2019-20 Men's Basketball News

Student-Athlete Orientation Series Set to Begin on August 3rd at 7:00pm.
Student-Athlete Orientation Series Set to Begin on August 3rd at 7:00pm.

July 29, 2020

Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s Athletic Department will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings, with the first installment set to begin on Monday August 3rd, at 7:00pm. This meeting will be to discuss plans for the Fall semester and the precautions that staff as well as Student-athletes will need to take upon arriving on campus.

ECC Suspends Intercollegiate Competition for Fall Semester
ECC Suspends Intercollegiate Competition for Fall Semester

July 17, 2020

West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference Council of Presidents has unanimously voted to suspend all intercollegiate competition during the fall 2020 semester due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

UDC Athletics Releases 2019-20 Student-Athlete Virtual Recognition Program
UDC Athletics Releases 2019-20 Student-Athlete Virtual Recognition Program

May 01, 2020

Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia released its virtual Student-Athlete recognition program on Thursday April 30. This program replaces annual end of year luncheon the department hosts to recognize our student-athletes.

ECC to Host Interactive Webinar for Student-Athletes on Mental Health and Managing Stress
ECC to Host Interactive Webinar for Student-Athletes on Mental Health and Managing Stress

April 30, 2020

West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference announced it will be hosting an interactive webinar on Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. focusing on mental health and managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nettleton made an incredible game high 28 points in the final game of the season.
Nettleton Magnificent in Firebirds Narrow OT Defeat to St. Thomas Aquinas

February 29, 2020

SPARKILL, NY - The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball team narrowly lost 88-83 in an intense East Coast Conference match at St. Thomas Aquinas.

Stancell made seven rebounds and four points on Senior night.
Firebirds Erupt in Vital ECC Win Against Queens

February 26, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball team produced a vital 72-55 win on Wednesday evening to stake their claim in the East Coast Conference Playoffs against Queens College.

Nettleton made 10 points on the night in the Firebirds effort.
Evenly Contested Game Results in UDC Defeat, Against Roberts Wesleyan

February 23, 2020

ROCHESTER, NY - The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball team was narrowly defeated by Roberts Wesleyan College on Sunday evening at the Voller Athletic Center in Rochester, New York.

Colon made 22 points in the narrow defeat.
UDC Lose 93-90 in Overtime Heartbreak Against the Wildcats

February 21, 2020

AMHERST, NY - The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball team was agonizingly close as they lost 90-93 against East Coast Conference, Daemen College at Lumsden Gymnasium.

Olukanni struck 24 points and added 13 rebounds.
Olukanni in Fantastic Form as Firebirds Lose 89-76 to Bridgeport

February 15, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball team was defeated by nationally ranked University of Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon at the UDC Gymnasium.

Smith racked up 16 points in the Firebirds narrow defeat.
Firebirds Narrowly defeated 68-64 Against New York Tech

February 12, 2020

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. - The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball Team was edged out in the dying seconds by East Coast Conference rivals New York Tech on Wednesday evening.

The Firebirds avenged an early season OT 102-101 loss against Molloy.
Firebirds Feature Five Double Figure Scorers in Pivotal Conference Victory over the Lions

February 08, 2020

Rockville Centre, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team defeated the Molloy Lions 88-72, avenging a tough 102-101 early season loss back in December. This win was a pivotal one for the Firebirds as they knocked the Lions down to fifth place on the ECC standings while moving their way up to fourth.

Firebirds Clutch Close Victory over Mavericks
Firebirds Clutch Close Victory over Mavericks

February 05, 2020

Washington, D.C.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team clutched an important Conference victory over the Mercy Mavericks in an intense showdown on Wednesday evening at the UDC Gymnasium. With this win the Firebirds improved to 4-5 in league play to place them fifth in the ECC standings, keeping them in the bid for the playoffs.

Olukanni packed the stat sheet with 25 points, 12 rebounds and four assists.
Olukanni Led the Field with 25 points; Firebirds Fall to Knights 75-70

January 22, 2020

Flushing, N.Y.- Senior Guard Zachary Olukkani led the field with 25 points, 12 rebounds and four assists to pack the stat sheet in a heartbreaking loss against the Queens College Knights, Wednesday evening at the Fitzgerald Gymnasium.

Adams posted his first double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Adams Posts up first Double-Double of the Season but Firebirds are Edged out by the Wildcats

January 19, 2020

Washington, D.C- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team was edged out by the Daemen Wildcats 65-61 in an intense conference showdown on Sunday afternoon at the UDC Gymnasium. The Wildcats improved to 15-5 on the season 4-2 in conference play while the Firebirds fell to 8-10 on the season and 3-3 in league play.

Colon led the Firebirds with a career high 35 points and 8 rebounds.
Colon puts up Career High 35 Points to Lead Firebirds to Victory over the Redhawks

January 17, 2020

Washington, D.C.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team defeated the Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks 83-72 in what turned out to be an intense match up, Friday night at the UDC Gymnasium.

Firebirds Edge out Mavericks in Overtime Victory 76-74
Firebirds Edge out Mavericks in Overtime Victory 76-74

January 11, 2020

Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.- The University of the district of Columbia’s men’s basketball team defeated Mercy College 76-74 in what turned out to be an Overtime battle to the finish. This win was ultimately a team effort as they had ten players contributing points. With this win the Firebirds improved to a 7-9 overall record and 2-2 conference record.