Firebirds Secure Their First Victory of the Season with a 71-61 Win Over Bloomfield

Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds women's basketball team earned their first victory of the season, defeating Bloomfield College 71-61 in their home opener game Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex.

Kristian Harris led the Firebirds with a double-double, scoring 15 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists. Nia Ford chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Off the bench, Kensley Benjamin and Brenda Mckinney combined for 17 points and 14 rebounds.

UDC's defense limited Bloomfield to just 25.8% shooting from the field, while the Firebirds themselves shot at 42.4%. The Firebirds dominated in the paint, scoring 40 points compared to Bloomfield's 16.

Despite a late push from Bloomfield, including a 21-point effort by Taneshia Tucker, the Firebirds sealed the game with a commanding fourth quarter, outscoring their opponents 25-17.

Team Statistics

• Field Goals: UDC 28-66 (42.4%), Bloomfield 17-66 (25.8%)
• Three-Point Shooting: UDC 6-13 (46.2%), Bloomfield 7-33 (21.2%)
• Free Throws: UDC 9-13 (69.2%), Bloomfield 20-31 (64.5%)
• Rebounds: UDC 58, Bloomfield 32
• Assists: UDC 24, Bloomfield 12

Up next UDC (1-2) will head to Virginia State University next Sunday for a match up. The game is slated to begin at 1:00pm.