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Tim Ellison Scores Career-High 29 Points as UDC Falls to Central State, 85-62
February 27, 2010
Wilberforce, Ohio: February 27, 2010-Junior guard Tim Ellison (Alexandria, VA) scored 23 second half points in a valiant effort to lead the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds in a comeback as they fell to Central State University Marauders, 85-62, this afternoon at Lewis Gymnasium. Trailing by 14 at the break, Ellison elected to shoulder the burden of trying to bring his team back by adding to his 6 point first half scores for his total of 29. It would not happen, as Central went on a second half scoring tear winning by a margin of 23 points.
Apprentice Men's Hot Shooting Downs UDC, 73-54
February 24, 2010
Hampton, VA: February 24, 2010-The Apprentice School's Eric Joe had the hot hand tonight, shooting 12-22 field goals, 4-8 three-pointers and 2-3 free throws, to score a game- high 30 points in leading the Builders past the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team, 73-54, tonight at Hampton University's Holland Hall.
Central State Escapes with, 60-53, Win Over UDC
February 20, 2010
Washington, DC: February 20, 2010-In an excitingly close contest, the visiting Central State University Marauders Men's Basketball Team escaped with a, 60-53, win over the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds this afternoon at the UDC Sports Complex. Central, who came into town sporting an 18-5 record and ranked 6th in the NCAA Midwest Region, were shocked by the up tempo, exciting, in your face play of the 1-17 Firebirds.
UDC Men Fall to USP, 72-57
February 18, 2010
Washington, DC: February 18, 2010-Curtis Fitch and Omari Phillips each scored 19 points to pace the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Devils to a, 72-57, win over the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds at the UDC Sports complex tonight.
Former UDC Men's Basketball Player, Amadou Gallo Fall, to Head NBA Africa Expansion Effort
February 15, 2010
DALLAS, TX; February 13, 2010-- The National Basketball Association became a little more international Saturday. Commissioner David Stern announced that the league will open an office this spring in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Amadou Gallo Fall and a small staff will work to promote the game, encourage development and expand partnerships.
UDC Falls to University of the Sciences, 58-54
January 28, 2010
Philadelphia, PA: January 28, 2010-Adewale Adefemi led the University of Sciences Devils to a, 58-54, win over the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds in men's basketball tonight at Morgan Arena. Sciences improved their record to 5-11 for the season while UDC fell to 1-16.
James Scores 24 Game-High Points as UDC Falls to Washington Adventist, 73-63
January 26, 2010
Takoma Park, MD: January 26, 2010-Freshman guard Kenneth James (Arlington, VA) led all scoring tonight as the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team fell, 63-73, to the Washington Adventist University Shock tonight at the Pitt. James scored 24 points and grabbed 5 boards as teammate junior guard Tim Ellison (Alexandria, VA), the second highest scorer, put up 22 points and collected 7 rebounds. Chris Leach, a sophomore forward from Washington, DC was also in double figures, scoring 16 points and pulling down 6 boards.
Apprentice Defeats UDC Men, 70-60
January 23, 2010
Washington, DC:January 22, 2010-- The Apprentice School "Builders" defeated the University of the District of Columbia "Firebirds" Men's Basketball Team, 70-60, this afternoon at the UDC Sports Complex. Isaih Harrison scored a game-high 33 points in leading the Builders to the win. Eric Joe added 15 to the Builders point total.
UDC to Play Bowie State Tonight
January 07, 2010
The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds will host the Bowie State University Bulldogs in men's basketball tonight at the UDC Sports Complex. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.
Bowie State Overwhelms UDC, 83-61
January 07, 2010
Washington, DC: January 7, 2009-After a first half of close play, the Bowie State University Bulldogs came back in the second half to take a commanding lead and hand the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team a, 83-61, defeat. Sophomore guard Dominic Milburn (Silver Spring, MD) paced the Bulldogs to the win scoring 15 points.
Coach Ruland to Appear on the Glen Harris Sports Talk Show January 6, 2010
January 06, 2010
UDC Men's Basketball Head Coach Jeff Ruland will appear on the Glen Harris Sports Talk Show tonight at 7:30 p.m. The Glen Harris Sports Talk Show is aired on television's NewsChannel8.
Men's Basketball to Play Alderson-Broaddus Tonight
January 04, 2010
The UDC Firebirds Men’s Basketball Team will be in action tonight hosting the Alderson –Broaddus College Battlers in the UDC Sports Complex. Tip-off is at 5 p.m.
UDC Falls to Alderson-Broadus, 80-46
January 04, 2010
Washington, DC: January 4, 2010-The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team fell to the Alderson-Broaddus College Battlers, 80-46, tonight at the UDC Sports Complex. Jamar Board scored a game-high 22 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, made 2 assists and 2 steals to pace the Battlers to the win, which improved their record to 4-2. UDC fell to 1-12 with the loss.
UDC Falls to Mansfield, 81-66
December 31, 2009
Washington, DC: December 30, 2009-- The Mansfield University Mountaineers orchestrated a scoring clinic today for the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team as they dropped points in from all over the court in defeating the Firebirds, 81-66, at the UDC Sports Complex. Yuseff Carr led the Mountaineers to the win scoring 17 points, and collecting 9 rebounds.
UDC Defeats Cheyney, 78-68, for first win of season
December 29, 2009
Washington, DC: December 29, 2009-- The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team came oh--- so close to victory in several close contests this season, but could not make the breakthrough. All of that changed this afternoon when they defeated the Cheyney University Wolves, 78-68, before hometown fans in the UDC Sports Complex.
Kutztown Slips Past UDC, 81-77
December 22, 2009
Kutztown, PA: December 22, 2009-- In a very close contest, the Kutztown University Golden Bears slipped past the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team, 81-77, tonight at the Keystone Arena in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Kutztown, currently ranked 7th in the nation among NCAA Division II schools, was able to snatch the victory away from UDC at the free-throw line, getting more opportunities as a result of a 9 chance margin at the line (15 of 25) compared to UDC's (11 of 16).