https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220728ldimyx West Babylon, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference announced on Thursday afternoon that over 1,400 student-athletes from the conference's 10 member schools and 14 associate member schools have been named to the league’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 season. UDC boasts 61 Student-Athletes on the Commissioner's Honor Roll. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220728ldimyx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220727n7v3b7 NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. – The IWLCA honored 517 student-athletes from 68 different institutions on the 2022 IWLCA ( Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association) Division II Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater. Desiree Gaeckler and Sabrina Roberts were named to the list. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220727n7v3b7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503ypytp7 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's Department of Athletics hosted its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon, Monday, May 2nd at noon in the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Ceremony awarded MVPs, Coaches Awards, Academic honor roll, and the most prestigious award of the day, the Reslyn Henley Memorial Award. Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503ypytp7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220417ejpecc PHILADELPHIA, PA- The University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team fell to Holy Family, 17-4, Saturday afternoon at the Tiger Field. Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220417ejpecc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220414mpc5gx SPARKHILL, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s lacrosse team fell to St Thomas Aquinas College Thursday afternoon at the Spartan field. Anna Schamens led the Firebirds with four goals and four assists to total a team-high eight points. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220414mpc5gx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220411jn7orq WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Lauryn Lopez was named the ECC Rookie of the Week for the second time this season for her performance over the weekend against the University of Bridgeport. Iyanna Jackson from the women's track team also made the weekly honor roll. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220411jn7orq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220408xhazt2 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team fell to conference foe Bridgeport, Friday afternoon at the UDC grass field. Lauryn Lopez led the Firebirds with six points on five goals and an assist. She also had a game-high 11 groundballs. UDC fell to 0-9, 0-3 ECC while the Purple Knights improved to 7-3, 1-2 in the league. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220408xhazt2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220402tbpxoo WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team fell 22-7, to Molloy College, Saturday afternoon at the UDC Field. The Firebirds fell to 0-8, 0-2 in league play, and the Lions improved to 7-5, 2-0 in the ECC. Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220402tbpxoo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220331iuvwra WASHINGTON, DC- In honor of women’s history month and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of the District of Columbia’s Department of Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of the legendary Bessie Stockard and the stamp that she has left on women’s sports and continues to leave on her students. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220331iuvwra https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220328h35v8d DOBBS FERRY, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team fell to No.11 Mercy College 20-2, in their first conference meet-up of the season. The Firebirds fell to 0-7, 0-1 in conference play while the Mavericks improved to 6-2, 1-0 in the league. Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220328h35v8d https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220321pwe2il WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Lauryn Lopez was named the ECC Rookie of the Week for her performance last week. Anna Schamens and Carnell Lofton Jr were also named to the weekly honor roll. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220321pwe2il https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220317i8jvdl ELKINS W, VA- The University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team fell on the road to Davis and Elkins 22-12. The Firebirds fell to 0-6 on the season and the Senators improved to 1-3. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220317i8jvdl https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220308dwyhkc WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Anna Schamens earned the ECC Rookie of the Week title for her performance last week. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220308dwyhkc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220306wc49ud WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team fell 21-3 to the Dominican College Chargers, Sunday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex Field. The Firebirds fell to 0-5 on the season and the Chargers improved to 2-2. Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220306wc49ud https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220228u8i7aq LAFAYETTE HILL, PA- Despite only having ten players on the field, the University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team put a strong fight against Chestnut Hill, Monday afternoon at Victory Field #1. The Firebirds eventually fell to the Griffins 19-14. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220228u8i7aq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220224ge4zs4 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team suffered a tough 17-7 loss to Post University in their season opener, Tuesday afternoon. The Firebirds fell to 0-3 on the season while the Eagles improved to 1-1. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220224ge4zs4 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220221fwrwac SPARKS, MD- The University of the District of Columbia's women's lacrosse team fell short in a tough battle against Felician, at the USA Lacrosse Headquarters, Sunday morning. Freshman, Anna Schamens netted a hat trick in the Firebird's second outing of the season. Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/20220221fwrwac https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220219d185lb WASHINGTON – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will honor the late Dr. Edwin B. Henderson by renaming its sports complex after him. Dr. Henderson was given the name “Grandfather of Black Basketball” for his legacy and contribution to sports in the District of Columbia. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220219d185lb https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/202202204yq8l6 WASHINGTON, D.C- The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s lacrosse team put up a good fight against Division I, Howard University but eventually fell 14-8, Friday afternoon at the Greene Stadium. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wlax/2021-22/releases/202202204yq8l6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211026eqb8vr WASHINGTON, DC- Head Coach Zhane Ruffin announced the hiring of Keisha Gills as the new Assistant Women’s Lacrosse coach at the University of the District of Columbia. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211026eqb8vr