2012 Volleyball News
Firebirds Volleyball Succumbs to League-Leading Bridgeport, 3-1
November 09, 2012
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Playing in her final match as a Firebird, senior Vanessa Garley led her team with 12 kills to go with three service aces, nine digs and three blocks, but the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team fell to East Coast Conference-leading Bridgeport, 3-1 in its season finale on the road Friday night.
Firebirds Volleyball Competitive in 3-0 Loss to LIU Post
November 08, 2012
GARDEN CITY, NY – The Firebirds were competitive in all three sets, but the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team suffered a 3-0 sweep (25-19, 25-23, 27-25) against East Coast Conference foe LIU Post in a match played at Adelphi on Thursday night.
District of Columbia Volleyball Rally Falls Short on Senior Day; Firebirds Fall 3-1 to RWC
November 04, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – With seniors Vanessa Garley and Grace Perilli playing their final game at UDC Gym on Sunday afternoon, the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team rallied for a third set win after falling behind 2-0, but East Coast Conference foe Roberts Wesleyan went on to clinch a 3-1 (25-14, 25-15, 15-25, 25-21) victory with a win in the fourth set.
Firebirds Volleyball Surges Past Molloy, 3-0
November 03, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team defeated Molloy College, 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-19) in East Coast Conference action on Saturday afternoon.
Firebirds Volleyball Sweeps Virginia State in Non-Conference Road Match
November 01, 2012
ETTRICK, VA – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team defeated Virginia State, 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 27-25) in a non-conference match on Thursday night played off-site at Appomattox Regional Governor School.
District of Columbia Succumbs to Dowling in Three Sets
October 25, 2012
OAKDALE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team had its two-match win streak snapped as the Firebirds fell, 3-0 at Dowling in East Coast Conference action on Thursday night. Dowling evened the season series with a clean sweep: 25-16, 25-11 and 25-21.
Firebirds Volleyball Rolls Past Queens, 3-1
October 23, 2012
FLUSHING, NY – A team effort highlighted by several impressive individual performances led to a 3-1 (27-25, 24-26, 25-15, 25-19) victory for the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team over Queens College in East Coast Conference action Tuesday night at Fitzgerald Gym.
Firebirds Volleyball Hosts Successful Second Annual Youth Day Event
October 22, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia women’s volleyball team held its second annual Youth Day event on Sunday, October 21st before squaring off against non-conference foe, Virginia Union.
Team Effort Lifts District of Columbia Over Virginia Union, 3-1
October 21, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Four different Firebird players reached double-figures in the kill column as the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team earned a 3-1 (25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 25-14) victory over non-conference foe Virginia Union on Sunday afternoon.
Upset-minded Firebirds Volleyball Falls Short, 3-1 at NYIT
October 18, 2012
OLD WESTBURY, NY – The upset-minded University of the District of Columbia volleyball team took the first set from perennial East Coast Conference power NYIT, 25-18, but allowed the Bears to come charging back to win three straight sets as they fell by a 3-1 verdict on Thursday night.
Firebirds Volleyball Soars Past Mercy, 3-1 to Complete Season Sweep
October 16, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team stormed back from a 1-0 match deficit to claim a 3-1 (20-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-17) victory at home Tuesday night and complete a season sweep of East Coast Conference foe Mercy College.
Firebirds Volleyball Late Rally Falls Short in 3-1 Loss to ECC-Leader Bridgeport
October 13, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – After falling behind two sets to one, the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team rallied for a narrow, 25-23 third set win only to fall, 25-16 in the fourth set and lose the match by a final of 3-1 to East Coast Conference leader, Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon.
District of Columbia Volleyball Starts Strong, Falters Late in 3-1 Defeat to LIU Post
October 11, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team earned an impressive, 25-19 first set win, but dropped the next three straight sets (25-9, 25-13, 25-20) in a 3-1 defeat at home against East Coast Conference foe LIU Post on Thursday night.
Roberts Wesleyan Clips Firebirds in Three Sets
October 06, 2012
ROCHESTER, NY – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team was swept, 3-0 in its first ever meeting with East Coast Conference newcomer Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at Voller Athletic Center. The Firebirds were defeated in scores of 25-22, 25-18 and 25-14.
Firebirds Blow By Washington Adventist, 3-0
October 04, 2012
TAKOMA PARK, MD – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team blew by crosstown rival Washington Adventist, 3-0 by scores of 25-12, 25-13 and 25-13 in non-conference action Thursday night at The Pitt.
Firebirds Volleyball Swept, 3-0 at Molloy
October 02, 2012
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team was swept by host Molloy, 3-0 on Tuesday night in East Coast Conference action at Quealy Gym.