2024-25 UDC Women's Tennis News
Polina Zelentsova and Desire Parn Ranked Among Top Players in the Region
November 13, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Polina Zelentsova and Desire Parn, earned their spots in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), Fall regional rankings. Zelentsova is ranked 6th, while Parn is ranked 13th in the singles rankings and the dynamic doubles duo has been ranked 5th in doubles.
UDC Women's Tennis Fall Season comes to a Close in ECC Championship Semi-Final
October 25, 2024
Flushing, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team suffered a 4-0 defeat against #2 St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) in a challenging East Coast Conference semi-final match at the QC Bubble. Despite strong efforts in both singles and doubles play, the Firebirds were unable to overcome the powerful Spartans.
UDC’s Dickie Mahaffey Named ECC Coach of the Year; Polina Zelentsova and Celia Bastin Earn All-ECC Honors
October 21, 2024
Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) women's tennis team received significant recognition in the East Coast Conference (ECC) year-end awards, with Head Coach Dickie Mahaffey III being named ECC Coach of the Year. In addition, UDC standout players Polina Zelentsova and Célia Bastin earned spots on the All-ECC First Team and Second Team, respectively.
Firebirds Share ECC Regular Season Champion Title; Earn #3 Seed in Tournament
October 20, 2024
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team has earned their first Regular Season Champion title since the 2021 season.
UDC Women’s Tennis Edged Out by Jefferson 4-3
October 16, 2024
Philadelphia, Pa.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team faced a narrow 4-3 defeat against Jefferson University on Wednesday in a highly competitive match. Despite strong individual performances, the Firebirds were edged out, dropping their season record to 6-2 overall.
Polina Zelenstova Named ECC Player of the Week
October 15, 2024
Washington, DC- Polina Zelentsova was named the Week 7 ECC Player of the Week.
Women’s Tennis Triumphs Over Queens College 4-3 in Thrilling Conference Finale
October 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team bounced back into the win column with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Queens College on Saturday. The Firebirds secured the win in a highly competitive match, improving their season record to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in ECC play.
UDC Women's Tennis Win Streak Snapped by Spartans
October 11, 2024
Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team suffered their first loss of the season, falling 6-1 to St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) on Wednesday. Despite some hard-fought matches, the Firebirds were unable to overcome the strong performance of the Spartans, moving to a 5-1 overall record and 3-1 in East Coast Conference (ECC) play.
Firebirds Sweep Dominican University 7-0 to Remain Undefeated
October 06, 2024
Orangeburg, N.Y.-The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team continued their perfect season with a 7-0 sweep over Dominican University on Saturday. With a dominant display in both singles and doubles, the Firebirds improved their season record to 5-0 overall.
UDC Women’s Tennis Defeats Molloy University 6-1 to Stay Undefeated
October 04, 2024
Oceanside, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team continued their undefeated streak with a dominant 6-1 victory over Molloy University on Thursday. The Firebirds put together an impressive performance in both singles and doubles, improving their season record to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in East Coast Conference (ECC) play.
UDC Women's Tennis Triumphs 4-3 Over Millersville University
September 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team continued their unbeaten streak with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Millersville University on Wednesday. In a tightly contested match, the Firebirds pulled through in singles play to claim their third win of the season and improve to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in East Coast Conference (ECC) competition.
UDC Women's Tennis Sweeps ECC Weekly Awards
September 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC- Polina Zelentsova and Nadja Zmukic earned ECC Player and Rookie of the week Honors as was announced by the conference office this afternoon.
Firebirds Sweep Saints 7-0
September 21, 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team continued their winning start to the season with a commanding 7-0 victory over D’Youville University in their latest East Coast Conference matchup. The Firebirds displayed improved their season record to 2-0 overall and 2-0 in ECC competition.
DC Women’s Tennis Dominates Daemen University in Conference Opener
September 20, 2024
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team defeated Daemen University 6-1 in their first East Coast Conference match up of the year. The Firebird secured a commanding victory to improve to 1-0 on the season.
UDC Women's Tennis Opens Season with Strong Showing at the ITA Tournament
September 14, 2024
FLUSHING, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team delivered strong performances at the ITA East Regional Tournament, with several standout results in both singles and doubles play.
UDC Women's Tennis Tabbed Third in ECC Coaches Pre-Season Poll
August 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's tennis team was voted to place third in the Coaches pre-season poll, as was announced by the conference office today.