Firebirds Soar to 5-2!

Another win this past weekend and some big games coming up

Author

Tex Greene
March 31, 2025

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Happy Monday! The Firebirds took down the Jacksonville 95ers last Friday, bringing our season record to 5-2. We’ve also got two games later this week, so there’s plenty to be excited about! I’ll break it all down, but first, a word from today’s sponsor:

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A Win in Jacksonville 🔥

As you’re likely well aware, the Firebirds defeated the Savannah Buccaneers on Thursday in our STEM Education game. However, we also played the Jacksonville 95ers on Friday. The journey to Jacksonville is a long one; however, even with only nine players available, the Firebirds prevailed, winning 117-107. This brings the Firebirds’ record to 5-2, just behind the Tampa Bay Titans (6-1). With back-to-back wins, the Firebirds are looking to extend their streak this weekend.

Top performers:

Daequon Antoine: 12 points, 60% shooting from three

Shaq Dance: 26 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

Mason Harrell: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks

Previewing This Week’s Matchups 🏀

This action-packed Firebirds weekend begins on Saturday at 4 PM when the Firebirds take on the Jacksonville 95ers! We beat them last Friday, and we haven’t lost to them all season…let’s see if we can keep that going.

It’s also our college day game! We’re inviting college students, high school students, and members of college admissions office to recognize their scholastic achievements and offer a networking opportunity. Get your tickets for our College Day game here!

Additionally, we play Sunday afternoon, facing off against the Savannah Buccaneers. After Thursday’s win, the Firebirds’ record against the Buccaneers is 2-1: solid, but not commanding. If we score a win on Sunday, that’s a 3-1 series lead on Savannah.

It’s also our Friends and Family Day game! We’re inviting all our Firebird fans and their families to attend the game, as well as friends of the players and the Firebirds organization. Don’t hesitate; get your tickets for our Friends and Family game here!

A Special Guest At Our Games 🎷

The Firebirds are excited to introduce you to Danny Davenport! Better known as DSquared, Davenport is a recording artist, songwriter, and saxophonist from Washington DC, who’s currently based in Durham. He’s a 2016 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, where he majored in psychology with a minor in music. Equipped with a unique repertoire of Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, and AfroBeats, DSquared channels the expression of his life experiences through his music, creating a personable and relatable experience for his listeners.

DSquared will be performing the National Anthem for Saturday and Sunday’s games. Secure your tickets now to watch him and the Firebirds this weekend!

Your Morning Read 📚

If you haven’t read Julian Gamble’s basketball story, you definitely should. His journey spans three decades and playing basketball on three different continents, something you don’t see often from hoopers.

Make sure to stay tuned for Wednesday’s edition, as we have more news and updates on the way!

Until then,

-Tex