor Track and Field Championship.
Firebirds Wrap Up the Indoor Season With Strong Performances at the ECC Championships
February 26, 2022
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's indoor track and field team placed sixth out of nine other schools in the ECC Championships.
UDC Names Athletic Complex After Noted Alumnus Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson
February 19, 2022
WASHINGTON – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will honor the late Dr. Edwin B. Henderson by renaming its sports complex after him. Dr. Henderson was given the name “Grandfather of Black Basketball” for his legacy and contribution to sports in the District of Columbia.
UDC Women's Track Team Compete at the Fastrack National Invite
February 11, 2022
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s indoor track and field team competed at the Fastrack National Invite, showcasing a number of seasonal and personal best performances.
Firebirds Show Out With Personal Bests at the East Coast Invitational
February 05, 2022
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- The University of the District of Columbia's women's indoor track & Field team had a strong showing at the East Coast Invitational.
Dixon and Host of Firebirds Run Season Bests in Vince Brown Invitational
January 30, 2022
NEWPORT NEWS, VA- The University of the District of Columbia's women's indoor track and field team competed at the Vince Brown Invitational hosted by Christopher Newport University on Sunday. Kamille Dixon and a host of other Firebirds had strong showings and season bests.
Rose and Jackson Shine in Standout Performances at the Alvernia Winter Invite
January 22, 2022
READING, PA- The University of the District of Columbia’s women's indoor track and field team competed in the Alvernia Winter Invite Saturday at the Alvernia University Track.
UDC Women’s Indoor Track & Field Compete at the HBCU Showcase
January 15, 2022
MANHATTAN, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s indoor track and field team was back in action at the HBCU Showcase, Saturday at the Armory.
Ayesha Jarrett, Destiny Ryles and Phillip Brown Jr Earn ECC Weekly Awards; Stone and Dixon Make Weekly Honor Roll
December 13, 2021
BABYLON, N.Y.- Ayesha Jarrett was named ECC Track Athlete of the week, and Phillip Brown Jr and Destiny Ryles were both named ECC Rookie of the week for their performances last week as was announced by the conference office, Monday afternoon. Kamille Dixon and Kenyon Stone were also named to the weekly honor roll.
Firebirds Conclude Fall Semester with Strong Performances at the Seahawk Shootout
December 10, 2021
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s indoor track and field team concluded the fall semester at the Seahawk Shootout hosted by Wagner College, Friday night at the Ocean Breeze indoor facility. UDC was able to hold their own in a meet filled with big Division I teams.
Latavia Jackson, Destiny Ryles and Iyanna Jackson Cap the Week with ECC Weekly Awards
December 06, 2021
BABYLON, N.Y.- Latavia Jackson earned ECC Offensive Player of the week, Destiny Ryles was named ECC Rookie of the week and Iyanna Jackson made Track Athlete of the week for their performances.
UDC Women’s Indoor Track & Field Team have Strong Showing in Season Opener
December 05, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s indoor track & Field team had strong performances in their season opener, Sunday at the KMS Opener.