2021-22 Women's Basketball 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.
Latavia Jackson and Destiny Ryles Earns ECC All-Conference Honors
March 04, 2022
West Babylon, N.Y- Sophomore guard Latavia Jackson and Freshman Guard Destiny Ryles were named to the ECC Third team, as was announced Friday morning by the league office.
UDC Women's Basketball Set to Face Off Against St Thomas Aquinas College in ECC Quarterfinals
March 02, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- #6 UDC will face off against #3 STAC in the ECC Championship first round of play.
UDC Women's Basketball Season Comes to a Close After Falling to STAC in ECC Tournament Quarterfinals
March 02, 2022
SPARKHILL, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team saw their season come to a close after being knocked out of the running by St Thomas Aquinas College, in the ECC tournament quarterfinals. The Firebirds fell to the Spartans 63-49, Wednesday night at the packed Aquinas Hall Gymnasium., as their overall record closes out at 13-15.
Women's Basketball Set to Face Off Against STAC in ECC Quarterfinals
February 28, 2022
West Babylon, N.Y. – The bracket for the East Coast Conference Women's Basketball Championship is now set after the conclusion of regular season play.
Destiny Ryles Earns Third ECC Rookie of the Week Honors; Three Firebirds Make the Weekly Honor Roll
February 28, 2022
WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Destiny Ryles was named ECC Rookie of the Week for the third time this season in the league's final weekly awards for the season. Kenyon, Stone, Latavia Jackson, and Ana Schamens were also named to the weekly honor roll.
Firebirds Defeat the Mavericks 65-51 to Wrap Up the Regular Season
February 26, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team defeated Mercy college 65-51 to secure their ninth conference victory and wrap up the regular season with a home game win. The Firebirds improved to 13-14, 9-9 ECC on the season while the Mavericks fell to 11-15, 9-9 in conference play.
Ryles Packs Stat Sheet but Firebirds Come up Short Against Spartans
February 23, 2022
SPARKHILL N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball fell to St Thomas Aquinas College 74-61, Wednesday evening at Aquinas Hall. Destiny Ryles and Latavia Jackson combined for 43 points to lead the Firebirds offensively.
UDC Women's basketball Clinches ECC Play-off Spot
February 22, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball has officially clinched their spot in the East Coast Conference tournament next month.
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.
Firebirds Overcome Slow Start to Soar Past the Dolphins 58-44
February 19, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team defeated the College of Staten Island 58-44, to secure another conference win, Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. This win also marks the most wins in a season and the most conference wins for Head Coach Nakpodia since his tenure here at UDC.
UDC Women's Basketball Fall to Daemen College 82-72
February 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team wrapped up their busy week with a tough 82-72 loss to regionally-ranked Daemen College, Sunday afternoon at the UDC Gymnasium. The Firebirds fell to 11-13, 7-8 in ECC play while the Wildcats improved to 15-3, 13-0 in league play on the season.
Jackson’s Last Second Jumper Attempt Falls Short as UDC Loses Conference Heartbreaker to Robert’s Wesleyan
February 12, 2022
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team fell to Roberts Wesleyan College, 64-62, in their second round of conference play, Saturday afternoon. UDC fell to 7-7 in the conference, while RWC improved to 8-6 in conference play.
Firebirds Rally to Take Down Purple Knights in 69-61 Conference Victory
February 09, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s Basketball team secured their seventh conference win of the season after defeating the University of Bridgeport 69-61 at the Sports Complex Gymnasium. The Firebirds improved to 11-11, 7-6 in league play, on the season, while the Purple Knights fell to 6-13, 3-9 in the conference.