https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507parva6 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Athletics Department held its annual Firebird Sports Banquet on Monday, May 6, in the elegant Student Center Ballroom, honoring the achievements of its outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and teams during the 2024–25 academic year. Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507parva6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250302d8pyx9 ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put up a tough fight but ultimately fell 108-78 to Molloy University in an East Coast Conference (ECC) showdown on Saturday afternoon at the Bob Houlihan Gymnasium. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250302d8pyx9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/2025022708sdy0 Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia's senior guard Tevin Curtis reached a major career milestone on Wednesday night, scoring his 1,000th career point in the Firebirds' 68-78 contest against Queens College. Despite the loss, Curtis’ achievement was a bright spot for UDC, showcasing his scoring consistency and leadership throughout his collegiate career. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/2025022708sdy0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250222t0aowr Rochester, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put together a high-scoring and resilient performance to earn a 97-91 victory over Roberts Wesleyan on the road Saturday evening. The Firebirds shot over 55% from the field, controlled the rebounding battle, and held off a late push from the Redhawks to secure their third ECC win of the season. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250222t0aowr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 19, 2025) – FloSports and the Division II East Coast Conference (ECC) have entered into an exclusive media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025. Through the seven-figure agreement, FloSports will represent the ECC and its nine member institutions, providing a global platform to live stream events and support the teams, institutions, and student-athletes with a robust content engine across the web and social. The ECC’s addition to FloSports represents the 13th conference to join FloCollege. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250218wyyqgu Philadelphia, PA – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds put up a strong offensive effort but were unable to keep pace with Chestnut Hill, falling 101-85 on the road Tuesday night at Sorgenti Arena. Despite a second-half push, UDC could not overcome a 51-39 halftime deficit, as Chestnut Hill’s efficient shooting proved to be the difference. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250218wyyqgu https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250215sisj9r Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds put up a valiant fight in the second half, but their comeback bid fell short as they dropped a 64-59 decision to Mercy College in East Coast Conference (ECC) action on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250215sisj9r https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250210kqm05d Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia is proud to announce a special Halftime Celebration honoring basketball legend Lyndon “Black” DeBellotte on Monday, February 12th at 6:00 PM at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex (4200 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008). Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250210kqm05d https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250208md9c3e Staten Island, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put together a strong first half but was unable to keep pace after halftime, falling 78-55 to Staten Island in East Coast Conference (ECC) action. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250208md9c3e https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250203ejcwlr Amherst, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put up a fight but ultimately fell to nationally ranked No. 2 Daemen, 77-61, in an East Coast Conference (ECC) road matchup at Lumsden Gymnasium. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250203ejcwlr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250131x55vjy Buffalo, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put up a competitive fight but ultimately fell to D’Youville, 84-66, in an East Coast Conference (ECC) matchup on the road. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250131x55vjy https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250125r7gwuu Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team came up short in an 80-72 loss to Molloy College in an East Coast Conference (ECC) showdown on Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250125r7gwuu https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250122t7cymo Flushing, N.Y.- he University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team secured a hard-fought 63-61 win against Queens College in an East Coast Conference (ECC) matchup at Fitzgerald Gymnasium on Wednesday evening. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250122t7cymo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250118rqihrn Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell 77-70 to Roberts Wesleyan College in Saturday’s East Coast Conference matchup at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250118rqihrn https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250111sqplcc Dobbs Ferry, NY - The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team fought valiantly but fell short in a 71-70 heartbreaker to Mercy College on Saturday afternoon at the Neil Judge Student Athlete Center. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250111sqplcc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250110q8ls50 Washington, D.C.-The University of the District of Columbia’s student-athletes are not just champions on the field but also in the classroom. Demonstrating the true essence of the scholar-athlete, UDC’s athletic teams recorded an impressive collective Fall semester GPA of 3.341. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250110q8ls50 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250109xz6c1d Sparkill, NY — The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team fell 97-73 to St. Thomas Aquinas College at Aquinas Hall. Despite their strong offensive efforts the Firebirds couldn't overcome their plague of turnovers. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250109xz6c1d https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241223ci8aar Washington, D.C.- The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team fell to American International College, 80-72, in a closely contested game on Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Despite a stellar 25-point effort from Khyrie Staten, the Firebirds couldn’t overcome a balanced performance by the visiting Yellow Jackets. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241223ci8aar https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241214tqp4o9 Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put forth a spirited effort but fell short in a close 84-78 contest against the College of Staten Island on Saturday afternoon at the UDC Sports Complex. Despite strong individual performances, the Firebirds couldn’t overcome Staten Island’s balanced attack. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241214tqp4o9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241208v64cwr Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team put up a valiant effort against nationally ranked No. 7/8 Daemen University on Sunday afternoon but ultimately fell 80-52 at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241208v64cwr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241206yv9v0w Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team delivered a thrilling second-half performance to secure a 73-62 victory over D’Youville University (DYU) on Friday night at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Firebirds move to 1-0 in conference play and remains undefeated against the Saints with an all-time record of Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241206yv9v0w https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241204vpnz56 Bowie, MD - The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball fell just short against cross-town rival Bowie State University, losing 73-70 in a tightly contested game on Wednesday night at A.C. Jordan Arena. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241204vpnz56 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241127f3v8do Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team fell to Holy Family University 71-56 on Tuesday evening at the UDC Sports Complex. Despite a strong first half that saw the Firebirds take a 33-18 lead into halftime, Holy Family responded with a dominant second-half performance, outscoring UDC 53-23 to secure the win. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241127f3v8do https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241125ihyh74 Washington, DC- Gene Anderson was named the ECC Rookie of the Week for the third straight week. Staten also earned a spot on the honor roll. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241125ihyh74 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241123oy9q5j Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team suffered an 82-70 loss to Bloomfield College on Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Despite a strong effort, the Firebirds were unable to keep pace with Bloomfield’s high-scoring offense. Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241123oy9q5j https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241120x4x3ep Washington, D.C. -The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance, defeating Cheyney University 80-67 on Wednesday evening at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241120x4x3ep https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241118fw4w35 Washington, DC- Gene Anderson was named the ECC Rookie of the Week for the second straight week. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241118fw4w35 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241116x6es57 Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team dropped their home opener to Virginia Union University, 66-52, on Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Despite a valiant effort, the Firebirds struggled offensively in the second half and were unable to overcome Virginia Union’s balanced attack. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241116x6es57 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241111j2fe5n 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. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241111j2fe5n https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241109wxi1st Wilmington, DE - The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team faced a tough 90-74 defeat against Goldey-Beacom College in a non-conference game on Saturday. Despite a valiant second-half effort, the Firebirds could not overcome a challenging first half. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241109wxi1st