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2022 UDC Women's Outdoor Track and Field News

UDC Women's Outdoor Track & Field, Men's and Women's Tennis Team's Earn ECC Academic Team of Excellence Awards
UDC Women's Outdoor Track & Field, Men's and Women's Tennis Team's Earn ECC Academic Team of Excellence Awards

July 28, 2022

West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference announced the 2020-21 recipients of its annual Academic Team of Excellence Awards on Thursday afternoon. The University of the District of Columbia's women's Outdoor track and Field, Men's and Women's Tennis teams

61 UDC Student-Athletes Named to the ECC Commissoner's Honor Roll
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.

Iyanna Jackson and Shanise Rose Earn USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field All-Region Honors
Iyanna Jackson and Shanise Rose Earn USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field All-Region Honors

July 06, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC- Iyanna Jackson and Shanise Rose earned All-Region honors as was announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, for the 2022 season. Jackson made the list for her performances in the 100m and the 200m, and Rose made the list for her performance in the 100m hurdles.

Shanise Rose Earns ECC Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year; Iyanna Jackson Named Most Outstanding Athlete of the Conference Championship Meet
Shanise Rose Earns ECC Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year; Iyanna Jackson Named Most Outstanding Athlete of the Conference Championship Meet

May 27, 2022

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Shanise Rose was named the ECC Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year, as was announced by the conference office Friday morning. Iyanna Jackson was also named the Most Oustanding Athlete for her performance at the Outdoor ECC Championships

UDC placed fifth overall, despite having the smallest team with only seven competitors.
Firebirds Conclude Season With Great Performances at the East Coast Conference Outdoor Championships

May 08, 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia?s women's Outdoor Track and Field team competed in the ECC Championships, Sunday at the Roberts Wesleyan Track. The Firebirds snatched up four conference Championship titles which include the 100m, 100mh, 200m, and the 400m dash. They placed fifth overall with a score of 86 points.

2021-22 UDC ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
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.

Firebirds Compete in Historic Penn Relays
Firebirds Compete in Historic Penn Relays

April 29, 2022

PENNSYLVANIA, PA- The University of the District of Columbia's women's outdoor track and field team competed in the Penn Relays, for the first time since 2019.

Firebirds Have Stellar Record Breaking Performances at Morgan State Legacy Meet
Firebirds Have Stellar Record Breaking Performances at Morgan State Legacy Meet

April 23, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD- The University of the District of Columbia's women's Outdoor Track and Field Team, had top performances at the Morgan State Legacy meet.

Firebirds Compete in Local Meet at Gallaudet University
Firebirds Compete in Local Meet at Gallaudet University

April 09, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's Outdoor track and field team competed at the Gallaudet Invite hosted by Gallaudet University, Saturday on their campus.

Shanise Rose Named ECC Track Athlete of the Week; Wilson and Torres make Weekly honor Roll
Shanise Rose Named ECC Track Athlete of the Week; Wilson and Torres make Weekly honor Roll

April 04, 2022

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Shanise Rose was named the ECC Track Athlete of the Week for her performance at the Towson Invitational over the weekend. Najee Wilson and Zander Torres were also named to the weekly honor roll.

Rose ran a personal best time of 12.20s in the 100m.
UDC Women's Track Team Show Out at Towson Invitational

April 01, 2022

TOWSON, MD- The University of the District of Columbia's women's Outdoor Track and Field team had a weekend full of season and personal best performances.

UDC Department of Athletics Salutes Bessie Stockard
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.

Ayesha Jarrett Earns ECC Track Athlete of the Week
Ayesha Jarrett Earns ECC Track Athlete of the Week

March 22, 2022

WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Ayesha Jarrett was named the ECC Track Athlete of the Week for her performance over the weekend.

UDC Women's Outdoor Track Team Open the Season with Strong Performances
UDC Women's Outdoor Track Team Open the Season with Strong Performances

March 19, 2022

Fredericksburg, VA- The University of the District of Columbia's women's Outdoor track and field team opened their season at the UMW Opener at Mary Washington University.