2015-16 News
Former NBA Player and UDC Basketball Star Michael Britt to Host Basketball Clinic
March 31, 2016
SUFFOLK, VA - Former NBA player and University of the District of Columbia star Michael “P-Bird” Britt is bringing former pro and college basketball stars to Suffolk, where he grew up, to help him run a youth basketball skills and drills clinic this week.
Erin Senegal Earns Men’s Basketball Third Team All-East Coast Conference Honor
March 04, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia’s Erin Senegal was named Men’s Basketball Third Team All-East Coast Conference at Friday night’s ECC pre-tournament banquet hosted by UDC at its brand new student center.
No. 3 Firebirds Stunned by No. 6 Mavericks, 72-71 in ECC Quarterfinals
March 02, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The No. 3 seed University of the District of Columbia suffered a 72-71 upset loss to No. 6 Mercy College in East Coast Conference Quarterfinal action Wednesday night in our nation’s capital.
Erin Senegal Earns East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
February 29, 2016
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Erin Senegal was named East Coast Conference men’s basketball player of the week for his performance in the week ending February 28th.
Fleming’s Three-Pointer at the Buzzer Sends UDC to Thrilling, 86-84 Double-Overtime Victory; Firebirds Claim No. 3 Seed in ECC Tourney
February 27, 2016
BROOKVILLE, NY – Junior guard Virgil Fleming’s three-pointer at the buzzer lifted the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team to a thrilling, 86-84 double-overtime victory over LIU Post in both East Coast Conference teams’ regular season finale Saturday afternoon.
Senegal Leads Firebirds Past NYIT, 80-65
February 25, 2016
OLD WESTBURY, NY – Senior guard Erin Senegal scored 13 of his team-high 27 points during a 22-7 Firebirds run during the final eight minutes of the game, as the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team managed to stave off the New York Institute of Technology Bears, 80-65 for a pivotal East Coast Conference victory Thursday night at Recreation Hall.
Monumental Network to Broadcast East Coast Conference Basketball Tournament March 5-6
February 23, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monumental Network and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) today announced a partnership to broadcast the East Coast Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament hosted by the University on March 5-6, 2016. A total of six NCAA games will be broadcast.
UDC Men’s Basketball Suffers 99-74 ECC Setback vs. League-Leading St. Thomas Aquinas
February 21, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by East Coast Conference foe St. Thomas Aquinas College, 99-74 in front of a live national TV audience Sunday afternoon at the UDC Sports Complex.
Students, Faculty & Staff Admitted Free to Sunday’s Nationally Televised UDC Basketball Doubleheader
February 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – Students, faculty and staff will be admitted for free to Sunday’s nationally televised University of the District of Columbia basketball doubleheader vs. East Coast Conference foe St. Thomas Aquinas. Free t-shirts in a variety of sizes will be distributed in the lobby.
Firebirds Let Late Lead Slip Away in 87-84 Loss vs. Mercy
February 18, 2016
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Junior transfer forward Joseph Nickerson had game-highs of 31 points, nine rebounds and three assists, but it was not enough to hold off the Mavericks second half comeback as the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by Mercy College, 87-84 Thursday night in East Coast Conference play at the West Chester County Center.
Kasim Chandler Earns 2nd East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
February 16, 2016
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Kasim Chandler earned his 2nd East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honor of the season on Monday for his performance in the week ending February 14th.
Firebirds Earn Pivotal ECC Win at Bridgeport, 100-92
February 13, 2016
BRIDGEPORT, CT –The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team earned a pivotal East Coast Conference win on the road at the University of Bridgeport, 100-92 on Saturday afternoon at Hubbell Gym.
Firebirds Pull Away Late for 3rd Straight Win, 102-92 vs. Dowling
February 10, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team defeated Dowling College, 102-92 for its 3rd straight East Coast Conference victory Wednesday night in our nation’s capital.
Reserve Your Tickets for the 2016 ECC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships
February 09, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - Are you planning on attending the 2016 ECC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, hosted by University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC? If so, don't wait in a long line to buy tickets the day of the games when you can reserve them in advance!
Firebirds Soar Past NYIT, 100-69
February 08, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team used an explosive offense and opportunistic defense to defeat East Coast Conference foe New York Institute of Technology in dominating fashion, 100-69 on Monday night in our nation’s capital.
Firebirds Overcome Two Double-Digit Deficits in 79-70 Victory at Molloy
February 06, 2016
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team overcame double-digit deficits in both the first and second halves to defeat East Coast Conference foe Molloy College, 79-70 at Quealy Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.