2024-25 UDC Women's Basketball News
Laci Johnson Earns Second Team All-Conference Honors
March 06, 2025
Washington, DC- Senior Guard, Laci Johnson, was named to this year's Second Team, as was announced by the East Coast Conference and voted on by the league's nine head coaches.
Lions Late Surge Results in Firebirds Defeat
March 01, 2025
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team battled until the final whistle but ultimately fell 66-57 to Molloy University on the road in an East Coast Conference (ECC) clash. Despite a strong start and a dominant rebounding effort, the Firebirds struggled with shooting efficiency in the second half, allowing the Lions to pull away late.
UDC Women's Basketball Claims 6th Seed in Upcoming ECC Post-Season Tournament
March 01, 2025
Washington, DC- For the fourth consecutive season, the Firebirds will be competing in the ECC Championship tournament, earning the #6 seed after falling to Molloy University in their regular season finale, earlier today in N.Y.
CLINCHED! Williams Clutch Three-Point Dagger Propels Firebirds to Win Over Queens and into the ECC Play-Offs
February 26, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team secured their spot in the ECC playoffs with a thrilling 57-54 victory over Queens College on Wednesday night. The Firebirds held off a late rally to claim their eighth conference win of the season and solidify their postseason berth.
Firebirds' Second-Half Surge Falls Short in 69-57 Loss to Jefferson
February 24, 2025
Philadelphia, PA – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team battled back in the second half but couldn’t overcome an early deficit, falling 69-57 to Jefferson in East Coast Conference action Monday night. Despite a strong showing from Tori Williams and Kensley Benjamin, UDC struggled on the boards and at the free-throw line, allowing Jefferson to maintain control.
Firebirds Overpower Roberts Wesleyan in 66-50 Road Victory
February 22, 2025
Rochester, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance, securing a 66-50 win over Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. The Firebirds used dominant rebounding and a strong defensive effort to control the game, improving to 9-14 overall and 7-7 in ECC play.
FloSports and East Coast Conference (ECC) Enter Exclusive Media Agreement Bringing NCAA Division II Conference to FloCollege Platform
February 18, 2025
AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 19, 2025) – FloSports and the Division II East Coast Conference (ECC) have entered into an exclusive media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025. Through the seven-figure agreement, FloSports will represent the ECC and its nine member institutions, providing a global platform to live stream events and support the teams, institutions, and student-athletes with a robust content engine across the web and social. The ECC’s addition to FloSports represents the 13th conference to join FloCollege.
Williams Scores 1,000th Career Point in Senior Day Match Up Against Mercy
February 15, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds fought until the final buzzer but were unable to complete their comeback, falling 65-59 to Mercy College in East Coast Conference (ECC) action on Saturday afternoon at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex.
Firebirds Sweep Season Series Against St. Thomas Aquinas in Commanding 86-64 Victory
February 12, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday night, securing an 86-64 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas in East Coast Conference action.
Johnson Scores 1,000th Career Point in Firebirds Battle Against Staten Island
February 08, 2025
Staten Island, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team put up a strong fight on the road but fell to East Coast Conference (ECC) opponent Staten Island, 76-67. The game was highlighted by senior guard Laci Johnson reaching the 1,000-point milestone for her career.
Firebirds Battle Hard but Fall Short Against Daemen, 59-56
February 02, 2025
Amherst, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team put up a strong fight against East Coast Conference (ECC) powerhouse Daemen but ultimately fell just short in a 59-56 loss on the road.
Firebirds Struggle Offensively in Loss to D’Youville
January 31, 2025
Buffalo, NY - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team fell to D’Youville, 61-40, in an East Coast Conference (ECC) matchup at the Saints Center Gym. The Firebirds battled throughout but struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 21.2% from the field.
UDC Women's Basketball Cruise to 82-47 Victory over Molloy
January 25, 2025
Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance, defeating Molloy College 82-47 in an East Coast Conference (ECC) matchup at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. This marks their third straight conference win, improving to 5-3 in ECC play.
Firebirds Secure Gritty 55-52 Win Against Queens Knights
January 22, 2025
Flushing, N.Y.-The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team demonstrated resilience and determination in a 55-52 victory over Queens College in an intense East Coast Conference (ECC) clash on Wednesday night at Fitzgerald Gymnasium.
Firebirds Overpower Roberts Wesleyan in Dominant 76-51 Conference Victory
January 18, 2025
Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team secured a commanding 76-51 win over Roberts Wesleyan College in Saturday’s East Coast Conference matchup at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds improve to 3-3 in Conference play while the Redhawks fall to 0-6.
Firebirds Fall to Mavericks in Road Conference Match Up
January 11, 2025
Dobbs Ferry, NY — In a competitive East Coast Conference matchup, the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team fell short against Mercy College, losing 80-66 at the Neil Judge Student Athlete Center.