Firebirds' Strong Start Falters in 80-72 Loss to Molloy

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. Despite a strong first half that saw the Firebirds take a 48-31 lead into halftime, Molloy mounted a second-half comeback, outscoring UDC 49-24 to secure the win.

UDC shot an impressive 51.5% from the field in the opening half, building a 17-point advantage. The Firebirds struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 31.0% as Molloy surged ahead. Tevin Curtis and Vernon Simmons led the Firebirds in scoring with 16 and 12 points.

Key Performances

• Tevin Curtis: 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
• Vernon Simmons : 12 points, 8 rebounds

Team Statistics

• Field Goals: UDC 41.5% (27-65), Molloy 45.7% (32-70)
• Three-Point Shooting: UDC 35.7% (5-14), Molloy 40.0% (10-25)
• Free Throws: UDC 59.1% (13-22), Molloy 66.7% (6-9)
• Rebounds: UDC 35, Molloy 48

UDC (4-12, 2-6 ECC) will head to Buffalo next Friday for a match up against D'Youville. The game is slated to begin at 7:30pm.