Gene Anderson Named ECC Rookie of Week 1

Washington, DC- Men's Basketball Freshman Gene Anderson, was named the ECC Rookie of the Week for his performance in the opening week of the basketball season. Senior Elijah Crawford was also named to the Honor Roll. 

In his collegiate debut, Anderson poured in a team-high 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting and added six rebounds to lead UDC to an 85-81, come-from-behind victory over Wilmington on Friday. The freshman ended the week averaging 12.5 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game in a 1-1 week.

In the Firebirds' season-opening win against Wilmington, Crawford posted a team high 17 points, six rebounds, four blocks and three steals.