The Basics
Score: Roberts Wesleyan 77-90 Dist. Columbia
Record: Roberts Wesleyan 3-4, 0-1 | Dist. Columbia 3-6, 1-0
Location: Voller Athletic Center – Rochester, N.Y.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan men's basketball dropped their East Coast Conference opener at home to District of Columbia Friday evening, 90-77.

The Redhawks saw four players score in double-digits, but it wasn't enough as the visitors shot a red-hot 71.0 percent from the field in the second half.

How It Happened
Roberts Wesleyan led 32-30 at the half and led by one points with less than nine minutes to play before the Firebirds went on a 16-1 run over three and a half minutes to take a commanding lead.

The Redhawks got some points back and trailed 79-72 with just over a minute remaining, however District of Columbia closed out the game by outscoring the home team 11-5 to seal the win.

Key Stat
The Firebirds were 22 of 31 from the field in the second half to help finish the game shooting 56.3 percent from the field over the entire game.

Inside the Numbers
- Roberts Wesleyan was out-rebounded 47 to 27 as the Firebirds tallied 24 defensive rebounds.
- As a team, Roberts Wesleyan turned the ball over 10 times compared the Firebirds' 14 miscues.

"Dare's" Impact
Sophomore forward Malik Dare was a perfect 5 of 5 at the free-throw line as he added 13 points in the loss. From the field, Dare was an effective 4 of 5.

Up Next
Roberts Wesleyan will hit the road next weekend when they visit Bridgeport on Friday with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m.