https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170330iehlgs INDIANAPOLIS – Senior guard Joseph Nickerson is now the University of the District of Columbia’s first ever NCAA Division II statistical champion in the sport of men’s basketball and the sixth Firebird statistical champion across all sports, as he led the nation at the completion of the 2016-17 season with a steals-per-game average of 3.20. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170330iehlgs https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170303hrik8n CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Joseph Nickerson and Kasim Chandler have earned First and Second Team All-East Coast Conference honors, respectively, as voted on by the league’s head coaches. Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170303hrik8n https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170301x5vh3i AMHERST, NY – The No. 5 seeded University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by No. 4 seed Daemen College in the East Coast Conference Quarterfinals Wednesday night at Lumsden Gymnasium. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170301x5vh3i https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170225sciqnc WASHINGTON, DC – A clutch, three-pointer in the near corner by junior guard Khalil Jackson with eight-tenths of a second remaining in regulation sent the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team to a wild, 70-67 victory over East Coast Conference foe University of Bridgeport in both teams’ regular season finale Saturday afternoon at UDC Sports Complex. Sat, 25 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170225sciqnc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170222wl3ibh ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated, 81-59 by East Coast Conference foe Molloy College on Wednesday night at Quealy Gymnasium. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170222wl3ibh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170219tr3qfh WASHINGTON, DC – Only a five-point UDC lead with under six minutes left to play, the Firebirds closed out today’s East Coast Conference battle vs. Mercy College on a 14-4 surge, as the University of the District of Columbia earned a pivotal conference victory on Sunday afternoon by a final score of 79-64. Sun, 19 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170219tr3qfh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170215x45tnw BROOKVILLE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team suffered an 88-67 East Coast Conference loss vs. host LIU Post on Wednesday night at the Pratt Recreation Center. Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170215x45tnw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170213ishhhq WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team hosted the Takoma Park Middle School Blue Devils basketball team at its home contest vs. New York Institute of Technology on Saturday, February 11th. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170213ishhhq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170213m99p8r CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Joseph Nickerson was named East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performance in the Firebirds’ 108-89 win over New York Institute of Technology on Saturday, February 11th. This marks his 3rd ECC Player of the Week honor this season. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170213m99p8r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170211u6sn4s WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team shot a scintillating 56-percent from the field and erupted for a season-high point total as the Firebirds scorched East Coast Conference foe New York Institute of Technology, 108-89 at the UDC Sports Complex Saturday afternoon. Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170211u6sn4s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170204qtishf SPARKILL, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by league-leading St. Thomas Aquinas College, 97-79 in East Coast Conference action Saturday afternoon at Aquinas Hall. Sat, 04 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170204qtishf https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170201zexz3g ROCHESTER, NY – The visiting University of the District of Columbia Firebirds overcame a 21-point deficit and ultimately defeated East Coast Conference foe Roberts Wesleyan College in overtime, 95-92 at the Voller Athletic Center Wednesday night. Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170201zexz3g https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170128sf8q42 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team lost its third straight game Saturday afternoon, 91-85 vs. East Coast Conference foe, Queens College. Sat, 28 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170128sf8q42 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170121q8ic55 AMHERST, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team suffered its 2nd straight East Coast Conference road loss with a 97-77 defeat vs. Daemen College Saturday afternoon at Lumsden Gym. Sat, 21 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170121q8ic55 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170118wzjtsr BRIDGEPORT, CT – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team’s four-game win streak was ended with an 80-77 defeat on the road at the University of Bridgeport in East Coast Conference action from Hubbell Gym Wednesday night. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170118wzjtsr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170117qt0h3h CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Joseph Nickerson was named East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performance in the week ending January 15th. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170117qt0h3h https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170114rch29j VALHALLA, NY – The past three straight games, the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team needed a 2nd half comeback to win. Today, the Firebirds had to fight off an opponent’s 2nd half comeback, and they managed to do so in an 80-74 East Coast Conference road victory vs. Mercy College at Westchester Community College. Sat, 14 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170114rch29j https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170111yhddp2 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat East Coast Conference foe Molloy College, 90-79 at the UDC Sports Complex on Wednesday night. Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170111yhddp2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170107o3hmht OLD WESTBURY, NY – Senior point guard Kasim Chandler scored 18 of his game-high 25 points during the second half to help the Firebirds overcome an eight-point halftime deficit and defeat East Coast Conference foe NYIT, 71-69 at Recreation Hall Saturday afternoon. Sat, 07 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170107o3hmht https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170104xs678a WASHINGTON, DC – Trailing 51-44 at halftime, the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team out-scored visiting LIU Post 43-30 in the closing half to muster an 87-80 victory in East Coast Conference play Wednesday night at the UDC Sports Complex. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170104xs678a https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170102v7z2rr WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team had its three-game win streak snapped as the Firebirds were defeated, 91-81 by Wilmington University (DE) in East Region non-conference action Monday night at UDC Sports Complex. Mon, 02 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170102v7z2rr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161230x5nxhk WASHINGTON, DC – Trailing by 20 points with only 6:04 remaining in regulation, the Firebirds outscored their guests, 34-14 to force an 86-all tie at the end of regulation, and then pulled away in overtime for a thrilling, 102-97 non-conference East Region victory over Nyack College at UDC Sports Complex Friday night. Fri, 30 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161230x5nxhk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161217r67y10 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team stunned the No. 3 ranked team in NCAA Division II, St. Thomas Aquinas College, 85-80, in a thrilling East Coast Conference battle at the UDC Sports Complex Saturday afternoon. Sat, 17 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161217r67y10 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161213z49c4a WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team snapped a 12-game losing streak to its cross town rival, Bowie State, as the Firebirds made 7-of-8 free-throws down the stretch to outlast the Bulldogs, 81-77 in non-regional action Tuesday night in our nation’s capital. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161213z49c4a https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161210rawmkw FLUSHING, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by Queens College (NY), 72-56 in East Coast Conference action Saturday afternoon at Fitzgerald Gym. Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161210rawmkw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2016-17/releases/20161208ll5baz WASHINGTON, DC – The newest edition of Firebird Nation Sports Update features interviews with men’s basketball student-athletes Joseph Nickerson and Reggie Sidbury, women’s basketball student-athletes Jaslynn Rollins and Shantrel Oliver, and new women’s cross country and track & field head coach Joel Phillip. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2016-17/releases/20161208ll5baz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161207xzo6g1 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team out-scored its guest Roberts Wesleyan College, 9-4 in the final minute of regulation courtesy of 7-of-8 free-throw shooting, and the Firebirds pulled away for an 87-79 East Coast Conference victory over the Redhawks Wednesday night at the UDC Sports Complex. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161207xzo6g1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161203sn68i9 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team outscored its hosts Daemen College, 10-4 in the overtime session to pull away with a 90-84 victory in its East Coast Conference season opener Saturday afternoon at the UDC Sports Complex. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161203sn68i9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161130vebz79 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was narrowly defeated by non-regional foe Virginia Union, 71-69 in front of a raucous crowd for its season home opener Wednesday night at the UDC Sports Complex. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161130vebz79 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161128dgx4qc WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team will host its season home opener vs. Virginia Union on Wednesday, November 30th at 6 p.m. in the UDC Sports Complex (Bldg. 47). Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20161128dgx4qc