2013 News
UDC Track & Field Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Honor; Jones, Benjamin Garner Individual All-Academic Accolades
July 24, 2013
NEW ORLEANS – The University of the District of Columbia was among a total of 92 institutions to garner the distinction of U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team, it was announced Wednesday, July 24th, 2013. Also, junior Kaydian Jones and sophomore Jerily Benjamin each earned Individual All-Academic honors.
Shauna-Kay Creary Earns USTFCCCA DII All-American Honor
May 29, 2013
NEW ORLEANS – Shauna-Kay Creary is among those who earned USTFCCCA All-America distinction for the 2012-13 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field season, it was announced Tuesday, May 28th, 2013.
Live Coverage of NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships Begins at 7:30 P.M. ET
May 24, 2013
PUEBLO, CO - Live coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. Go to the website and scroll down to Division 2 Track & Field. When it's available it will say "Watch Now."
Shauna-Kay Creary, Firebird 4x400M Relay Team Featured in Latest Firebird Blog
May 23, 2013
The University of the District of Columbia track & field team has had a long journey – one epitomized by the team’s unofficial song “Started from the Bottom” by Drake.
Firebirds Close Out 2012-13 Outdoor Track & Field Season on Final Day of NCAA Championships
May 23, 2013
PUEBLO, CO – In what was a historic day for University of District of Columbia's Women's Track & Field, junior Shauna-Kay Creary had a career day in the Women's Triple Jump to make the finals in her first time competing in the event at the NCAA Championships. With a new Personal Best of 12.36M on her last jump of the competition, she was able to jump from 9th to 8th overall in the finals, and secure her place as an All-American. She became the first Firebird to not only compete in the Triple Jump but to also be an All-American in the event. She will now set her sights on the High Jump slated for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Shauna-Kay Creary, Firebirds 4x400M Relay Team Announced 2013 Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships Participants
May 14, 2013
INDIANAPOLIS – Shauna-Kay Creary and the 4x400M relay team of Kaydian Jones, Jerily Benjamin, Rochelle Nelson and Simone Grant, will represent the University of the District of Columbia at the 2013 NCAA Division II Women’s Track & Field Championships on May 23-25th in Pueblo, CO. Creary and the Firebird 4x400M relay team qualified for the championships by reaching the automatic and provisional standards established for each event.
Firebirds Have Late Season Success at VA Challenge Meet
May 11, 2013
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - With NCAA qualifying marks well within reach based on prior performances, the University of the District of Columbia women’s outdoor track and field squad fulfilled the promise its shown all season by turning in outstanding performances at the UVA Challenge Meet. This meet served as one of the many Last Chance Meets around the country, and the Firebirds took full advantage of the opportunity.
Kaydian Jones Earns ECC Outdoor Track & Field Co-Athlete of the Year & Athlete of the Meet; Host of Firebirds Earn All-Conference Honors
May 10, 2013
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Junior Kaydian Jones has been named the East Coast Conference Outdoor Track & Field Co-Athlete of the Year along with Georgian Court University’s Alyssa Hudgins, as voted on by the conference’s coaches. Jones’ outstanding showing in the ECC Outdoor Championship meet also earned her the Most Outstanding Female Athlete of the Meet Award.
Firebirds Show Late Season Form at Kehoe Twilight Meet
May 03, 2013
LANDOVER, MD - Despite coming off a short respite after the East Coast Conference Championships last Sunday, the University of the District of Columbia outdoor track and field squad showed its late season strength by putting together strong performances at the Kehoe Twilight Meet at the University Maryland Friday evening.
Kaydian Jones Earns USTFCCCA National Honorable Mention
April 29, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - Junior Kaydian Jones has earned national weekly honorable mention from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for her performance this past weekend at the East Coast Conference Championships.
Firebirds Finish 2nd at ECC Outdoor Track & Field Championships; Dominate Sprint and Jump Events
April 28, 2013
FARMINGDALE & FLUSHING, NY - With some exemplary performances on both days of the inaugural East Coast Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, the University of the District of Columbia finished as the runner-up for the team title behind Georgian Court with a score of 162.
University of the District of Columbia to Compete in First Ever East Coast Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
April 25, 2013
FARMINGDALE, NY – The reigning East Coast Conference Indoor Track & Field champion University of the District of Columbia Firebirds will look to sweep the conference championships this weekend as they compete in the first ever ECC Outdoor Track & Field Championships hosted by Queens College.
Firebirds Tune Up For ECC Championships with Quality Performances at Morgan State Legacy Meet
April 20, 2013
BALTIMORE, MD - With one week to go before their first East Coast Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, the Firebirds took advantage of one final opportunity to fine-tune their preparation with competitive performances at the Morgan State Legacy Meet on Saturday.
Firebirds Impress at George Mason Invitational
April 13, 2013
FAIRFAX, VA - With over 1,000 athletes competing from 36 schools and clubs, the University of the District of Columbia women’s outdoor track and field squad showed why they are a force in the East Coast Conference and the entire East Region with strong performances across the board at the George Mason Spring Invitational on Saturday. The Firebirds finished tied for 15th (with 12 points) among 28 teams that scored points at the meet.
District of Columbia Women's Outdoor Track & Field Ranked No. 7 in East Region After Week 1
April 05, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - The University of the District of Columbia women's outdoor track & field squad has been ranked No. 7 in the USTFCCCA East Region poll after a stellar performance in the first week of the season. The Firebirds also have several individual athletes ranked among the top-8 in the region in their respective events.
Nelson, Jones Sweep East Coast Conference Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Awards
April 02, 2013
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Juniors Rochelle Nelson and Kaydian Jones of the University of the District of Columbia women’s track and field squad swept this week’s East Coast Conference athlete of the week awards as Nelson garnered track athlete of the week while Jones was named field athlete of the week.