https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130404qt9ip8 WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia announced today that Jeff Ruland will not return as Head Men's Basketball Coach. The University will begin the process to hire a new coach. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130404qt9ip8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130305kjn47r CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Junior guard Michael Terry of the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was named East Coast Conference player of the week for his outstanding performance in the Firebirds’ 106-86 season finale win over Mercy on Saturday, March 2nd. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130305kjn47r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130302e9wa4t WASHINGTON, DC – Junior guard Michael Terry erupted for a season-high 38 points to lead the Firebirds to a 106-86 victory over East Coast Conference foe Mercy College in their season finale on Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130302e9wa4t https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130223m4bx4f WASHINGTON, DC – Just a five-point game at halftime, the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was out-scored 45-20 in the second period as they fell to East Coast Conference foe Molloy, 82-52 on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130223m4bx4f https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/2013022035xxsp WASHINGTON, DC – The Firebirds men’s basketball team led Queens for almost the entire first half and part of the second half, but a game-changing 19-3 surge by the Knights ultimately led to an 88-79 loss in East Coast Conference play at Fizgerald Gym on Wednesday night. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/2013022035xxsp https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130218afkglh CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Junior transfer guard Ralph Watts was named the East Coast Conference player of the week for his performance during the week ending February 17th. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130218afkglh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130216mlcoa8 WASHINGTON, DC – The Firebirds have now won three of their last four games as they erased an 84-80 deficit with a 6-0 run in the final 41 seconds of regulation to beat Dowling, 86-84 in the East Coast Conference game of the week Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130216mlcoa8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201302137eqv89 WASHINGTON, DC – A late, 16-0 power surge catapulted the Firebirds men’s basketball team from a 10-point deficit into a six-point lead, and the University of the District of Columbia held on for its second win in the last three games with a thrilling, 83-79 victory over the defending East Coast Conference champions, LIU Post on Wednesday night. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201302137eqv89 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130210ighcoi WASHINGTON, DC – Leading 56-51 with just 6:07 left to play in regulation, a worn-down Firebirds squad of just six able-bodied players allowed the host St. Thomas Aquinas on an 18-4 run over the next five minutes and was ultimately saddled with a disappointing, 75-68 East Coast Conference loss on Sunday afternoon at Aquinas Hall. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130210ighcoi https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130206nxf7b6 WASHINGTON, DC – In what has been a tough season for the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team, the Firebirds showed they have not given up on the season as they erupted offensively in their home gym Wednesday night to post a 100-67 East Coast Conference victory over NYIT. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130206nxf7b6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130202sknifk DOBBS FERRY, NY – The Firebirds led by as many as six at the mid-point of the second half but crumbled down the stretch as they fell, 76-71 to East Coast Conference foe Mercy on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130202sknifk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130131ez6nig WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia held a Military Appreciation Night during its East Coast Conference basketball doubleheader against the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, January 30th to honor the nation’s active military and veterans. In partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, the Firebirds played host to wounded veteran, Michael Allison and his son, Omar. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130131ez6nig https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201301302vgtig WASHINGTON, DC – League-leading Bridgeport led from wire-to-wire as they handed the host University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team a lopsided, 90-67 defeat on Wednesday night in East Coast Conference play at UDC Gym. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201301302vgtig https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130126qouicn ROCHESTER, NY – A three-pointer by Roberts Wesleyan’s Mike Stone with 13 seconds remaining in regulation sent the host Redhawks to a 71-69 victory over the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team in East Coast Conference action Saturday at Voller Athletic Center. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130126qouicn https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130124eok2oz THIES, SENEGAL – Former Firebirds men’s basketball player and 1993 Magna Cum Laude graduate Amadou Gallo Fall will be featured on CNN International during an Inside Africa episode set to air on Friday, January 25th at 12:30 p.m. EST. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130124eok2oz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/2013012393ldu7 WASHINGTON, DC – Missed opportunities in the final three minutes of play resulted in a very narrow, 70-68 loss for the University of the District of Columbia against East Coast Conference foe, Queens College on Wednesday night at UDC Gym. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/2013012393ldu7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201301197ilp8w WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team uncharacteristically committed a season-high 22 turnovers as the Firebirds were dealt an 81-60 loss to Molloy on Saturday afternoon in East Coast Conference play. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201301197ilp8w https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130116uvtq9o OAKDALE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by East Coast Conference foe Dowling, 83-67 on Wednesday night at Dowling Gym. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130116uvtq9o https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130112062jze BROOKVILLE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by LIU Post, 84-73 on Saturday afternoon in East Coast Conference play at the Pratt Center. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130112062jze https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130110oyu4ah WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s and women’s basketball team hosted their annual Think Pink/Coaches vs. Cancer Games during Wednesday night’s doubleheader vs. East Coast Conference foe St. Thomas Aquinas on January 9th, 2013. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130110oyu4ah https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130109mfv57g WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team erased a 12-point second half deficit to beat East Coast Conference foe St. Thomas Aquinas, 75-72 on Wednesday night at UDC Gym, thus ending its nine-game losing streak. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130109mfv57g https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130105tywgap OLD WESTBURY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was unable to break out of its early-season funk as the Firebirds suffered an 85-68 defeat at East Coast Conference foe, NYIT on Saturday afternoon at Recreation Hall. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130105tywgap https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/2012123083biis LOWELL, MA – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team rallied from a 21-point deficit with 17:08 left in regulation, to pull within one point of tying the game on three separate occasions, only to fall to non-conference foe UMass Lowell, 91-90 on Sunday afternoon at Costello Athletic Center. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/2012123083biis https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121215qwb6if WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team suffered its seventh straight loss as the Firebirds fell to 1-8 on the season with a 77-67 defeat at home against East Coast Conference newcomer, Roberts Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym. Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121215qwb6if https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121212z8vx79 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team lost a heart-breaker to cross town rival Bowie State, 73-71 on Wednesday night at UDC Gym. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121212z8vx79 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201212072j7uzb BRIDGEPORT, CT - The Firebirds open East Coast Conference play on Saturday, December 8th on the road against Bridgeport. Tip-off at Hubbell Gym is at 3 p.m. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201212072j7uzb https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121208m94yhh BRIDGEPORT, CT – Trailing Bridgeport by just six at halftime, the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was out-scored 47-29 in the second half as the Firebirds suffered a 92-68 defeat in their East Coast Conference opener on Saturday afternoon at Hubbell Gym. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121208m94yhh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121205u7di9r CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - On Wednesday afternoon, the East Coast Conference announced an agreement with Pack Network to broadcast regular season basketball games in the ECC Doubleheader of the Week series for the second consecutive year. Five ECC doubleheaders will be broadcast throughout the season, beginning with the Roberts Wesleyan at St. Thomas Aquinas matchup on January 5th. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121205u7di9r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201212033z3fhx WASHINGTON, DC – University of the District of Columbia will be hosting its first-ever High School Basketball Day on Saturday, December 15th as the men’s and women’s teams host an East Coast Conference doubleheader versus Roberts Wesleyan College. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/201212033z3fhx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121125orbudq ORANGEBURG, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by Dominican, 75-62 in non-conference action Sunday afternoon at the Hennessy Center. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20121125orbudq