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2021-22 UDC Men's Basketball News

61 UDC Student-Athletes Named to the ECC Commissoner's Honor Roll
61 UDC Student-Athletes Named to the ECC Commissoner's Honor Roll

July 28, 2022

West Babylon, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference announced on Thursday afternoon that over 1,400 student-athletes from the conference's 10 member schools and 14 associate member schools have been named to the league’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 season. UDC boasts 61 Student-Athletes on the Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2021-22 UDC ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
UDC Athletics Hosts Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon

May 03, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's Department of Athletics hosted its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon, Monday, May 2nd at noon in the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Ceremony awarded MVPs, Coaches Awards, Academic honor roll, and the most prestigious award of the day, the Reslyn Henley Memorial Award.

UDC Athletics Announces the Hiring of William West as the New Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
UDC Athletics Announces the Hiring of William West as the New Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach

April 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s head basketball coach Mike Riley has announced the hiring of William West as the new assistant coach.

UDC Department of Athletics Salutes Bessie Stockard
UDC Department of Athletics Salutes Bessie Stockard

March 31, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC- In honor of women’s history month and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of the District of Columbia’s Department of Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of the legendary Bessie Stockard and the stamp that she has left on women’s sports and continues to leave on her students.

Kenyon Stone and Jahmir Marable-Williams Earns ECC All-Conference Honors
Kenyon Stone and Jahmir Marable-Williams Earns ECC All-Conference Honors

March 04, 2022

West Babylon, N.Y- Kenyon Stone and Jahmir Marable-Williams were named to the ECC Second Team, as was announced by the conference office Friday morning.

UDC Men's Basketball Set to Face Off Against Molloy College in ECC Qarterfinals
UDC Men's Basketball Set to Face Off Against Molloy College in ECC Qarterfinals

March 02, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC- #6 UDC will face off against #3 Molloy College in the ECC Championship first round of play.

UDC Men's Basketball Falls to Molloy College in ECC Tournament Quarterfinals
UDC Men's Basketball Falls to Molloy College in ECC Tournament Quarterfinals

March 02, 2022

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team saw their season come to a close in the first round of the ECC Tournament amidst a 76-69 loss to Molloy College, Wednesday night at the Quealy Gymnasium.

UDC Men's Basketball Set to Face Off Against Molloy in ECC Quarterfinals
UDC Men's Basketball Set to Face Off Against Molloy in ECC Quarterfinals

February 28, 2022

West Babylon, N.Y. – After the completion of regular season play, the bracket for the ECC Men's Basketball Championship is now set.

Freshman Forward Phillip Brown Jr posted a double-double on 13 points and 14 rebounds while making 3 blocks and a steal to help lead the Firebirds to victory.
UDC Men's Basketball Defeats Mercy to Clinch the No. 6 Spot in the ECC Championship Playoffs

February 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team ended the regular season pulling through with an 80-71 victory over Mercy College, to secure the No.6 spot in the ECC Championship basketball tournament. The Firebirds ended wrapped up the regular season with a 9-19, 8-10 ECC record while the Mavericks fell to 6-19, 6-12 in conference play.

Hicks came off the bench to add 13 points going 5-7 from the field.
UDC Men's Basketball Outscored by STAC 113-73

February 23, 2022

SPARKHILL N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team fell to St Thomas Aquinas College 113-73, Wednesday evening at the Aquinas Hall.

Hartnel Haye Named ECC Defensive Player of the Week
Hartnel Haye Named ECC Defensive Player of the Week

February 21, 2022

BABYLON, N.Y.- Hartnel Haye was named this week's ECC Defensive Player of the week for his performance against the College of Staten Island this past weekend. Matthew Miller, Zander Torres, and Louis Mangeon all made the weekly honor roll as well.

UDC Names Athletic Complex After Noted Alumnus Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson
UDC Names Athletic Complex After Noted Alumnus Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson

February 19, 2022

WASHINGTON – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will honor the late Dr. Edwin B. Henderson by renaming its sports complex after him. Dr. Henderson was given the name “Grandfather of Black Basketball” for his legacy and contribution to sports in the District of Columbia.

Colon led the Firebirds with 18 points going 6-9 from the field and 3-6 from behind the arc.
Firebirds Hold Off Dolphins to Secure 82-73 Conference Victory

February 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s basketball team defeated the College of Staten Island 82-73, to secure another conference win, Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex.

Stone led the Firebirds with 22 points.
UDC Men's Basketball Falls at Roberts Wesleyan 95-87

February 12, 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team fell to conference foe Roberts Wesleyan College 95-87 on the road. The Firebirds fell to 7-18, 6-9 in league play, and the Redhawks improved to 9-9, 7-6 on the season.

UDC featured multiple double-figure scorers to reach 101 points.
Firebirds Triple-Figure Scoring Catapults them to 101-85 Conference Victory over the Purple Knights

February 09, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's men's basketball team secured a 101-85 point conference victory over the University of Bridgeport, Wednesday night at the UDC Sports Complex. The Firebirds improved to 7-17, 6-8 in conference play while the Purple Knights fell to 8-14, 5-8 in league play.

Jahmir Marable-Williams Earns Second East Coast Conference Player of the Week Honors: Three other Firebirds Make Weekly Honor Roll
Jahmir Marable-Williams Earns Second East Coast Conference Player of the Week Honors: Three other Firebirds Make Weekly Honor Roll

February 07, 2022

BABYLON, N.Y..- Jahmir Marable-Williams was named the ECC Player of the week for his performance last week. Hartnel Haye, Ronnasia Blatch-Huggins, and Iyanna Jackson also made it onto the weekly honor roll.