District of Columbia Women's Lacrosse Recruiting
University of the District of Columbia
Coaching Staff & Contact
Zhane Ruffin
Verified contact info from official program sources
📌 Contacts verified periodically against the program's official site.
Schedule & Results
| Date | Opponent | Loc | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 | Mercy | AWAY | 2–20 | L |
| Apr 11 | St. Thomas Aquinas | AWAY | 11–18 | L |
| Apr 4 | Molloy | HOME | 1–23 | L |
| Mar 26 | Roberts Wesleyan | HOME | 0–21 | L |
| Mar 21 | Daemen | AWAY | 3–25 | L |
Either the season is over or new dates haven't been published yet.
District of Columbia's 2026 opponents combined for a 49% win rate — one of the lighter slates in Division II (tougher than 23% of programs). Massey rates the offense #109 of 115 Division II teams (defense #112) — an offense-led profile. Scoring margin fell by 2.9 goals per game year over year.
Roster
No NCAA box-score data is published for this program yet. We'll fall back to the per-school scrape pipeline once it's wired up.
74% of the previous season's points came back for 2026 — high for the division, so open scoring roles are scarce. District of Columbia added 5 new names to the 2026 roster. 14 of 15 players started at least one game — a rough gauge of real playing-time odds. Offense runs through a core: the top three scorers produced 72% of the team's points.
Academic & School Profile
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard
Cost data from IPEDS. Scholarship counts reflect NCAA limits — actual aid varies.
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About District of Columbia Women's Lacrosse
Zhane Ruffin serves as head coach of District of Columbia women's lacrosse. Limited biographical details are publicly available about Ruffin's coaching history and accomplishments.
University of the District of Columbia women's lacrosse competes in NCAA Division II as the Firebirds. UDC is a public historically Black land-grant university founded in 1851, the only public university in Washington, D.C., with an enrollment of approximately 3,080 students. The program operates within a university system offering workforce, associate, baccalaureate, and advanced degrees across seven schools.
UDC is located in Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, offering student-athletes access to urban athletic and cultural resources. The university enrolls approximately 3,080 students and maintains in-state tuition of $6,152 and out-of-state tuition of $13,004, making it an affordable option for college athletes. As a land-grant institution, UDC emphasizes accessible higher education and community engagement.
District of Columbia women's lacrosse finished its 2025–26 season on April 18, 2026, losing to Mercy 20–2. The Firebirds completed the season with a 0–10 overall record and 0–6 conference record. In their penultimate game on April 11, 2026, UDC faced St. Thomas Aquinas, with midfielder Williams recording five goals in an 18–11 loss.
Frequently Asked
- What conference does District of Columbia women's lacrosse play in?
- District of Columbia women's lacrosse competes in NCAA Division II. The program's specific conference affiliation is not currently listed in available sources.
- Who is the head coach of District of Columbia women's lacrosse?
- Zhane Ruffin is the head coach of University of the District of Columbia women's lacrosse.
- Where is University of the District of Columbia located?
- University of the District of Columbia is located in Washington, D.C., and is the only public university in the nation's capital. The university enrolls approximately 3,080 students.
- What is UDC's tuition cost?
- University of the District of Columbia charges $6,152 for in-state tuition and $13,004 for out-of-state tuition.
- Where does District of Columbia recruit women's lacrosse players from?
- Tracked women's lacrosse commits to District of Columbia came from 6 states, led by NC, MD, CT.
Women's Lacrosse programs in the same competitive tier.
Data updated 2026-08-11 · methodology
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