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Men’s Basketball Team Shows Great Academic Results
June 01, 2007
The University’s Men’s Basketball team has proven to be not only winner on the court, but also in the classroom. The Firebirds, who surged to an impressive 20-9 record this year, has accumulated a team grade point average of 2.86 for the spring of 2007 semester.
UDC Basketball Players Garner ALL-ICAA Recognition
March 27, 2007
Washington, DC---- Three University of the District of Columbia basketball players have been selected to the All-Independent College Athletic Association’s (ICAA) Division II teams. Ashley Alexander, a member of the UDC Lady Firebirds Basketball Team was named to the All-ICAA Division II Women’s 2nd Team, while Charlie Smallwood and Willie Shaw were named to the All-ICAA Men’s 2nd and 3rd Teams, respectively. Selection to All-ICAA Teams is the highest recognition accorded by independent schools to players who had stand out performances on the court during a particular season.
Firebirds Miss Tournament Selection
March 07, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC: MARCH 4, 2007—The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds did not receive the coveted invitation to the 2007 NCAA Division II Basketball Championship Tournament. UDC is not in a conference, therefore the only way they could have received a bid was to have been highly ranked in the East NCAA Region.
1982 Champion Firebirds Back On Campus
March 02, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC: MARCH 1, 2007—Former UDC Head Men’s Basketball Coach Wil Jones led the 1982 NCAA Division II National Basketball Champion University of the District of Columbia Firebirds into the UDC Windows Lounge for a reception, and later into the gymnasium for the basketball game between UDC and Columbia Union College, and in so doing re-ignited fond memories of days and times gone by. The Team had been invited back to the campus to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their winning the 1982 Championship.
UDC Defeats Columbia Union 93-83 in 25th Anniversary Game
March 02, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC: MARCH 1, 2007—The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Basketball Team celebrated two important milestones tonight, first defeating the Columbia Union Pioneers 93-83, to give Head Men’s Basketball Coach Julius L. Smith, Jr., his first 20 game season win. They also observed the 25th anniversary of the 1982 UDC Firebirds NCAA Division II National Basketball Championship by welcoming the Team back to the campus and presenting them with commemorative plaques during half-time festivities.
Firebirds Defeat Flagler College Saints 72-64
February 27, 2007
FORT MYERS, FL: FEBRUARY 26, 2007--Junior guard Frank Petersen (Silver Spring, MD) paced the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds to victory for the third consecutive game in the Independent Schools Tournament today as they defeated the Flagler College Saints 72-64.
UDC Wins 76-62 over Palm Beach Atlantic
February 24, 2007
FORT MYERS, FL: FEBRUARY 24, 2007--- The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds opened the first round of the Independent Schools Tournament with a 76-62 win over the Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish today in Fort Myers, Florida. Junior guard Frank Petersen (Silver Spring, MD) led the Firebirds to the win with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, on 6-9 shooting.
UDC Downs Kutztown 84-81 in Overtime
February 21, 2007
KUTZTOWN, PA: FEBRUARY 21, 2007—The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds defeated the Kutztown University Golden Bears, 84-81, in an exciting, down to the wire, overtime game tonight in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. With the score tied at 81, and 1 second remaining in overtime, junior guard Charlie Smallwood (Palmer Park, MD) hit a three point shot to win the game for the Firebirds.
UDC Defeats West Chester 87-79
February 21, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C.: FEBRUARY 19, 2007—Junior guard Frank Petersen (Silver Spring, MD) and junior guard Charlie Smallwood (Palmer Park, MD) combined for 40 points (20 each) to lead the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds to a 87-79 defeat of the West Chester University Golden Rams at home tonight. The win enabled the Firebirds to sweep this year’s series with the Rams.
Firebirds Stick it to Panthers 74-50
February 15, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC: FEBRUARY 14, 2007—It was Valentines Day according to the calendar, and the love displayed by University of the District of Columbia Firebirds for the game of basketball was quite evident as they took apart Claflin University’s Basketball Team in all categories tonight, defeating them 74-50, at home. Junior guard Charlie Smallwood (Palmer Park, MD) led the Firebirds to the win for the eighth time this season. Smallwood scored 22 points and grabbed 3 rebounds during the game. He is the team’s overall scoring leader, averaging 16.5 points per game.
UPJ Hands UDC Second Season Defeat 82-73
February 10, 2007
JOHNSTOWN, PA: FEBRUARY 10, 2007— In an exciting game, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Mountain Cats defeated the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds, 82-73, for their second win over the visiting Firebirds this season. Five Mountain Cats scored in double figures to give them the win, while Chris Gilliam provided the leadership with 24 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Firebirds Defeat Golden Rams for 14th Win of Season
February 08, 2007
WEST CHESTER, PA: FEBRUARY 7, 2007—The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds defeated the West Chester University Golden Rams, tonight, for their 14th win of the season and a 14-6 record. Ranked 8th in the NCAA East Region, the Firebirds are led overall by junior guard Charlie Smallwood (Palmer Park, MD), who is averaging 16.1 points per game.
UDC Firebirds Ranked 8th in NCAA East Region
February 08, 2007
2/8/2007 Washington, DC—The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Basketball Team fell to 8th place in this week’s NCAA regional rankings, but remained in the top ten of the East Region. The top ten teams in each region are ranked for each of the eight regions. The regional rankings will be released weekly on Wednesdays through February 28, 2007.
Firebirds Defeat Pioneers 86-77
February 03, 2007
Takoma Park, MD: February 3, 2007—Junior guard Willie Shaw (Alexandria, VA) led the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds to an 86-77 win over the Columbia Union College Pioneers tonight in Takoma Park, Maryland, with a double-double and game high 28 points and 18 rebounds. This was the fourth time this season that Shaw has paced the Firebirds to victory.
Firebirds Ranked 6th in East Region
February 01, 2007
Washington, DC—January 31, 2007--The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds maintained their high regional ranking this week, coming in 6th in the NCAA East Region after dropping one point from last week's number 5 ranking. The top ten teams in each region are ranked for each of the eight regions. The regional rankings will be released weekly on Wednesdays through February 28, 2007.
Firebirds Defeat Lions 75-70
January 29, 2007
Washington, DC: January 29, 2007—With four players scoring in double figures, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds defeated the Lincoln University Lions, 75-70, tonight at home. The fast pace, up-tempo game saw each team benefit from significant turnovers with UDC earning 28 points to Lincoln’s 16.