2024-25 UDC Indoor Track and Field News
Firebirds Sweep ECC Weekly Awards
February 05, 2025
Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia’s Iyanna Jackson and Zoe Shaw have been named the East Coast Conference (ECC) Women’s Track and Field Athletes of the Week following their standout performances at the VMI Winter Relays.
Firebirds Deliver Strong Performances at VMI Winter Relay with Record-breaking Performances and Season Bests
January 31, 2025
Lexington, VA- the University of the District of Columbia women’s track and field team delivered an impressive performance at the VMI Winter Relay, highlighted by Iyanna Jackson’s National Provisional Qualifying time in the 60m dash, Emmanuela Katou Kouami's school record mark of 15.90m in the weight throw and Zoe Shaw’s season best mark in the triple jump. Several Firebirds recorded season-best times and strong finishes across multiple events.
Firebirds Excel at HBCU Classic, Highlighted by Standout Performances by Cooper and Kouami
January 18, 2025
NEW YORK, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s track and field team delivered impressive performances at the HBCU Showcase with Kayla Cooper and Emmanuela Katou Kouami posted standout marks that now rank among the best in NCAA Division II for 2025.
Emmanuela Katou Kouami Earns ECC Co-Field Athlete of the Week
January 14, 2025
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s Emmanuela Kouami-Katou has been named the East Coast Conference (ECC) Women’s Field Co-Athlete of the Week following her outstanding performances at the Kaye & JJ Invitational. The junior from Bronx, NY, delivered a record-breaking effort in the weight throw and secured a second place finish in the shot put.
UDC Claims First Place as Emmanuela Kouami-Katou Sets New School Record
January 12, 2025
Winchester, Va- The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) women’s track and field team dominated the competition at the Kaye & JJ Invitational, earning first place overall and celebrating a historic performance by Emmanuela Kouami-Katou, who set a new school record in the weight throw with a mark of 15.08m.
Firebirds Soar in the Classroom: UDC Student-Athletes Achieve Academic Excellence
January 10, 2025
Washington, D.C.-The University of the District of Columbia’s student-athletes are not just champions on the field but also in the classroom. Demonstrating the true essence of the scholar-athlete, UDC’s athletic teams recorded an impressive collective Fall semester GPA of 3.341.
Samantha Morrison Named ECC Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
December 10, 2024
Washington, DC- Samantha Morrison has been named the East Coast Conference (ECC) Women’s Track Athlete of the Week after an outstanding performance at the TCNJ Indoor Opener.
Firebirds Shine at TCNJ Indoor Opener, Highlighted by Victories in High Jump, Weight Throw, and 4x400m Relay
December 07, 2024
New, York, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s track and field team delivered a solid performance at theTCNJ Opener. The Firebirds earned victories in the Women’s High Jump, Women’s Weight Throw, and Women’s 4x400m Relay while placing top-three in several other events.
District of Columbia Women's Indoor Track and Field Ties for Top Spot in ECC Preseason Poll
December 02, 2024
Washington, D.C. ? The University of the District of Columbia Women?s Indoor Track and Field team has claimed the top spot in the 2024-25 East Coast Conference (ECC) Preseason Poll, sharing the honor with Felician University. Both teams earned 109 points in the voting, with UDC securing four first-place votes.