Posted: Jan 08, 2025

Firebirds Fall to St. Thomas Aquinas in High-Scoring Matchup

Dist. Columbia

(3-9, 1-3 ECC)

St. Thomas Aquinas

(10-6, 2-2 ECC)

Final

Dist. Columbia (3-9, 1-3 ECC)

St. Thomas Aquinas (10-6, 2-2 ECC)

Game Leaders

Dist. Columbia

Pts: Greg Williams - 18

Reb: Gene Anderson - 7

Ast: Tevin Curtis - 4

St. Thomas Aquinas

Pts: Hartnel Haye - 15

Reb: 2 Players (#02, #13) - 8

Ast: Derrick James - 6

Team Stats

Dist. Columbia

St. Thomas Aquinas

Field Goals

(28-61)

(37-77)

Field Goal %

45.9%

48.1%

Rebounds

Assists

Turnovers

Pts off Turnovers

2nd Chance Pts

Pts in the Paint

Fastbreak Pts

Bench Pts

Full stats

Sparkhill, NY — The University of the District of Columbia men's basketball team fell 97-73 to St. Thomas Aquinas College at Aquinas Hall. Despite their strong offensive efforts the Firebirds couldn't overcome their plague of turnovers.

The Spartans established control early, building a 10-point lead at halftime (47-37) and continuing their dominance in the second half. UDC shot an efficient 45.9% from the field, but St. Thomas Aquinas outpaced the Firebirds with 48.1% shooting and a commanding performance on the boards, outrebounding UDC 42-28.

Greg Williams led the Firebirds with 18 points, including 4 three-pointers, while Mikhai Arnold added 14 points and 4 rebounds off the bench. Tevin Curtis chipped in with 10 points and 4 assists. St. Thomas Aquinas' Hartnel Haye and Luis Risquez combined for 27 points and 12 rebounds.

Key Performances

Greg Williams (UDC): 18 points, 4 three-pointers
Mikhai Arnold (UDC): 14 points, 4 rebounds
Tevin Curtis (UDC): 10 points, 4 assisists

Team Statistics

Field Goals: UDC 28-61 (45.9%), STAC 37-77 (48.1%)
Three-Point Shooting: UDC 8-19 (42.1%), STAC 7-19 (36.8%)
Free Throws: UDC 9-12 (75.0%), STAC 16-28 (57.1%)
Rebounds: UDC 28, STAC 42
Turnovers: UDC 26, STAC 15

Up next UDC (3-9, 1-3 ECC) will head back to N.Y to continue conference play on Saturday against Mercy University. The game is slated to begin at 2pm.