2025-26 UDC Women's Tennis News
Zelentsova Ranked No. 3 in the East Region; Bastin No. 18 as Firebirds Earn Multiple ITA Honors
November 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis program earned multiple regional distinctions as the first Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division II rankings were announced this week.
Shaparenko Earns Win as Firebirds Finish Fall Season at Queens
October 24, 2025
Flushing, N.Y. (October 19, 2025) – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team concluded its fall season on Sunday with a 6–1 result against Queens College in East Coast Conference play. The Firebirds close out the fall with a 4–3 overall record and a 2–2 mark in ECC competition, highlighted by several standout performances across the lineup.
Firebirds Defeat Spartans, 5-2, in Conference Play
October 23, 2025
SPARKHILL, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team earned another key East Coast Conference victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating St. Thomas Aquinas College 5–2 at home to improve to 4–2 overall and 2–1 in ECC play.
Zelentsova Repeats as ECC Player of the Week; Bastin Named to Honor Roll
October 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 19, 2025) – The University of the District of Columbia’s Polina Zelentsova has been named the East Coast Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, while teammate Célia Bastin earned a spot on the ECC Weekly Honor Roll, as announced by the league office Monday afternoon.
Firebirds Edge Close in Home Thriller, Fall 4–3 to D’Youville
October 18, 2025
Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team fought hard in a home East Coast Conference showdown but came up just short, 4–3, against D’Youville University on Saturday afternoon.
Firebirds Open Conference Play with Dominant 6–1 Win Over Daemen
October 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team opened East Coast Conference play in style, earning a commanding 6–1 victory over Daemen University on Saturday afternoon at the UDC Tennis Courts.
Zelentsova Named ECC Player of the Week; Bastin Earns Honor Roll Recognition
October 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October [Insert Date], 2025) — The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis team continued its strong fall campaign this week as Polina Zelentsova was named the East Coast Conference Player of the Week, while teammate Célia Bastin earned a spot on the ECC Weekly Honor Roll following dominant performances in the Firebirds’ victory over Millersville University.
Firebirds Soar Past Millersville, 6–1
October 07, 2025
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team delivered a dominant all-around performance on Tuesday afternoon, earning a decisive 6–1 road victory over Millersville University.
Firebirds Fall 5–2 to Jefferson in Home Match
October 06, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team battled hard but came up short in a 5–2 loss to Jefferson University on Monday afternoon at the UDC Tennis Courts.
Firebirds Open Season with 6–1 Win Over Elizabeth City State
September 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Tennis team opened its 2025–26 campaign with a convincing 6–1 home victory over Elizabeth City State on Saturday afternoon
University of the District of Columbia’s Polina Zelentsova Named ECC Preseason Player of the Year
August 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis program enters the 2025 season with momentum and high expectations, led by standout junior Polina Zelentsova, who has been named the East Coast Conference (ECC) Preseason Player of the Year. The Firebirds were also voted third in the ECC Women’s Tennis Preseason Poll, signaling their potential to make a championship run this season.