https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302iyin27 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was recognized in the East Coast Conference’s final weekly report of the regular season, as Oliver Spence was named ECC Rookie of the Week and Michael Harrell earned a spot on the Honor Roll. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302iyin27 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302pyd2b4 WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of the District of Columbia freshman standout Oliver Spence has been selected as the East Coast Conference Co-Rookie of the Year, with the league’s official announcement scheduled for release tomorrow. Spence was also named Third-Team All-Conference, becoming the only freshman in the conference to earn All-Conference honors this season. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302pyd2b4 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260301r3e7ik WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team closed out the regular season in impressive fashion Saturday afternoon, defeating Queens College 82–67 on Senior Day at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260301r3e7ik https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260301qr8el0 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – Behind a monster double-double from Oliver Spence and balanced scoring across the lineup, the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned a statement 93–87 road victory over Molloy on February 25 at Bob Houlihan Gymnasium. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260301qr8el0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218ybzbk0 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Dist. Columbia (4-18, 3-11 ECC) fell to Roberts Wesleyan (7-15, 5-8 ECC) with a final score of 66-101 on Wednesday night at the Voller Athletic Center. The Firebirds managed to score 42 points in the paint, but it was not enough to overcome the home team's advantage. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260218ybzbk0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260216jpij75 Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned weekly recognition from the East Coast Conference, as Oliver Spence was named ECC Rookie of the Week and Arthur Roache was selected to the ECC Honor Roll following strong performances in conference play. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260216jpij75 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214umjpp2 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dist. Columbia (4-17, 3-10 ECC) secured a narrow 81-77 victory over Staten Island (17-8, 8-5 ECC) on Saturday at the Sports & Recreation Center. The Firebirds' strong performance in the paint contributed to their success, outscoring the Dolphins 42-32 in that area. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214umjpp2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212eosjzo WASHINGTON, DC — The University of the District of Columbia (3-17, 2-10) fell to Molloy University (7-14, 7-4) with a final score of 82-76 on Wednesday night at UDC. The Firebirds had a strong presence in the paint, scoring 44 points, but the Lions pulled away with a 48-point second half. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212eosjzo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260208uv19yc Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team dropped a 76–67 decision to D’Youville on Sunday afternoon in East Coast Conference action at home. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260208uv19yc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260208djr4f4 Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team dropped an 88–67 decision to No. 4 Daemen on Friday night in East Coast Conference action. The loss also saw the Wildcats complete a season series sweep over the Firebirds. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260208djr4f4 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260201keoqam Flushing, N.Y. — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team came up just short on Saturday afternoon, dropping an 81–79 decision to Queens College in East Coast Conference action at Fitzgerald Gymnasium. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260201keoqam https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260126k48af5 Washington, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball program earned postseason recognition from the East Coast Conference, as Oliver Spence was named ECC Rookie of the Week and Michael Harrell earned a spot on the ECC Honor Roll following the Firebirds’ 85–74 victory over Roberts Wesleyan. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260126k48af5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121yvcito WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team picked up an 85–74 East Coast Conference victory over Roberts Wesleyan University on Wednesday night at the UDC Sports Complex, using an efficient offensive performance and strong rebounding to secure the home win. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121yvcito https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260114wogt06 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned a hard-fought 63–61 victory over Mercy University on Wednesday night at the UDC Sports Complex, securing an important East Coast Conference home win and splitting the season series between the two programs. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260114wogt06 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260111q9sxhy BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team dropped an 82–60 decision to D’Youville University on Sunday afternoon at the Saints Center Gym in East Coast Conference action. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260111q9sxhy https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110hvymac AMHERST, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team faced a tough test on Friday night, falling 85–47 to No. 2 Daemen University at Lumsden Gymnasium in East Coast Conference action. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110hvymac https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260104u2ayjo WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team came up just short in a tightly contested matchup, falling 80–79 in overtime to Cheyney University on Saturday afternoon at the UDC Sports Complex. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260104u2ayjo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251221il543c PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team wrapped up its non-conference road swing with an 80–67 setback to Chestnut Hill College on Thursday afternoon at Sorgenti Arena. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251221il543c https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251216wy6gxt WASHINGTON, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned a 74–66 home victory over Livingstone on Tuesday evening at the EB Henderson Sports Complex, closing the night with strong defense and timely scoring down the stretch. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251216wy6gxt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202512070031dk Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. – Rejuan Gray poured in a career-best 30 points while leading five Firebirds in the scoring column, but the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team came up just short in a hard-fought road contest, falling 91–86 to Mercy College on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202512070031dk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251203z3p8u7 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball team went toe-to-toe with St. Thomas Aquinas College in a tightly contested ECC opener Wednesday night, but the Spartans outlasted the Firebirds 71-67 at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251203z3p8u7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251202epbcge Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put together a gritty performance in a crosstown rivalry matchup against Bowie State on Saturday afternoon, but the Firebirds ultimately fell in overtime, 70–63, inside the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251202epbcge https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251129dzmzg7 Richmond, Va. — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put together a strong second-half push but ultimately came up short in a 73–64 road loss to Virginia Union on Wednesday night. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251129dzmzg7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251123uoidym WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team battled through a high-tempo Homecoming contest on Saturday afternoon but fell to visiting Virginia State University, 82–64, at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds move to 0–3 on the season following the non-conference setback. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251123uoidym https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115yp8e5d WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team closed out Day 2 of the ECC/CACC Conference Challenge on Saturday afternoon, falling 89–78 to Goldey-Beacom despite a strong first half and a career performance from Michael Harrell. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115yp8e5d https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251114xpso8h WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team opened the 2025–26 season at home on Friday night, showing early promise before a difficult second half shifted momentum, resulting in a 93–73 loss to Wilmington (Del.) in the ECC/CACC Conference Challenge at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251114xpso8h https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251103etwcyz WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Department of Athletics is excited to announce that season tickets for the 2024-25 Firebirds basketball season are now on sale! Fans can secure their seats at the UDC Sports Complex and experience every moment of Firebird action up close as both the men’s and women’s basketball programs look to make another run through East Coast Conference play. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251103etwcyz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251103fmnhkt WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball program has announced the addition of Jason Armstrong as its new Assistant Coach for the 2025–26 season. Armstrong joins the Firebirds’ staff with an impressive background in player development, recruiting, and program leadership across multiple levels of competitive basketball. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251103fmnhkt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251020m78gf1 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Men's Basketball team has officially announced its 2025–26 schedule, featuring 13 home games and a competitive slate of East Coast Conference (ECC) and non-conference matchups. Under the direction of Head Coach Mike Riley, the Firebirds will look to rise in the standings after being picked 7th in the ECC Preseason Coaches Poll. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251020m78gf1