2011-12 Women's Volleyball News
University of the District of Columbia Student-Athletes Participate in MS Walk
April 23, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC - Several University of the District of Columbia student-athletes and a few athletic department staff members participated in the Walk MS event - a 3-mile walk around the National Mall to raise money and awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, on Saturday, April 21st.
District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Closes Out the Season With Loss Against East Coast Conference Opponent Mercy College, 3-1
November 05, 2011
Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Team showed heart and determination, but the Firebirds were unable to pull off the victory at home in the final game of the season.
District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Falls To East Coast Conference Foe Dowling College in Three Sets
November 04, 2011
Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Team took on East Coast Conference (ECC) leader Dowling College. The Golden Lions proved to be too powerful, overwhelming the Firebirds in three straight sets, 3-0. With the win, the Golden Lions remain on top of the ECC with a 23-4 record (10-1 in the ECC). With the loss, the Firebirds fall to 11-21 (2-11 in the conference).
District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Falls to ECC Foe Bridgeport University in Three Sets in Final Road Game of the Season
October 30, 2011
Bridgeport, CT – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Team fell to Bridgeport University in three sets tonight in their final road game of the season. The match was well contested by the Firebirds, but the Knights continued their impressive season winning 25-18, 25-23, 27-25. With the loss, the Firebirds drop to 11-20 on the year and 2-10 in the East Coast Conference (ECC) while the Purple Knights currently sit at 17-4 and 10-2 in the ECC.
District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Falls to Bridgeport in Three Sets on Dig Pink Night
October 26, 2011
Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Team fell to East Coast Conference (ECC) foe Bridgeport University 3-0 at home in the UDC Gym. The District of Columbia Columbia student-athletes worked hard to raise funds for the Susan G Komen Foundation and the Sideout Foundation as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Despite the goodwill, the Firebirds could not pull off the victory at home. With the loss the Firebirds fall to 11-19 while the Purple Knights advance to 15-4.
The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Volleyball Team Disposes of Local Rival Bowie State on Senior Night in Three Sets
October 24, 2011
Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia made quick work against the visiting Bowie State Bulldogs in front of a spirited home crowd in the District of Columbia Gym. The Firebirds honored senior middle hitter/ outside hitter Mirella Nunez (Sao' Paulo, Brazil - Colegio Augusto Laranja) and setter/ right side Grace DeMichelis (Aurora, CO – Overland HS) between the second and third sets as part of the Senior Night festivities. Head Coach Sheila Weaver, Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas, and Assistant Coach Cornelius McFerson greeted the seniors at midcourt to thank them for their dedication to the District of Columbia Volleyball Program.
UDC Women’s Volleyball Concludes New York Road Trip with a 1-2 Mark
October 22, 2011
Dobbs Ferry, NY - The UDC Women’s Volleyball Team played three games in two days, falling to Queens College and Assumption but defeating Mercy College. The Firebirds fell to Queens College 3-1 on Friday night at 7:00 PM in Flushing, NY. UDC then rallied at 12:00 PM today to defeat Mercy College 3-1. The Firebirds returned to action again right away as they took on Assumption at 2:00 PM, falling 3-1. The Firebirds return to Washington, DC with a 10-18 record on the year.
UDC Women’s Volleyball Falls to CW post 3-0
October 16, 2011
Long Island, NY – The UDC Women’s Volleyball Team ended its weekend trip to New York with a loss to ECC foe CW Post in three sets 3-0. The Firebirds fall to 1-7 in the East Coast Conference and 9-16 overall, while the Pioneers advance to 11-12 on the year and 4-4 in the conference.
UDC Women’s Volleyball Drops a Heartbreaker to Molloy, Losing in Three sets by a Total of Eight Points
October 15, 2011
Rockville Center, NY – The UDC Women’s Volleyball Team did everything it could tonight, but they came up short against East Coast Conference (ECC) foe Molloy. The Firebirds lost the match by a total of eight points over three game, and the first and second games went into extra points. The Firebirds fall to 9-15 overall, 1-6 in the ECC. The Lions advance to 7-13 on the season, 4-4 in the ECC.
UDC Women’s Volleyball Defeats Virginia Union 3-0
October 13, 2011
Washington, DC - The UDC Women’s Volleyball Team dominated tonight, disposing of Virginia Union in three straight sets. With the win the Firebirds advance to 9-14 on the year while the Panthers drop to 6-16 on the year. This was the second time the Firebirds and Panthers have met this year, with the Firebirds winning the first matchup 3-0 on September 29th in Richmond, VA.
UDC Women’s Volleyball Falls to ECSU in Three Sets
October 10, 2011
Elizabeth City, NC – The UDC Women’s Volleyball Team traveled to Elizabeth City State University to take on the Vikings. The Firebirds returned home with a 3-0 loss, dropping to 8-14 on the season. The Vikings, who avenged a season opening loss to UDC on September 2nd, advance to 12-10 on the year.
UDC Hosts Successful "Youth Day" Event; Women's Volleyball Drops 3-0 Match to NYIT
October 08, 2011
Washington, DC – Following a very successful “Youth Day” event on Saturday, October 8, the UDC Women’s Volleyball team returned to action at the UDC Gym to face a tough NYIT squad which was looking to extend its winning streak to eleven consecutive games.
UDC Women’s Volleyball Youth Day A Tremendous Success
October 08, 2011
Washington DC – The UDC Women’s Volleyball Team hosted a youth day today. The event was a tremendous success as over 30 area high school and middle school volleyball players came to the UDC GYM to participate.
UDC Women’s Volleyball Falls to Goldey-Beacom College 3-1
October 04, 2011
Pike Creek, DE – The UDC Women’s Volleyball Team Could not capitalize on an early 1-0 set advantage as Goldey-Beacom College came back to win three straight sets to defeat the Firebirds at the Joseph West Jones Center at Goldey-Beacom.
UDC Women’s Volleyball Splits Two Matches Today In Murfreesboro, NC.
October 01, 2011
Murfreesboro, NC – The UDC Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Murfreesboro, NC to take on Chowan University and Lincoln University (PA). The Firebirds come home with one win and one loss, as they defeated Lincoln 3-0 and lost to Chowan 0-3. The Firebirds now move to 8-11 overall on the season.
UDC Women’s Volleyball to Host Youth Day Saturday, October 8th at 11:30 AM. Free Volleyball Youth Clinic and Free Admission to the UDC vs. NYIT Women’s Volleyball Match.
September 30, 2011
UDC Women’s Volleyball to Host Youth Day Saturday, October 8th at 11:30 AM. Free Volleyball Youth Clinic at 11:30 am and Free Admission to the UDC vs. NYIT Women’s Volleyball Match at 2:00 pm. Pregame Autograph Session with UDC Women’s Volleyball Team. Observe Team Warm-ups with Fun Music. Snack bar open with pizza, soft drinks, and snacks for sale. Photo opportunities with the UDC Firebird Mascot. 2:00 pm: UDC Women’s Volleyball Match vs. NYIT. We ask that you rsvp ahead of time with names and ages to mrienzo@udc.edu so that we can plan appropriately.