UDC Women’s Basketball Falls to Holy Family University in Season Opener

Staten Island, NY - The University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team opened the 2024-2025 season with a 71-51 loss to Holy Family University on Friday evening at the Sports & Recreation Center. Despite a strong performance from Laci Johnson, who led UDC with 18 points, the Firebirds were unable to overcome a tough Holy Family defense.

Holy Family jumped out to an early lead, ending the first quarter up 19-13, and maintained control throughout the game. UDC struggled in the second quarter, managing only 8 points, while Holy Family increased their lead to 40-21 by halftime. The Firebirds showed more life in the second half, but the gap proved too large to overcome.

Laci Johnson was the standout for UDC, recording 18 points and 5 rebounds, while Tori Williams added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Holy Family's balanced offense, led by Ava Morrow and Skyler Searfoss, kept the Firebirds at bay.

Key Performances

• Laci Johnson: 18 points, 5 rebounds
• Tori Williams: 13 points, 6 rebounds
• Nhaikyia Smith: 5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
• Kristian Harris: 12 points, 3 rebounds

Game Statistics

• Field Goals: UDC 18-63 (28.6%), Holy Family 22-62 (35.5%)
• Three-Point Shooting: UDC 4-18 (22.2%), Holy Family 12-33 (36.4%)
• Free Throws: UDC 11-16 (68.8%), Holy Family 15-19 (78.9%)
• Rebounds: UDC 31, Holy Family 36
• Turnovers: UDC 15, Holy Family 17

UDC (0-1) is back in action on Saturday to face off against Franklin Pierce in their final game of the Conference Challenge. Tip-off is set for noon.