https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121109mc00a5 BRIDGEPORT, CT – Playing in her final match as a Firebird, senior Vanessa Garley led her team with 12 kills to go with three service aces, nine digs and three blocks, but the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team fell to East Coast Conference-leading Bridgeport, 3-1 in its season finale on the road Friday night. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121109mc00a5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/2012110820kzil GARDEN CITY, NY – The Firebirds were competitive in all three sets, but the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team suffered a 3-0 sweep (25-19, 25-23, 27-25) against East Coast Conference foe LIU Post in a match played at Adelphi on Thursday night. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/2012110820kzil https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/2012110412a9sw WASHINGTON, DC – With seniors Vanessa Garley and Grace Perilli playing their final game at UDC Gym on Sunday afternoon, the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team rallied for a third set win after falling behind 2-0, but East Coast Conference foe Roberts Wesleyan went on to clinch a 3-1 (25-14, 25-15, 15-25, 25-21) victory with a win in the fourth set. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/2012110412a9sw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121103fe79qc WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team defeated Molloy College, 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-19) in East Coast Conference action on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121103fe79qc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121101803krb ETTRICK, VA – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team defeated Virginia State, 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 27-25) in a non-conference match on Thursday night played off-site at Appomattox Regional Governor School. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121101803krb https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121025zqkb01 OAKDALE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team had its two-match win streak snapped as the Firebirds fell, 3-0 at Dowling in East Coast Conference action on Thursday night. Dowling evened the season series with a clean sweep: 25-16, 25-11 and 25-21. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121025zqkb01 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121023t3smcx FLUSHING, NY – A team effort highlighted by several impressive individual performances led to a 3-1 (27-25, 24-26, 25-15, 25-19) victory for the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team over Queens College in East Coast Conference action Tuesday night at Fitzgerald Gym. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121023t3smcx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201210223g42td WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia women’s volleyball team held its second annual Youth Day event on Sunday, October 21st before squaring off against non-conference foe, Virginia Union. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201210223g42td https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121021mna1g3 WASHINGTON, DC – Four different Firebird players reached double-figures in the kill column as the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team earned a 3-1 (25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 25-14) victory over non-conference foe Virginia Union on Sunday afternoon. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121021mna1g3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121018lo6gej OLD WESTBURY, NY – The upset-minded University of the District of Columbia volleyball team took the first set from perennial East Coast Conference power NYIT, 25-18, but allowed the Bears to come charging back to win three straight sets as they fell by a 3-1 verdict on Thursday night. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121018lo6gej https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121016i55opz WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team stormed back from a 1-0 match deficit to claim a 3-1 (20-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-17) victory at home Tuesday night and complete a season sweep of East Coast Conference foe Mercy College. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121016i55opz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121013y7r49k WASHINGTON, DC – After falling behind two sets to one, the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team rallied for a narrow, 25-23 third set win only to fall, 25-16 in the fourth set and lose the match by a final of 3-1 to East Coast Conference leader, Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121013y7r49k https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121011lstjuv WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team earned an impressive, 25-19 first set win, but dropped the next three straight sets (25-9, 25-13, 25-20) in a 3-1 defeat at home against East Coast Conference foe LIU Post on Thursday night. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121011lstjuv https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121006ego2hm ROCHESTER, NY – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team was swept, 3-0 in its first ever meeting with East Coast Conference newcomer Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at Voller Athletic Center. The Firebirds were defeated in scores of 25-22, 25-18 and 25-14. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121006ego2hm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121004b7dgrp TAKOMA PARK, MD – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team blew by crosstown rival Washington Adventist, 3-0 by scores of 25-12, 25-13 and 25-13 in non-conference action Thursday night at The Pitt. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121004b7dgrp https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201210022ewdib ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY - The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team was swept by host Molloy, 3-0 on Tuesday night in East Coast Conference action at Quealy Gym. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201210022ewdib https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120927g8d8yn WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team twice came back from down a set to overtake the reigning East Coast Conference champion, Dowling, 3-2 in front of an enthusiastic crowd at UDC Gym on Thursday night. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120927g8d8yn https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120925te26nh WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team was defeated, 3-0 by Queens College on Tuesday night in East Coast Conference play in the nation’s capital. Queens won three very competitive sets by scores of 25-19, 31-29 and 28-26. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120925te26nh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120920p0j0b2 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team’s three-match win-streak came to a halt Thursday night as the Firebirds were swept on their home floor by East Coast Conference foe New York Institute of Technology, 3-0. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120920p0j0b2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120918lijmhv DOBBS FERRY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team twice came back from a set down to claim a thrilling, 3-2 victory at Mercy College in its East Coast Conference opener on Tuesday night. The Firebirds (5-5, 1-0 ECC) won 28-30, 27-25, 15-25, 25-18, 15-12. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120918lijmhv https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/2012091704ww19 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Freshman Jazmin Rogers (Mechanical Engineering - Tucson, AZ/Palo Verde HS) was named the East Coast Conference Volleyball Rookie of the Week for her performance in the week ending September 16th, 2012. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/2012091704ww19 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120913hr3qg6 WASHINGTON, DC – A complete team effort led to a dominant, 3-0 win by the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team over crosstown rival Washington Adventist in a non-league match on Thursday night. The Firebirds won by scores of 25-2, 25-8 and 25-11. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120913hr3qg6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201209115aroli BOWIE, MD – The University of the District of Columbia ended a four-match losing skid with a dominant, 3-0 win at non-conference foe Bowie State on Tuesday night at the A.C. Jordan Center. The Firebirds hit .312 as a team as they won by scores of 25-19, 25-14 and 25-7. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201209115aroli https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120908xl3a5l ALLENDALE, MI - Freshman Jazmin Rogers (Mechanical Engineering - Tucson, AZ/Palo Verde HS) led the Firebirds with 20 kills for the day, but the University of the District of Columbia suffered two more losses in the final day of the Grand Rapids Classic hosted by Grand Valley State. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120908xl3a5l https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120907u32r3p ALLENDALE, MI - Senior Business Marketing major Vanessa Garley (Rio Rancho, NM - Rio Rancho HS) led the Firebirds with10 kills for the day, but the University of the District of Columbia volleyball team lost both its matches during day one of the Grand Rapids Classic. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120907u32r3p https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120901x80zr2 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia volleyball team hit over .300 pct. in both of its matches today as it swept both Elizabeth City State and Bowie State, respectively in the final day of the Firebird Volleyball Classic at UDC Gym on Saturday. Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120901x80zr2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201208316d8z92 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia, playing without a libero, suffered a 3-0 setback in its 2012 season opener against Belmont Abbey this afternoon in day one of the Firebird Volleyball Classic. The Firebirds 1p.m. scheduled match versus Virginia State was cancelled. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201208316d8z92 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120830pbz0k0 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia will host the Firebird Volleyball Classic on Friday, August 31st and Saturday, September 1st at UDC Gym. The tournament will include six teams and 10 matches. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120830pbz0k0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120827nyrnxd CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - The University of Bridgeport Purple Knights have been picked by the conference’s coaches as the front runner to take home the 2012 ECC Volleyball title. The Purple Knights captured four first place votes and 75 points to top the ranking. Sophomore outside hitter Biljana Savic (Novi Sad, Serbia) from Bridgeport has been named the Preseason Player of the Year. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120827nyrnxd https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120814zbqlt9 WASHINGTON, DC - Make sure you check out the latest edition of the Firebird Fan which includes an interview with University of the District of Columbia head volleyball coach Sheila Weaver. Coach Weaver discusses how veteran leaders like Vanessa Garley and Grace Perili and a batch of new experienced recruits have the team poised for a very successful 2012 campaign. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120814zbqlt9