2017 News

Joseph Nickerson Becomes UDC’s First Ever NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Statistical Champion
Joseph Nickerson Becomes UDC’s First Ever NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Statistical Champion

March 30, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS – Senior guard Joseph Nickerson is now the University of the District of Columbia’s first ever NCAA Division II statistical champion in the sport of men’s basketball and the sixth Firebird statistical champion across all sports, as he led the nation at the completion of the 2016-17 season with a steals-per-game average of 3.20.

Two Firebirds Earn All-East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Honors
Two Firebirds Earn All-East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Honors

March 03, 2017

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Joseph Nickerson and Kasim Chandler have earned First and Second Team All-East Coast Conference honors, respectively, as voted on by the league’s head coaches.

Nickerson scored 17 of his game-high 29 points in the final five minutes of regulation.
No. 5 Firebirds Fall Short, 73-71 in ECC Quarterfinals vs. No. 4 Daemen

March 01, 2017

AMHERST, NY – The No. 5 seeded University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by No. 4 seed Daemen College in the East Coast Conference Quarterfinals Wednesday night at Lumsden Gymnasium.

Khalil Jackson hit the game-winning three-pointer with less than a second remaining.
Jackson’s Three-Pointer Sends UDC to 70-67 Senior Day Win vs. Bridgeport

February 25, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – A clutch, three-pointer in the near corner by junior guard Khalil Jackson with eight-tenths of a second remaining in regulation sent the University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team to a wild, 70-67 victory over East Coast Conference foe University of Bridgeport in both teams’ regular season finale Saturday afternoon at UDC Sports Complex.

Senior point guard Kasim Chandler had 17 points.
Cold-Shooting Firebirds Suffer Lopsided Loss at Molloy

February 22, 2017

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated, 81-59 by East Coast Conference foe Molloy College on Wednesday night at Quealy Gymnasium.

Nickerson had 18 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 7 steals and 1 blocked shot.
UDC Men’s Basketball Pulls Away Late for Pivotal ECC Win vs. Mercy

February 19, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – Only a five-point UDC lead with under six minutes left to play, the Firebirds closed out today’s East Coast Conference battle vs. Mercy College on a 14-4 surge, as the University of the District of Columbia earned a pivotal conference victory on Sunday afternoon by a final score of 79-64.

Traevon Butler had 15 points, including three three-point field goals.
UDC Men’s Basketball Drops ECC Road Game at LIU Post, 88-67

February 15, 2017

BROOKVILLE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team suffered an 88-67 East Coast Conference loss vs. host LIU Post on Wednesday night at the Pratt Recreation Center.

Firebirds Host Takoma Park Middle School Blue Devils at Saturday's Home Basketball Contest
Firebirds Host Takoma Park Middle School Blue Devils at Saturday's Home Basketball Contest

February 13, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team hosted the Takoma Park Middle School Blue Devils basketball team at its home contest vs. New York Institute of Technology on Saturday, February 11th.

Nickerson has now won three ECC Player of the Week awards this season.
Joseph Nickerson Earns East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

February 13, 2017

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Joseph Nickerson was named East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performance in the Firebirds’ 108-89 win over New York Institute of Technology on Saturday, February 11th. This marks his 3rd ECC Player of the Week honor this season.

Nickerson (left) and Chandler (right) teamed up for 68 points.
Firebirds Erupt Offensively for 108, 89 Win Over NYIT

February 11, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team shot a scintillating 56-percent from the field and erupted for a season-high point total as the Firebirds scorched East Coast Conference foe New York Institute of Technology, 108-89 at the UDC Sports Complex Saturday afternoon.

Joe Nickerson scored a career-high 35 points.
Firebirds Unable to Withstand Second Half Spartan Surge; Fall 97-79

February 04, 2017

SPARKILL, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team was defeated by league-leading St. Thomas Aquinas College, 97-79 in East Coast Conference action Saturday afternoon at Aquinas Hall.

Sidbury scored 21 points on seven three-pointers.
Firebirds Overcome 21-Point Deficit; Earn 95-92 Overtime Victory at Roberts Wesleyan

February 01, 2017

ROCHESTER, NY – The visiting University of the District of Columbia Firebirds overcame a 21-point deficit and ultimately defeated East Coast Conference foe Roberts Wesleyan College in overtime, 95-92 at the Voller Athletic Center Wednesday night.

Khalil Jackson hit the game-winning three-pointer with less than a second remaining.
UDC Men’s Basketball Dealt Third Straight Loss by Queens, 91-85

January 28, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team lost its third straight game Saturday afternoon, 91-85 vs. East Coast Conference foe, Queens College.

Nickerson (left) and Chandler (right) teamed up for 68 points.
Firebirds Drop 2nd Straight Road Game in Lopsided Loss at Daemen

January 21, 2017

AMHERST, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team suffered its 2nd straight East Coast Conference road loss with a 97-77 defeat vs. Daemen College Saturday afternoon at Lumsden Gym.

Reggie Sidbury had five three-pointers and finished with 17 points.
UDC Men’s Basketball Stumbles at Bridgeport in 80-77 Loss

January 18, 2017

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team’s four-game win streak was ended with an 80-77 defeat on the road at the University of Bridgeport in East Coast Conference action from Hubbell Gym Wednesday night.

Nickerson is currently No. 1 in the nation with 3.20 steals per-game.
UDC’s Joseph Nickerson Earns East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

January 17, 2017

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Joseph Nickerson was named East Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performance in the week ending January 15th.