2012-13 News
Jeff Ruland Will Not Return as Firebirds Head Men's Basketball Coach
April 04, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia announced today that Jeff Ruland will not return as Head Men's Basketball Coach. The University will begin the process to hire a new coach.
Michael Terry Earns East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
March 05, 2013
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Junior guard Michael Terry of the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was named East Coast Conference player of the week for his outstanding performance in the Firebirds’ 106-86 season finale win over Mercy on Saturday, March 2nd.
District of Columbia Surpasses Century Mark in 106-86 Win on Senior Day
March 02, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Junior guard Michael Terry erupted for a season-high 38 points to lead the Firebirds to a 106-86 victory over East Coast Conference foe Mercy College in their season finale on Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym.
Firebirds Succumb to Molloy on the Road, 82-52
February 23, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Just a five-point game at halftime, the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was out-scored 45-20 in the second period as they fell to East Coast Conference foe Molloy, 82-52 on Saturday afternoon.
Firebirds’ Road Woes Continue in 88-79 Loss at Queens
February 20, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – The Firebirds men’s basketball team led Queens for almost the entire first half and part of the second half, but a game-changing 19-3 surge by the Knights ultimately led to an 88-79 loss in East Coast Conference play at Fizgerald Gym on Wednesday night.
Ralph Watts Earns East Coast Conference Player of the Week
February 18, 2013
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Junior transfer guard Ralph Watts was named the East Coast Conference player of the week for his performance during the week ending February 17th.
Firebirds Late Season Run Continues With Exciting, 86-84 Comeback Win Over Dowling
February 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – The Firebirds have now won three of their last four games as they erased an 84-80 deficit with a 6-0 run in the final 41 seconds of regulation to beat Dowling, 86-84 in the East Coast Conference game of the week Saturday afternoon at UDC Gym.
Late Second Half Surge Propels Firebirds Over LIU Post, 83-79
February 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – A late, 16-0 power surge catapulted the Firebirds men’s basketball team from a 10-point deficit into a six-point lead, and the University of the District of Columbia held on for its second win in the last three games with a thrilling, 83-79 victory over the defending East Coast Conference champions, LIU Post on Wednesday night.
Late Spartans Surge Sends STAC to 75-68 Victory Over District of Columbia
February 10, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Leading 56-51 with just 6:07 left to play in regulation, a worn-down Firebirds squad of just six able-bodied players allowed the host St. Thomas Aquinas on an 18-4 run over the next five minutes and was ultimately saddled with a disappointing, 75-68 East Coast Conference loss on Sunday afternoon at Aquinas Hall.
Firebirds Torch NYIT, 100-67
February 06, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – In what has been a tough season for the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team, the Firebirds showed they have not given up on the season as they erupted offensively in their home gym Wednesday night to post a 100-67 East Coast Conference victory over NYIT.
Depleted Firebirds Wilt Down the Stretch in 76-71 Loss at Mercy
February 02, 2013
DOBBS FERRY, NY – The Firebirds led by as many as six at the mid-point of the second half but crumbled down the stretch as they fell, 76-71 to East Coast Conference foe Mercy on Saturday afternoon.
University of the District of Columbia Honors Military, Partakes in Wounded Warrior Project
January 31, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia held a Military Appreciation Night during its East Coast Conference basketball doubleheader against the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, January 30th to honor the nation’s active military and veterans. In partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, the Firebirds played host to wounded veteran, Michael Allison and his son, Omar.
Firebirds Dealt Lopsided, 90-67 Loss vs. Bridgeport
January 30, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – League-leading Bridgeport led from wire-to-wire as they handed the host University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team a lopsided, 90-67 defeat on Wednesday night in East Coast Conference play at UDC Gym.
Firebirds Suffer Heartbreaking, 71-69 Loss at Roberts Wesleyan
January 26, 2013
ROCHESTER, NY – A three-pointer by Roberts Wesleyan’s Mike Stone with 13 seconds remaining in regulation sent the host Redhawks to a 71-69 victory over the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team in East Coast Conference action Saturday at Voller Athletic Center.
Firebird Basketball Alumnus Amadou Gallo Fall Featured on CNN International
January 24, 2013
THIES, SENEGAL – Former Firebirds men’s basketball player and 1993 Magna Cum Laude graduate Amadou Gallo Fall will be featured on CNN International during an Inside Africa episode set to air on Friday, January 25th at 12:30 p.m. EST.
Missed Opportunities Result in 70-68 Firebirds Loss to Queens
January 23, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Missed opportunities in the final three minutes of play resulted in a very narrow, 70-68 loss for the University of the District of Columbia against East Coast Conference foe, Queens College on Wednesday night at UDC Gym.