Firebirds Defeated By Bears at Home

Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team suffered an 82-70 loss to Bloomfield College on Saturday afternoon at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. Despite a strong effort, the Firebirds were unable to keep pace with Bloomfield's high-scoring offense.

Bloomfield took control early, leading 46-39 at halftime behind Hearns' dominant scoring. UDC closed the gap briefly in the second half, but a 36-point second-half performance by Bloomfield sealed the victory for the visiting team.

Khyrie Staten led UDC with 15 points and 5 assists, while Greg Williams added 14 points, including 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc. Gene Anderson contributed 6 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks in a strong defensive effort.

Key Performances

• Khyrie Staten: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
• Greg Williams: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4-of-5 three-point shooting
• Gene Anderson: 6 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks
• Vernon Simmons: 13 points off the bench, 2 steals
• Elijah Crawford: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks

Team Statistics

• Field Goals: UDC 26-61 (42.6%), Bloomfield 33-71 (46.5%)
• Three-Point Shooting: UDC 7-18 (38.9%), Bloomfield 7-19 (36.8%)
• Free Throws: UDC 11-12 (91.7%), Bloomfield 9-17 (52.9%)
• Rebounds: UDC 34, Bloomfield 46
• Turnovers: UDC 18, Bloomfield 16

UDC (2-3) is back at home next Tuesday for a match up against Holy Family University at 7:45pm.