https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220728ldimyx West Babylon, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference announced on Thursday afternoon that over 1,400 student-athletes from the conference's 10 member schools and 14 associate member schools have been named to the league’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 season. UDC boasts 61 Student-Athletes on the Commissioner's Honor Roll. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220728ldimyx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503ypytp7 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's Department of Athletics hosted its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon, Monday, May 2nd at noon in the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Ceremony awarded MVPs, Coaches Awards, Academic honor roll, and the most prestigious award of the day, the Reslyn Henley Memorial Award. Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503ypytp7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/2022041504ed8v WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s head basketball coach Mike Riley has announced the hiring of William West as the new assistant coach. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/2022041504ed8v https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220331iuvwra WASHINGTON, DC- In honor of women’s history month and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of the District of Columbia’s Department of Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of the legendary Bessie Stockard and the stamp that she has left on women’s sports and continues to leave on her students. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220331iuvwra https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220304i0v7id West Babylon, N.Y- Kenyon Stone and Jahmir Marable-Williams were named to the ECC Second Team, as was announced by the conference office Friday morning. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220304i0v7id https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220302eq9laz WASHINGTON, DC- #6 UDC will face off against #3 Molloy College in the ECC Championship first round of play. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220302eq9laz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220302yf5c6p ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team saw their season come to a close in the first round of the ECC Tournament amidst a 76-69 loss to Molloy College, Wednesday night at the Quealy Gymnasium. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220302yf5c6p https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220228i9c0ol West Babylon, N.Y. – After the completion of regular season play, the bracket for the ECC Men's Basketball Championship is now set. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220228i9c0ol https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220226ufg5ty WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team ended the regular season pulling through with an 80-71 victory over Mercy College, to secure the No.6 spot in the ECC Championship basketball tournament. The Firebirds ended wrapped up the regular season with a 9-19, 8-10 ECC record while the Mavericks fell to 6-19, 6-12 in conference play. Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220226ufg5ty https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220224og3q2b SPARKHILL N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team fell to St Thomas Aquinas College 113-73, Wednesday evening at the Aquinas Hall. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220224og3q2b https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220221o1xbfd BABYLON, N.Y.- Hartnel Haye was named this week's ECC Defensive Player of the week for his performance against the College of Staten Island this past weekend. Matthew Miller, Zander Torres, and Louis Mangeon all made the weekly honor roll as well. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220221o1xbfd https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220219d185lb WASHINGTON – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will honor the late Dr. Edwin B. Henderson by renaming its sports complex after him. Dr. Henderson was given the name “Grandfather of Black Basketball” for his legacy and contribution to sports in the District of Columbia. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220219d185lb https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/202202206r0bgv WASHINGTON, D.C- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team defeated the College of Staten Island 82-73, to secure another conference win, Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/202202206r0bgv https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220213r1q0rq ROCHESTER, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team fell to conference foe Roberts Wesleyan College 95-87 on the road. The Firebirds fell to 7-18, 6-9 in league play, and the Redhawks improved to 9-9, 7-6 on the season. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220213r1q0rq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220210hifgon WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team secured a 101-85 point conference victory over the University of Bridgeport, Wednesday night at the UDC Sports Complex. The Firebirds improved to 7-17, 6-8 in conference play while the Purple Knights fell to 8-14, 5-8 in league play. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220210hifgon https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220207i8lllg BABYLON, N.Y..- Jahmir Marable-Williams was named the ECC Player of the week for his performance last week. Hartnel Haye, Ronnasia Blatch-Huggins, and Iyanna Jackson also made it onto the weekly honor roll. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220207i8lllg https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220207e53zru Flushing, N.Y. - The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball suffered a tough 63-59 loss to conference foe Queens College, on Saturday afternoon. The Firebirds fell to 6-17, 5-8 in the conference while the Knights improved to 8-6, 6-4 in league play. Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220207e53zru https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220203jqdf47 Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team defeated Molloy College 92-64, Wednesday night at the UDC Gymnasium. The Firebirds improved to 6-16, 5-7 in conference play and the Lions fell to 8-12, 6-4 in the ECC. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220203jqdf47 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220201go44ew AMHERST, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team wrapped up their N.Y. weekend trip facing off against regionally ranked and the current No.1 team in the conference Daemen College. Despite matching up and going point for point in the second half, the Firebirds fell short because of the deficit created in the first. UDC fell to an overall record of 5-16, 4-7 in league play and Daemen improved to 14-6, 11-0 in the ECC. Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220201go44ew https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220129gkygbo BUFFALO N.Y.- After meeting for the second time this season, the University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball secured another conference victory over D’Youville College, Friday evening at the College Center Gym. All 10 Firebirds made it onto the scoreboard to improve their record to 5-15, 4-6 in the ECC while the Saints fell to 2-16, 1-9 in league play. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220129gkygbo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220120ex2vn5 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team edged out the College of Staten Island in what turned out to be a nail-biter, Wednesday evening at the Sports and Recreation center. The Firebirds improve to 4-15, 3-6 in the ECC and the Dolphins fell to 4-10, 3-5 in league play. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220120ex2vn5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220118fh2uuo DOBBS FERRY, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team fell to Mercy College 63-50, Saturday afternoon at the Mavericks Gymnasium. The Firebirds fell to 3-15, 2-6 in the ECC, and the Mavericks improved to 2-12, 2-5 in league play. Sat, 15 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220118fh2uuo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220113jis6id WASHINGTON, DC.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team fell to nationally-ranked St Thomas Aquinas College 103-71, Wednesday night at the UDC Gymnasium. The Firebirds fell to 3-14, 2-5 in the ECC, and the Spartans improved to 11-3, 4-0 in league play. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220113jis6id https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220109gkxxmb WASHINGTON, DC.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team suffered another tough conference loss to Roberts Wesleyan 85-82, at the UDC Gymnasium, Saturday afternoon. The Firebirds fell to 3-13 on the season and 2-4 in conference play while the Redhawks improved to 5-5 overall and 3-2 in league play. Sat, 08 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220109gkxxmb https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220106df3kr4 BRIDGEPORT, CONN.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team fell to the University of Bridgeport, Wednesday evening at the Conn-Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium. UDC fell to 3-12, 2-3 in ECC play and Bridgeport improved to 5-8 overall and 3-2 in league play. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20220106df3kr4 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220102rm7e6f WASHINGTON DC- Until further notice, the University of the District of Columbia's Athletic Department will conduct all men's and women's basketball home contests without fans. All Home games will be live-streamed to the ECC Network. Stay tuned for further updates. Sun, 02 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220102rm7e6f https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20211220ltsw7f BABYLON, N.Y.- Jahmir Marable-Williams was named ECC Player of the Week for his performance against Frostburg State and D’Youville College. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20211220ltsw7f https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20211221fon6d8 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team fell to conference foe Daemen College, at the UDC Gymnasium, Monday evening. The firebirds saw their conference record fall to 2-2 while the Wildcats improved to a perfect 4-0 in ECC play. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20211221fon6d8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20211217w3lgkk WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia defeated D’Youville College 83-69, in their first-ever matchup, Friday evening at the UDC Sports Complex Gymnasium. UDC improved to 3-9 on the season and 2-1 in conference e play, while DYC fell to 1-10 on the season and 0-3 in the ECC. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/releases/20211217w3lgkk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211216u8rbu1 WASHINGTON, DC. – The University of the District of Columbia’s women’s basketball home game vs D’Youville has been postponed to January 10 with the time TBD. Men’s Basketball game pushed back to 5:00 pm. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211216u8rbu1