https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190307o9xuj6 Rockville Centre, NY- The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team brought the heat in what turned out to be a very intense match up game against Molloy College, Wednesday night. Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190307o9xuj6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190303gjnfzc Washington, D.C. (March 2. 2019) – Lead by senior Danny Shand with a team high 27 points and a perfect 14-14 at the free throw line, the UDC Firebirds was able to soar past the Queens college Knights to secure the number 6 slot in the East Coast Conference playoffs Sat, 02 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190303gjnfzc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190225mgmo58 WASHINGTON, DC - On Feb. 22nd The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team defeated East Coast Conference rival and pre-season favorite Roberts Wesleyan Friday night at UDC Gym. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190225mgmo58 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190208zivfau BROOKVILLE, N.Y. – Senior guard Kevin Cox surpassed 1,000 points for his career as he scored 17 points in the University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team’s 102-70 victory at LIU Post. Four Firebirds finished in double figures. Freshman guard Juanye Colon led the Firebirds with 23 points on 7-12 shooting from the three point line, five rebounds, four steals, and three assists. Junior guard Zachary Olukanni extended his double figures scoring streak to six games by scoring 18 points on 7-14 shooting. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190208zivfau https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190203rilq43 Dobbs Ferry, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team fought back from a nine point halftime deficit to defeat Mercy College 84-74 Saturday afternoon. Four Firebirds finished in double figures with three players finishing with 18 points in scoring. Junior guard Zachary Olukanni led the way for the Firebirds scoring 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting, eight rebounds, and two steals. Senior guard Kevin Cox led the Firebirds in the first half scoring 10 of his 18 points off a series of dunks, acrobatic layups, and three pointers. Senior guard Danny Shand and freshman guard Juanye Colon were spark plugs off the bench in the second half. Danny Shand scored all 12 of his points in the second half as well as defensively grabbing two steals. Juanye Colon scored 15 of his 18 points on 5-of-7 shooting from behind the three point line. ECC assists leader senior guard Quadire Truesdale facilitated the offense by dishing out eight assists and scoring eight points.The Mavericks were led by Bryan Griffin, who finished the game with a double-double of 30 points and 13 rebounds. Amir Atkins led the Mavericks bench with 17 points. Despite being out rebounded, the Firebirds won the game behind efficient shooting and defense. UDC shoot the ball 45 percent from the field and 46 percent from behind the three point line. Neither team got to the free throw line much, but the Firebirds were the better team making 83 percent of their free throws while the Mavericks only made 63 percent of their free throws. A 21-10 points off turnovers difference made the Difference for the Firebirds en route to their 10 point victory over the Mavericks. The Firebirds will stay on the road and travel Brookville, NY to take on LIU Post Thursday, February 7th. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Sat, 02 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190203rilq43 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190201k90n24 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team defeated the East Coast Conference preseason favorites University of Bridgeport with defense and strong long range shooting Wednesday night at UDC Gym. Wed, 30 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190201k90n24 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190126gw3gj6 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Firebirds were defeated 87-59 by Roberts Wesleyan Saturday afternoon. Sun, 27 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190126gw3gj6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190128q5wt5j Amherst, N.Y. – Firebirds defeated 95-65 by Daemen. Sun, 27 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190128q5wt5j https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190126gyuf1u ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Firebirds were defeated 87-59 by Roberts Wesleyan Friday afternoon. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190126gyuf1u https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190120rwf74r Flushing, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team were narrowly defeated 80-79 by Queens College Saturday afternoon. Sat, 19 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190120rwf74r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190118i46zr2 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team fought back, but Molloy College, prevails 65-63 in ECC conference play Wednesday night at UDC Gym. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190118i46zr2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190113e5cj3r WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team earned a 98-74 win vs. NYIT in ECC conference play Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 12 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190113e5cj3r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190103mgrqx1 Sparkill, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team were defeated, 95-69 by the nationally-ranked Spartans (#18 NABC, #16 D2SIDA), St. Thomas Aquinas College in East Coast Conference play Wednesday afternoon in Sparkill, NY. Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20190103mgrqx1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181229owri04 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated in overtime, 87-84 by Dominican College in East Region non-conference play Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 29 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181229owri04 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181216nng7pk WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned a 73-67 come-from-behind win vs. Holy Family University in East Region non-conference play Sunday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sun, 16 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181216nng7pk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181210xwr02d WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned an 84-80 victory vs. Division II local rival Bowie State Monday night in the nation’s capital. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181210xwr02d https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181208rubwbf WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated, 69-58 vs. Mercy College in East Coast Conference play Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 08 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181208rubwbf https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181205wzayxg BRIDGEPORT, CT – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated, 88-72 by host University of Bridgeport in both teams’ East Coast Conference season opener Wednesday night at Hubbell Gym. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181205wzayxg https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181201qz8uc8 PHILADELPHIA, PA – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team defeated Chestnut Hill College, 83-74 in East Region non-conference play Saturday afternoon at Sorgenti Arena. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181201qz8uc8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181124nry1r3 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned its 4th straight victory, 88-75 vs. visiting Nyack College in East Region non-conference play Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 24 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181124nry1r3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181120yo1lzr WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned a thrilling, 80-79, overtime win vs. visiting Goldey-Beacom College in East Region non-conference play Tuesday night at UDC Gym. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181120yo1lzr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181119ncqjr9 WEST BABYLON, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Quadire Truesdale has earned East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts during the week ending November 18th. Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181119ncqjr9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181117qy1979 SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned a 64-59 victory vs. host Slippery Rock University on Saturday afternoon in NCAA Division II non-regional action at Morrow Field House. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181117qy1979 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181114x21fum BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned its first win of the season vs. host Bloomfield College by a score of 83-77 Wednesday night at Bloomfield Gym. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181114x21fum https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181111p7nku2 SPARKILL, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated, 86-82 by Wilmington University during Day 3 of the Conference Challenge Tournament hosted by St. Thomas Aquinas College. Sun, 11 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181111p7nku2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181110yrpgfm SPARKILL, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated, 87-61 by East Region foe Stonehill College in its season opener Saturday night and the 2nd night of the Conference Challenge Tournament hosted by St. Thomas Aquinas College. Sat, 10 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181110yrpgfm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181108p9weim WEST BABYLON, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was picked to finish 5th of 10 teams in the East Coast Conference in this year’s preseason coaches’ poll. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181108p9weim https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2018-19/releases/20181009k5ntnd WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Athletic Department is now offering season ticket packages for all 25 Firebirds men’s and women’s basketball contests. Tue, 09 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2018-19/releases/20181009k5ntnd https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20180810gkjcrt BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball great Earl Jones will be inducted in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame on November 2 at the Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center, St. Joseph, Missouri. Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20180810gkjcrt