2023-24 UDC Women's Basketball News https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us Latavia Jackson Earns John Smillie, Jr. Award Honors https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240627m1557j WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Senior women's basketball guard Latavia Jackson was honored long with two other student-athletes in the ECC Conference, as a John Smillie, Jr. recipient. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240627m1557j Destiny Ryles Named to D2CCA East Region Team https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240322jplofe WASHINGTON, DC- Destiny Ryles was named to the D2CCA East Region Second-Team for her performance during the 2023-24 season. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240322jplofe Shanell Haskins Receives Elite 20 Award https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240313fv8wtn AMHERST, N.Y.- Prior to the women's basketball semi-final match up against Daemen University, Shanell Haskins was presented with the ECC Elite 20 Award. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240313fv8wtn Women's Basketball Season Comes to a Close After Falling to Daemen in ECC Semi-final https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240311gk758n AMHERST, N.Y.- the #4 seed University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team fell to #1 Daemen University 66-69, in the ECC Championship semi-final. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240311gk758n UDC Women's Basketball Set to Face off Against Daemen University in ECC Championship Semi-Final https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240309e7lx37 AMHERST, N.Y.- #4 UDC will match up against #1 Daemen University in the ECC Championship Semi-final, today at noon. Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240309e7lx37 Destiny Ryles, Latavia Jackson and Tori Williams Named to All-Conference Teams https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202403070gmuow WASHINGTON, DC- Junior guard, destiny Ryles was named to ECC First-Team, Latavia Jackson and Tori Williams were also named to the Third-Team, as was announced by the Conference office earlier this afternoon. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202403070gmuow SEMI-FINAL BOUND: Firebirds Erase Half-Time Deficit to Defeat the Dolphins in ECC Quarterfinal https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240306x9mrr9 WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team fought their way back from a 15 point half-time deficit, to defeat the College of Staten Island 70-67 and advance to Round 2 of the ECC Championship. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240306x9mrr9 UDC Women's Basketball is Set to Host the ECC Quarterfinal Round https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240304f8q2jk WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team will host their second consecutive ECC Quarterfinal this Wednesday at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex at 7:00 pm. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240304f8q2jk Destiny Ryles Earns Fourth ECC Player of the Week Accolades; Haskins Named to Honor Roll https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240304q0g6e5 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240304q0g6e5 Ryles Post Triple-Double; Firebirds Defeat Lions in Regular Season Finale https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240302mt8kv0 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team improved to 19-9 on the season after defeating Molloy University 83-71, Saturday afternoon at Quealy Gymnasium. Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240302mt8kv0 UDC Women's Basketball Defeat Queens College on Senior Night https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240228y6mfg6 WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball defeated Queens College 80-56, and celebrated Latavia Jackson and Shanell Haskins for Senior Night. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240228y6mfg6 UDC Women's Basketball to Host ECC Quarterfinal https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240226k5lzf3 WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team have clinched their third consecutive ECC tournament spot and will host the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240226k5lzf3 UDC Women's Basketball Sweeps Redhawks with Road Victory https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240224o8150p ROCHESTER, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team defeated Roberts Wesleyan 76-63, to complete the season sweep for the first time since the 2014-15 season. Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240224o8150p UDC Women's basketball Falls to Daemen on the Road https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240223yvetzs AMHERST, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team fell to Daemen University 68-82, splitting the season series for the second straight year. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240223yvetzs Women's Basketball Sweeps Season Series Against CSI https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240217zgkhw8 WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team defeated the College of Staten Island 70-47, to complete the series sweep, Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds move to 8-4 in conference standings while the Dolphins fall to 5-8. Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240217zgkhw8 Destiny Ryles Named D2CIDA Women's Basketball Division II Player of the Week https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240213ogkzul AUGUSTA, Ga. – Destiny Ryles of the University of the District of Columbia has been named the women's basketball Division II Player of the Week by the D2CIDA. Ryles averaged 30 points, eight assists and seven rebounds per game for the Firebirds and was named this week's ECC Player of the Week. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240213ogkzul Destiny Ryles Named ECC Player of the Week https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240212uw9100 WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Destiny Ryles was named this weeks ECC player of the week, for her performance over two games last week. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240212uw9100 Ryles' Double-Double Leads Firebirds to Victory Over Top-Seeded Wildcats https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240211w3inna WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team defeated the Daemen University Wildcats, 71-65 Sunday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Sun, 11 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240211w3inna Ryles Nets Career High Against D'Youville https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240211c9nzqi WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team battled D'Youville University in a Friday night thriller, but eventually fell 82-85. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240211c9nzqi Firebirds Score 41 Points In Third Quarter to Cruise Past Redhawks https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240203v37z0d WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team bounced back to the win column after cruising to an 87-56 victory over Roberts Wesleyan University, Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds improved to 6-3 in conference play while the Redhawks fell to 1-7. Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240203v37z0d UDC Splits Season Series with Mercy after Falling 50-67 on the Road https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240128e04gxn DOBBS FERRY, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball team were defeated by conference foe, Mercy University 50-67, Saturday afternoon at the Mercy Gymnasium . The two teams split the season series as the both won at home. The Firebirds slip to 5-3 in conference play while the Mavericks improved to 4-4. Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240128e04gxn Third Quarter Proves Detrimental as Firebirds Split Season Series with Spartans https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240124q6qb3h SPARKHILL, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team fell to St Thomas Aquinas College 62-68, Wednesday evening at Aquinas Hall. The Firebirds slip to 5-2 in conference play while the Spartans improve to 5-2. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240124q6qb3h Firebirds Victorious in Two Hour Nail Biter Against Dolphins https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240120rmxj46 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team defeated the College of Staten Island 73-69, in a two hour thriller, avenging last year's quarterfinal loss. Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240120rmxj46 Firebirds Take Down Regionally Ranked Tigers https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240117wkv3lv WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team snapped their five game losing streak, after defeating regionally ranked Holy Family University 69-57, Wednesday night at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds move to 12-5 on the season and remain undefeated at home with an 8-0 record. The Tigers Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240117wkv3lv Ellis and Ryles Combine for 38 Points but Firebirds Shut Down by Saints in first Conference Loss of the Season https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240112tn4wwk BUFFALO, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team picked up their first conference loss of the season, falling to D'Youville University 61-80 on the road. The Firebirds slipped to 4-1 in conference play while the Saints moved to 3-1. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240112tn4wwk Williams Posts Double-Double; Firebirds Fall to Bears in OT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240108wzvotf Bloomfield, N.J- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team fell to Bloomfield College 68-73 in Overtime, Monday evening at the Bloomfield College Gymnasium. The Firebirds slipped to 11-4 on the season while the Bears moved to 3-10. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240108wzvotf Ryles Hits 1,000 Career Milestone in Nail Biter https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231231e5sng3 WEST HAVEN, CONN,- Junior guard, Destiny Ryles posted a game high 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, en route to hitting her 1,000 career point, against the University of New Haven, Saturday afternoon. Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231231e5sng3 UDC Women's Basketball Checks in at #6 in the East Region Poll https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231218lco3k1 With an 11-1 record, the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team checked in at #6 in the D2CSC East Regional Poll. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231218lco3k1 Offensive Struggles Result in Firebirds Loss to Panthers https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231218rxuukz GARDEN CITY, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team fell to Adelphi University 55-69 in their second loss of the season. The Firebirds slip to 11-2 on the season while the Panthers move to 4-6. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231218rxuukz Ford Scores Season High 26 Points in Firebirds First Loss of the Season https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231215xgg7aw FROSTBURG, MD- the University of the District of Columbia's women's basketball team suffered their first loss of the season after falling to Frostburg State University 56-72, Friday afternoon. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20231215xgg7aw