https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140314k41imp WALTHAM, MA – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team’s storybook 2013-14 season came to a close in the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament quarterfinals as the No. 5 seeded Firebirds were defeated by No. 4 seed Stonehill, 79-61 on Friday night at the Dana Center. Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140314k41imp https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140313kj2fxw The University of the District of Columbia Athletic Department will host an NCAA Tournament Game Viewing Party during the Firebird women’s basketball team’s first round game vs. Stonehill at 8:30 p.m. Friday night, March 14th at the UDC Sports Complex Room B-06. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140313kj2fxw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140309v69r9r INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team has earned a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Division II East Regional Tournament hosted by Bentley University Friday, March 14th – 17th in Waltham, MA. The East Coast Conference champion Firebirds will take on No. 4 Stonehill, an at-large selection from the Northeast-10 Conference, in the first round. Sun, 09 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140309v69r9r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140308nd2n45 BROOKVILLE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team defeated No. 1 seed and host LIU Post, 67-57 in the ECC Finals Saturday afternoon for the school’s first ECC basketball championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament. Sat, 08 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140308nd2n45 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/201403070fghh6 There will be a Firebird fan bus going to LIU Post Saturday morning, March 8th at 9:30 am from the loading dock. Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/201403070fghh6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140306eyxx13 WASHINGTON, DC – Junior guard Telisha Turner scored 29 points and junior forward Denikka Brent registered 17 points and 12 rebounds as the two First Team All-East Coast Conference selections led the University of the District of Columbia to a 77-68 ECC semifinal victory over Queens in the nation’s capital Thursday night and a berth in the program’s first ever ECC Tournament Finals. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140306eyxx13 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140305ha10v9 INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia slipped two spots from last week to a No. 7 ranking in the third NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball East Region poll of the season released Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140305ha10v9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/201403047q51r0 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Standout juniors Telisha Turner and Denikka Brent of the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team have both earned First Team All-East Coast Conference honors in a vote by the conference’s head coaches. Tue, 04 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/201403047q51r0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140303ftobas WASHINGTON, DC – With the conclusion of regular season play, the brackets for the 2014 East Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Championships are now set, and the University of the District of Columbia has earned a No. 2 seed and the right to host a semifinal game Thursday, March 6th at 7 p.m. Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140303ftobas https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/2014030134rhpt BRIDGEPORT, CT – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team was defeated by Bridgeport, 80-78 on Saturday afternoon in its regular season finale; however, the Firebirds still claim the No. 2 seed in the upcoming East Coast Conference Tournament courtesy of a Queens loss at LIU Post this afternoon. Sat, 01 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/2014030134rhpt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140226tyxo02 INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia slipped two spots from last week to a No. 5 ranking in the second NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball East Region poll of the season released Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 26 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140226tyxo02 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140226z1t3rk WASHINGTON, DC – Senior point guard Teara Shaw made 11-of-12 free-throws in the final two minutes of the game to neutralize a Golden Lions late threat, as the team’s veteran leader finished with a season-high 15 points and game-high six assists to guide the Firebirds to a 76-68 victory over Dowling in a pivotal East Coast Conference win on Wednesday night in the nation’s capital. Wed, 26 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140226z1t3rk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140222bqcfi9 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The Firebirds’ 11-point first half lead evaporated in the second half as the Lions heated up and the Firebirds cooled off, resulting in the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team’s second straight loss, 70-59 at Molloy on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140222bqcfi9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140219h22gpl FLUSHING, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team was defeated for just the 2nd time in its last 12 outings as the Firebirds fell at Queens, 60-57 in East Coast Conference action Wednesday night. Wed, 19 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140219h22gpl https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140219hf1dc5 Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas does a one-on-one interview with women's basketball senior point guard Teara Shaw in the newest Firebird Spotlight. Wed, 19 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140219hf1dc5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140219wnlrij INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia has earned a No. 3 ranking in the first NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball East Region poll of the season released Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 19 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140219wnlrij https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140216sibjet WASHINGTON, DC – In a game marred by 38 fouls and 31 turnovers, the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team avenged an earlier loss to East Coast Conference foe Roberts Wesleyan by gutting out a 71-61 victory Sunday afternoon in front of a spirited Hall of Fame Day crowd at UDC Gym. Sun, 16 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140216sibjet https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/2014021415xp2i WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team used a complete team effort to earn its third straight victory, 91-73 over East Coast Conference newcomer, Daemen College on Friday night in the nation’s capital. Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/2014021415xp2i https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140210h3p70o WASHINGTON, DC – The Firebirds shot a blistering 56-percent from the field in the first half en-route to a 30-point cushion at the intermission, and they simply coasted in the second half to an 87-59 victory over East Coast Conference foe Bridgeport in a make-up game Monday night in the nation’s capital. Mon, 10 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140210h3p70o https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140208l1rvem OLD WESTBURY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team shot a season-best 57-percent from the field en-route to a convincing, 96-73 victory over East Coast Conference foe NYIT on Saturday afternoon at Recreation Hall. Sat, 08 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140208l1rvem https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140206pxgucf BROOKVILLE, NY – In a matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the East Coast Conference standings, the league-leading Firebirds were defeated by LIU Post, 74-72 on Thursday night at the Pratt Center. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140206pxgucf https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/201402018knx93 WASHINGTON, DC – Telisha Turner surpassed 1,000 points for her career as she scored 22 to lead the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team to its sixth straight victory, 75-70 over St. Thomas Aquinas in East Coast Conference play Saturday in the nation’s capital. Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/201402018knx93 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140130itiodl DOBBS FERRY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team set a school single-game record for points scored as the Firebirds earned a very one-sided victory on the road over East Coast Conference foe Mercy, 124-55 on Thursday night. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140130itiodl https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/201401254771bl OAKDALE, NY – Trailing 25-21 at halftime, the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team erupted on a 15-2 run over the first seven minutes of second half play and eventually withstood a late Golden Lions comeback to beat Dowling on the road, 45-43 in East Coast Conference play Saturday afternoon. Sat, 25 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/201401254771bl https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/2014011854mf8c WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team cruised past Queens College, 69-53 in a battle for first place in the East Coast Conference standings on Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital. Sat, 18 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/2014011854mf8c https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140115i5dkq5 WASHINGTON, DC – In a battle between two of the three teams tied for 2nd place in the East Coast Conference standings, the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team out-scored Molloy 40-22 in the final 13:35 of regulation en-route to a convincing, 84-68 win on Wednesday night in the nation’s capital. Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140115i5dkq5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140112qkz8lc AMHERST, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team overcame a slow start with a strong second half to defeat East Coast Conference newcomer, Daemen, 74-63 on Sunday afternoon. Sun, 12 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140112qkz8lc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140110fe0fv1 ROCHESTER, NY – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team suffered its first East Coast Conference loss of the season as the Firebirds’ late rally fell short in a 78-74 loss at Roberts Wesleyan Friday night at Voller Athletic Center. Fri, 10 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140110fe0fv1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140104uqhbr5 WASHINGTON, DC – A 23-4 run by American International over an eight-minute span in the second half spelled doom for the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team as the Firebirds fell on their home floor, 85-79 in non-league play at UDC Gym Saturday afternoon. Sat, 04 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20140104uqhbr5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20131218bj31pi WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team used a collective team effort to hold off East Coast Conference foe NYIT, 77-70 on Wednesday evening in the nation’s capital. Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20131218bj31pi