2016-17 News
New Firebird Spotlight Features Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Senior Brittany Okon
March 29, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Be sure to check out the new Firebird Spotlight on the UDC Athletics website, udcfirebirds.com, featuring women’s cross country and track & field senior Brittany Okon.
University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field Boasts Six East Coast Conference Winners and 11 awards
March 20, 2017
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia Women's Indoor Track & field team had six student-athletes earn All-East Coast Conference distinction based on their performance at the ECC Championship meet. The top two finishers in each event were named First Team All-Conference, while the third and fourth place finishers earned Second Team All-Conference honors.
Firebirds Finish 5th in East Coast Conference Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championship Meet; Win 4x400M Relay Event for 5th Straight Year
February 24, 2017
STATEN ISLAND, NY – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Track & Field team finished in 5th place with a total of 63 points at the East Coast Conference Indoor Championship on Friday, February 25th at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex.
Firebirds Break Through With Several Season-Bests in Final Tune-Up Meet for ECC Championships
February 04, 2017
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field team produced several season-best times as the Firebirds competed in the Vince Brown Invitational hosted by Christopher Newport University on Saturday, February 4th.
UDC Women’s Indoor Track & Field Selected 4th in the ECC Preseason Poll
January 31, 2017
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field team was selected 4th in the East Coast Conference Preseason Poll in a vote by the league’s coaches. The Firebirds earned 54 points in the poll.
UDC Women’s Indoor Track & Field Competes at Terrapin Invitational
January 21, 2017
HYATTSVILLE, MD – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field team competed in the Terrapin Invitational hosted by the University of Maryland at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex on Saturday.
Firebirds Showcase Skills at Spartan Regional Invite
January 13, 2017
STATEN ISLAND, NY – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field team competed at the Spartan Regional Invite on Friday, January 13th at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex.
Firebirds Resume Indoor Track & Field Season; Compete at GMU’s Father Diamond Invitational
January 07, 2017
FAIRFAX, VA – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Indoor Track & Field team resumed its 2016-17 season after the holiday break as the Firebirds competed in the Father Diamond Invitational hosted by George Mason University on Saturday, January 7th.
New Firebird Nation Sports Update Released
December 08, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The newest edition of Firebird Nation Sports Update features interviews with men’s basketball student-athletes Joseph Nickerson and Reggie Sidbury, women’s basketball student-athletes Jaslynn Rollins and Shantrel Oliver, and new women’s cross country and track & field head coach Joel Phillip.
Firebirds Open Indoor Track & Field Season With Solid Performances at UMES Lid Lifter Invitational
December 03, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Track & Field squad opened its Indoor season on Saturday afternoon at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Lid Lifter Invitational held at the Hytche Center.
University of the District of Columbia Announces Hiring of Joel Phillip as Head Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
October 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas has announced that 2008 Olympian, Joel Phillip, has been chosen as the next University of the District of Columbia Head Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach effective October 17th.