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MEN’S BASKETBALL LOSES TOUGH ONE IN SEASON FINALE, 86-84, TO CENTRAL STATE : COACH RULAND GIVES POST SEASON REVIEW
February 26, 2011
The UDC Firebirds Men’s basketball team finished the season with 11 victories in their last 18 games, a very nice touch to the 2010-11 season. However, Jeff Ruland and the guys would have loved to have made it a sweeter finish, losing on the road to Central State (O.), 86-84, when a last second shot by Keith Brooks missed the mark and sent the Firebirds home for the year. A year that started with a 0-8 skid ended with impressive regional victories, Division II respect and great promise for 2011-12.
Senior night a success for Firebirds!
February 22, 2011
Washington, DC: February 22, 2011 – The UDC men’s basketball team (11-14) closed out the home portion of their season tonight with an 88-81 win over the Fairmont Sate University Fighting Falcons (15-9). The win gave UDC an 8-4 record at home this season, which is a seven win improvement over last season. The Firebirds have now won 10 of their last 14 games overall, including seven in a row at the UDC sports complex
Men’s Basketball Senior Tim Ellison to be Honored Tonight
February 22, 2011
The UDC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will give special recognition to Tim Ellison (T.V. Production-Alexandria, VA) during Senior Night activities tonight during the UDC-Fairmont University men’s basketball game. Ellison, who has been an important member of the men’s team for the past three and a half years, will be playing in his final home basketball game for the Firebirds at 7pm tonight.
UDC Men Return to the Win Column with 69-56 Defeat of Alderson- Broaddus
February 19, 2011
Philippi,WV: February 19, 2011-- The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team (10-14) came from behind to defeat the Alderson-Broaddus College Battlers (16-10) , 69-56, this afternoon in Philippi, West Virginia. Junior guard Brandon Herbert (Sociology- Baltimore, MD) led the Firebirds to the win for the 6th time this season, with a 17 point, 6 rebound, 1 assist and 1 steal performance.
UDC blows out Apprentice School 106-78 for season sweep
February 16, 2011
Washington, DC: February 16, 2011 – The UDC men’s basketball team (9-14) continued their impressive play at home this season, taking the two-game season series from the Apprentice School Builders (10-12) with a 106-78 victory tonight at the UDC sports complex
UDC basketball coach Jeff Ruland gets another shot at redemption
February 13, 2011
ON BASKETBALL UDC basketball coach Jeff Ruland gets another shot at redemption\ Washington Post By John Feinstein Sunday, February 13, 2011 On one wall of the University of the District of Columbia's gym hang the school's two significant banners - one from the Firebirds' 1982 Division II men's basketball national title, the other from the program's runner-up finish a year later.
UDC Firebirds Upended by Washington Adventist Shock, 70-59
February 12, 2011
Takoma Park, MD: February 12, 2011-- In an exciting game, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team fell to the Washington Adventist University Shock 70-59 at the Pit in Takoma Park, Maryland. Adventist used a balanced scoring attack and rebounding to secure the win.
Firebirds to Host the Livingstone Bears Tonight
February 10, 2011
The UDC Firebirds Men's Basketball Team (7-13) will play the Livingstone College Blue Bears (12-5) tonight at the UDC Sports Complex. Game time is 7 p.m. The Firebirds are coming off a tough 80-86 loss to the Clarion University Golden Bears and look to rebound with a win tonight.
UDC shoots past Livingstone, 81-70
February 10, 2011
Washington, DC: February 10, 2011 – The UDC men’s basketball team (8-13) moved to two games over .500 when playing at home this season, after picking up an 81-70 win over the Livingstone College Blue Bears (12-7) tonight at the UDC sports complex. The crowd of 150 people in attendance got to see an impressive shooting performance from the Firebirds, who were playing against the nation’s number one three-point field goal percentage defense. The Blue Bears entered the week allowing teams to make just 25.1% of their long distance attempts, but the Firebirds shattered that mark tonight as they went 9 of 22 (40.9%) from three-point range for the game
UDC Rally Falls Short in 80-86 Loss to Clarion
February 07, 2011
Clarion, PA: February 7, 2011-- After mounting a furious rally in the second half of their game at Clarion University, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team fell just short of a come from behind win tonight in Clarion, Pennsylvania, falling to the Golden Eagles 80-86.
Firebird Men to Play the Clarion Golden Eagles Tonight in Pennsylvania
February 07, 2011
The UDC Firebirds Men’s Basketball Team are in Clarion, Pennsylvania tonight for a re-match with the Clarion University Golden Eagles. UDC suffered a 73-80 defeat at the hands of the Golden Eagles on November 29, and is looking to avenge that loss tonight.
Firebirds Soundly Defeat Apprentice Builders 97-79
February 02, 2011
Newport News, VA: February 2, 2011-- The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team cruised past The Apprentice School Builders, 97-79, tonight at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Activities Center in Newport News, Virginia. The Firebirds moved to 7-12 with this win, while the Builders slipped to 10-10.
Firebirds to Play Apprentice Builders Tonight in Newport News, VA
February 02, 2011
The UDC Firebirds Men’s Basketball Team (6-12) travels to Newport News, Virginia tonight to play The Apprentice School Builders (10-9). The Builders swept the series last season and the Firebirds look to avenge those losses this year.
Firebirds to Host Falcons on Saturday at 3 pm
January 29, 2011
The Pfeiffer University Falcons visit the UDC Firebirds Men for a re-match this Saturday, January 29, at 3 p.m. The Firebirds (5-12) defeated the Falcons (7-9), 94-90, on January 12, in Meisenheimer, North Carolina. Since that time, they have won three of their last four games, led by one of the highest scoring backcourt combinations among Division II schools, junior guard Nigel Munson (Graphic Design-Washington, DC and junior guard Brandon Herbert (Sociology-Baltimore, MD). Pfeiffer has lost five of its last six games.
Firebirds Sweep Pfeiffer Season Series with 97-96 Win
January 29, 2011
Washington, DC: January 29, 2011--Junior guard Nigel Munson (Graphic Design-Washington, DC) converted four free-throws within the final 9 seconds of the game between the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Men's Basketball Team and the Pfeiffer University Falcons. The free throws lifted the Firebirds to a 97-96 win today at the UDC Sports Complex in Washington, DC. It was the second Firebirds win over the Falcons during this season. The win improved the Firebirds record to 6-12, while dropping the Falcons record to 7-10.
Ellison Voted HSRN Division II National Basketball Player of the Week
January 28, 2011
UDC Men’s basketball player Tim Ellison (T.V. Broadcasting- Alexandria, VA) has been voted the HSRN Division II Men’s National Basketball Player of the Week, for his performances in games played from January 17th thru January 22nd, 2011. Each week during the season, HSRN’s staff selects the top performances from all HBCU action and gives the fans across the country a chance to vote for the Player of the Week.