Firebirds Unable to Hold Off Late Run by Wildcats
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Daemen (17-7, 7-4) | 38 | 41 | 79 |
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Dist. Columbia (8-12, 6-5) | 37 | 34 | 71 |
WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team fell to Daemen University 79-71, Sunday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds slip to 6-5 in conference play while the Wildcats moved to 7-4.
Hartnel Haye posted a double-double off 15 points and 12 rebounds. Eric Morgan Jr scored a team high 18 points shooting 50% from the field and was the Firebirds only other double-digit scorer. Tevin Curtis dished out a game-high seven assists.
The Firebirds shot at 45% from the field and the Wildcats shot at 42.2%. Daemen had the edge in rebounds (39-37) and the advantage in points off of turnovers (20-13).
Up next, UDC (8-12, 6-5 ECC) will host the College of Staten Island next Saturday at 3:00 pm.
