https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250703h3he1u WASHINGTON, DC – The East Coast Conference (ECC) has announced that 82 percent of its athletic programs achieved a 3.0 team GPA or higher for the 2024–25 academic year, with the University of the District of Columbia leading the way. Among the 144 teams across the conference, 118 earned the academic milestone—including all UDC programs—with the Firebirds’ tennis teams standing at the top. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250703h3he1u https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250603fe4eq1 WASHINGTON, DC – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) released its final Division II East Region rankings this week, and University of the District of Columbia standout Polina Zelentsova has earned a prestigious No. 2 singles ranking, solidifying her place among the elite in the region. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250603fe4eq1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250422wcaxh8 Wilmington, Del. – The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team took on nationally ranked No. 26 Wilmington University on Tuesday afternoon at the Delcastle Tennis Center, falling 7-0 in their final regular season match of the year. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250422wcaxh8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250410e8n9lr Washington, D.C. – In a tightly contested matchup, the University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team narrowly fell to West Chester University by a score of 4-3. The Firebirds showed heart and resilience, pushing multiple matches to three sets Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250410e8n9lr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250406ut6256 MILFORD, CT- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team turned in a gritty performance against a strong University of New Haven squad on Saturday but ultimately fell short, 5–2, Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250406ut6256 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250323unrioi Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team battled against Anderson University (AU) but came up short in a 6-1 defeat. Despite the loss, the Firebirds showcased resilience with strong performances in both singles and doubles play. Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250323unrioi https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250314vvpmyh WASHINGTON, D.C.- The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) women's tennis team put on a stellar performance, sweeping Frostburg State University 7-0 to improve their season record to 9-4. The Firebirds demonstrated their depth and dominance, taking all three doubles matches and winning every singles contest. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250314vvpmyh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250313taycua WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) women’s tennis team delivered a commanding performance against Chestnut Hill College, securing a 7-0 victory to improve their season record to 8-4 overall and 4-2 in ECC play. The Firebirds showcased their depth and dominance across both singles and doubles matches. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250313taycua https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250225v548qq Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team delivered a commanding 7-0 victory over Harford Community College, extending their season record to 7-4 (4-2 ECC). The Firebirds controlled the match from start to finish, winning every set in doubles play and nearly achieving a perfect sweep in singles. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20250225v548qq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 19, 2025) – FloSports and the Division II East Coast Conference (ECC) have entered into an exclusive media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025. Through the seven-figure agreement, FloSports will represent the ECC and its nine member institutions, providing a global platform to live stream events and support the teams, institutions, and student-athletes with a robust content engine across the web and social. The ECC’s addition to FloSports represents the 13th conference to join FloCollege. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241113w9ytjt Washington, D.C. - Polina Zelentsova and Desire Parn, earned their spots in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), Fall regional rankings. Zelentsova is ranked 6th, while Parn is ranked 13th in the singles rankings and the dynamic doubles duo has been ranked 5th in doubles. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241113w9ytjt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241025rg8s2i Flushing, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team suffered a 4-0 defeat against #2 St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) in a challenging East Coast Conference semi-final match at the QC Bubble. Despite strong efforts in both singles and doubles play, the Firebirds were unable to overcome the powerful Spartans. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241025rg8s2i https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241021vquvz0 Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) women's tennis team received significant recognition in the East Coast Conference (ECC) year-end awards, with Head Coach Dickie Mahaffey III being named ECC Coach of the Year. In addition, UDC standout players Polina Zelentsova and Célia Bastin earned spots on the All-ECC First Team and Second Team, respectively. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241021vquvz0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241020u8ieln Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team has earned their first Regular Season Champion title since the 2021 season. Sun, 20 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241020u8ieln https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241016wniehn Philadelphia, Pa.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team faced a narrow 4-3 defeat against Jefferson University on Wednesday in a highly competitive match. Despite strong individual performances, the Firebirds were edged out, dropping their season record to 6-2 overall. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241016wniehn https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241015pmivjm Washington, DC- Polina Zelentsova was named the Week 7 ECC Player of the Week. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241015pmivjm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241012v4kt2x Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team bounced back into the win column with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Queens College on Saturday. The Firebirds secured the win in a highly competitive match, improving their season record to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in ECC play. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241012v4kt2x https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241011txujy6 Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team suffered their first loss of the season, falling 6-1 to St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) on Wednesday. Despite some hard-fought matches, the Firebirds were unable to overcome the strong performance of the Spartans, moving to a 5-1 overall record and 3-1 in East Coast Conference (ECC) play. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241011txujy6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241006r45anw Orangeburg, N.Y.-The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team continued their perfect season with a 7-0 sweep over Dominican University on Saturday. With a dominant display in both singles and doubles, the Firebirds improved their season record to 5-0 overall. Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241006r45anw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241004sdue62 Oceanside, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team continued their undefeated streak with a dominant 6-1 victory over Molloy University on Thursday. The Firebirds put together an impressive performance in both singles and doubles, improving their season record to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in East Coast Conference (ECC) play. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20241004sdue62 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240928yphred Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team continued their unbeaten streak with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Millersville University on Wednesday. In a tightly contested match, the Firebirds pulled through in singles play to claim their third win of the season and improve to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in East Coast Conference (ECC) competition. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240928yphred https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240924iwf5i6 WASHINGTON, DC- Polina Zelentsova and Nadja Zmukic earned ECC Player and Rookie of the week Honors as was announced by the conference office this afternoon. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240924iwf5i6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240921obt5wz BUFFALO, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s tennis team continued their winning start to the season with a commanding 7-0 victory over D’Youville University in their latest East Coast Conference matchup. The Firebirds displayed improved their season record to 2-0 overall and 2-0 in ECC competition. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240921obt5wz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/202409210l9x48 WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team defeated Daemen University 6-1 in their first East Coast Conference match up of the year. The Firebird secured a commanding victory to improve to 1-0 on the season. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/202409210l9x48 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240917yx2mcx FLUSHING, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team delivered strong performances at the ITA East Regional Tournament, with several standout results in both singles and doubles play. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240917yx2mcx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240819ig7xn0 WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's tennis team was voted to place third in the Coaches pre-season poll, as was announced by the conference office today. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240819ig7xn0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240812lyao7j Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia’s (UDC) Women's Tennis team has announced its schedule for the Fall 2024 season. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wten/2024-25/releases/20240812lyao7j https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240722ffmyz3 COLONIA, N.J. –The East Coast Conference Academic Team of Excellence Awards for the 2023-24 academic year were announced on Thursday morning. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240722ffmyz3