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2025-26 UDC Men's Basketball News

Firebirds’ Second-Half Push Falls Short in 89–78 Loss to Goldey-Beacom
Firebirds’ Second-Half Push Falls Short in 89–78 Loss to Goldey-Beacom

November 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team closed out Day 2 of the ECC/CACC Conference Challenge on Saturday afternoon, falling 89–78 to Goldey-Beacom despite a strong first half and a career performance from Michael Harrell.

Strong First Half Overshadowed by Second-Half Turnovers as Firebirds Fall to Wilmington
Strong First Half Overshadowed by Second-Half Turnovers as Firebirds Fall to Wilmington

November 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men’s basketball team opened the 2025–26 season at home on Friday night, showing early promise before a difficult second half shifted momentum, resulting in a 93–73 loss to Wilmington (Del.) in the ECC/CACC Conference Challenge at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex

FIREBIRDS ANNOUNCE 2024-25 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FIREBIRDS ANNOUNCE 2024-25 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

November 03, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Department of Athletics is excited to announce that season tickets for the 2024-25 Firebirds basketball season are now on sale! Fans can secure their seats at the UDC Sports Complex and experience every moment of Firebird action up close as both the men’s and women’s basketball programs look to make another run through East Coast Conference play.

FIREBIRDS WELCOME JASON A. ARMSTRONG AS NEW MEN’S BASKETBALL ASSISTANT COACH
FIREBIRDS WELCOME JASON A. ARMSTRONG AS NEW MEN’S BASKETBALL ASSISTANT COACH

November 03, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball program has announced the addition of Jason Armstrong as its new Assistant Coach for the 2025–26 season. Armstrong joins the Firebirds’ staff with an impressive background in player development, recruiting, and program leadership across multiple levels of competitive basketball.

FIREBIRDS ANNOUNCE 2025–26 MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
FIREBIRDS ANNOUNCE 2025–26 MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

October 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Men's Basketball team has officially announced its 2025–26 schedule, featuring 13 home games and a competitive slate of East Coast Conference (ECC) and non-conference matchups. Under the direction of Head Coach Mike Riley, the Firebirds will look to rise in the standings after being picked 7th in the ECC Preseason Coaches Poll.