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UDC Men’s Basketball Inks Three New Players
May 20, 2008
Washington, DC-- University of the District of Columbia Head Men’s Basketball Coach Julius L. Smith, Jr., has announced the signing of three basketball prospects for the 2008-09 season. Each signed a National Letter of Intent last week, and will join the UDC Firebirds on the court at the start of the winter 2008-09 season.
UDC’s Willie Shaw Named to All-ICAA Division II Men’s Basketball Team
April 04, 2008
Washington, DC—Willie Shaw, a standout forward for the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Basketball Team, has been named to the 2007-08 All-ICAA (Independents Collegiate Athletics Association) Division II Men’s Basketball First Team.
Firebirds Close Out Season With 87-58 Win Over Pioneers
March 02, 2008
Washington, DC: March 2, 2008—The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds ended their 2007-2008 season on a high note this afternoon by defeating the Columbia Union College Pioneers, 87-58, in the Physical Activities Center. UDC Head Men’s Basketball Coach Julius L. Smith, Jr., started five seniors on “Senior Day”, and senior forward Willie Shaw (Alexandria, VA), playing in his final game for the Firebirds, paced the team to the win with 19 points.
UDC Trumps Cheyney State Second Time this Season, Defeating them 90-78
February 17, 2008
Washington, DC: February 17, 2008—For the second time this season, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds showed the Cheyney State University Wolves the door, this time defeating them, 90-78, in the Physical Activities Center. Senior forward Willie Shaw (Alexandria, VA) collected his fourth double-double of the season today, scoring 21-points and grabbing 13 rebounds to lead the Firebirds to victory.
UDC Regains Form and Defeats Virginia Union, 84-81, in Rematch
February 15, 2008
Richmond, VA: February 15, 2008—In an excitingly close game, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds defeated the Virginia Union University Panthers, 84-81, tonight in the season re-match at Barco Stevens Hall. Senior forward Willie Shaw (Alexandria, VA) paced the Firebirds to the win with 24 points and 9 rebounds.
Elizabeth City State Tops UDC 90-64
February 12, 2008
Elizabeth City, NC: February 12, 2008—In a lop- sided game, the Elizabeth City State University Vikings defeated the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds, 90-64, tonight at the R. L. Vaughn Center. UDC trailed the entire game before finally falling to ECSU by 26 points.
UDC Throttles Columbia Union College 90-56
February 02, 2008
Takoma Park, MD: February 2, 2008—Senior guard Frank Petersen (Silver Spring, MD) paced the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds to a 90-56 win over the Columbia Union College Pioneers in a late game tonight at "The Pit”. Four Firebirds scored in double figures to give them the 34-point victory, including Petersen’s game high 23 points, senior forward Willie Shaw (Alexandria, VA) 16 points, senior guard Charlie Smallwood (Palmer Park, MD) 15, and senior guard Antwon Hawkins (Mitchellville, MD) with 10.
UDC Ends Losing Streak With, 81-79, Overtime Defeat of Kutztown University
January 30, 2008
Washington, DC: January 30, 2008--It took some extra time, but the UDC Firebirds found a way to end their recent frustration. After playing their last three games on the road, the Firebirds were ready to play in front of their home crowd. Led by their backcourt, UDC defeated the Kutztown Bears to end their two game losing streak. Senior guard Frank Petersen (Silver Spring, MD) led the team, scoring 18 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.
UDC Firebirds Fall to Millersville Marauders 68-59
January 26, 2008
Millersville, PA: January 26, 2008—Seventy-three percent free-throw shooting (22 for 30) made the difference, today, for the Millersville University Marauders as they used it to their advantage to defeat the visiting University of the District of Columbia Firebirds, 68-59, at the Pucillo Gymnasium. Reggie Bates paced the Marauders to the win with 24 points.
Mansfield Prevails, 85-82, Over UDC In Overtime
January 23, 2008
Mansfield, PA: January 23, 2008—Mansfield University was on a mission tonight, determined to win this home basketball game against the visiting University of the District of Columbia Firebirds. However, the Firebirds had a different idea in mind, as they were just as determined to snatch the win away, even while playing without their big man and leading scorer Willie Shaw, who was again suffering from an injury.
UDC Edges Cheyney State 69-66
January 20, 2008
Cheyney, PA: January 20, 2008—After tying the score at 66, with 55 seconds remaining in the game, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds went on to defeat the Cheyney State University Wolves, 69-66, on a steal and free-throw by senior guard Charlie Smallwood (Palmer Park, MD). Cheyney knotted the score at 66 on a 3-point shot by Robbie Simpson, but Smallwood was fouled by Tyrone Smith with 15 seconds remaining, and shot two free-throws to make the score 68-66. Tyrone Smith then had the ball stolen from him by Smallwood, whom he promptly fouled, which enabled him to shoot the winning point on one of two free-throws.
Devils Rally in Second Half to Defeat Firebirds,55-54
January 10, 2008
Philadelphia, PA-January 10, 2008--Keith Dundas scored a career-high 27 points as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team rallied from a nine-point second half deficit to defeat the University of the District of Columbia 55-54 Thursday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.
Firebirds Return Favor, Defeat Battlers 67-65
January 05, 2008
Philippi, WVA: January 5, 2008—If revenge were on the minds of the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds against the Alderson-Broaddus Battlers basketball team tonight, they certainly exacted it by defeating them, 67-65, in Philippi, West Virginia. In December, the Battlers handed the Firebirds an 80-77 defeat in Washington for their second loss of the season. But revenge is sweet, and the Firebirds got it tonight.
Extra Time Needed
January 03, 2008
Washington, DC: January 3, 2008-- What a way to start the New Year!!! The UDC Firebirds provided a whole lot of excitement while earning their first win of 2008. They defeated the Millersville Marauders, 86-83 in triple overtime. The Firebirds were led by junior forward Willie Shaw. He played 35 minutes and had 27 points and 8 rebounds, before fouling out with 4:15 left in the third overtime. His inside presence was countered by the play of guards Charlie Smallwood and Frank Petersen. They added 16 and 13 points respectively.
UDC Wins Christmas Classic by Defeating Saint Leo, 93-58
December 22, 2007
Washington, DC: December 22, 2007—The 2007 Christmas holiday period got off to a very good start for the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds this afternoon when they won their Christmas Classic by defeating the Saint Leo Lions, 93-58, in the Physical Activities Center. Senior forward Willie Shaw (Alexandria, VA) paced the Firebirds to the win with 22 points and 9 rebounds.
Firebirds Down Devils, 55-36, in Second Game of Christmas Classic
December 21, 2007
Washington, DC:December 21, 2007-- The University of the District of Columbia Firebird Basketball Team defeated the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Devils, 55-36,tonight in the second game of the UDC Christmas Classic at the Physical Activities Center. Senior guard Charlie Smallwood (Palmer Park, MD) paced the Firebirds with 16 points and 2 rebounds, followed by senior guard Frank Petersen ( Silver Springs, MD) with 14 points and 6 rebounds.