2015-16 News

Former NBA Player and UDC Basketball Star Michael Britt to Host Basketball Clinic
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.

Senegal was a top-five free-throw and three-point shooter in the ECC.
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.

Senior guard Joseph Nickerson forced overtime by making two clutch free throws with under a seond remaining in regulation.
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.

Senior guard Erin Senegal averaged 21.5 points per-game in two big ECC wins for the Firebirds.
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.

Junior guard Virgil Fleming made the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer in double-overtime.
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 was a top-five free-throw and three-point shooter in the ECC.
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
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.

Senior forward Geran Pope had a double-double of 10 points and game-high 12 rebounds on Senior Day.
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
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.

Nickerson had game-highs of 31 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
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.

Junior transfer point guard Kasim Chandler earned his 2nd ECC Player of the Week honor.
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.

Joseph Nickerson led the Firebirds with 24 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
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.

Sophomore guard Traevon Butler scored a career-high 23 points.
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
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!

Junior transfer point guard Kasim Chandler had 21 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.
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.

Junior transfer forward Jayone Troutman had 24 points, 14 points and three blocked shots.
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.