Freed-Hardeman University - News

[FHU News] FHU welcomes Bobby Bowden for 2012 SAC Benefit

John Armstrong — 2011-12-05T15:01:02-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - Legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden has been announced as the featured speaker at the Freed-Hardeman University Sports Advisory Council Benefit Dinner on April, 28, 2012.

[Men's Basketball] Cumberland pulls away late, sends Lions to conference loss

John Armstrong — 2012-02-04T20:19:02-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - Cumberland (Tenn.) University made 10 first half 3-pointers to build a 54-42 lead, then made 24 free throws in the second half on its way to a 94-78 win over Freed-Hardeman on Saturday in the Brewer Sports Center.

[Women's Basketball] Shumpert scores career-high 34 to lead FHU to victory

John Armstrong — 2012-02-04T20:15:38-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - On several occasions in her career, Freed-Hardeman's Natalie Shumpert has demonstrated an ability to take over a game.

[Men's Basketball] FHU to participate in TranSouth Canned Food Drive

John Armstrong — 2012-02-03T11:17:23-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University Athletics will conduct a food drive in conjunction with the TranSouth Conference on Feb. 16 to benefit The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center in Henderson. Fans are encouraged to join FHU athletes and coaches as they seek to feed the hungry by bringing canned goods or other nonperishable food items to the game.

[Men's Basketball] Lions use late run to hold off Toppers, 67-59

John Armstrong — 2012-02-02T23:20:33-06:00

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. - The Freed-Hardeman Lions tied a season-low in points, but still managed to pick up a road win over Blue Mountain (Miss.) College, holding off the Toppers for a 67-59 win on Thursday night to start the second half of conference play.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Lions start hot on the way to win over Blue Mountain

John Armstrong — 2012-02-02T20:59:12-06:00

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. - The No. 2 Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions got off to a hot start, then cruised to a 77-50 win over Blue Mountain (Miss.) College on Thursday night as the second half of conference play began.

[Baseball] Threat of rain cancels opening weekend for Lions

John Armstrong — 2012-02-02T10:48:18-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - The threat of rain over the weekend has forced the cancellation of the Freed-Hardeman Lions' season-opening series with Georgetown (Ky.) College.

[Men's Basketball] Lion basketball raises money for local cancer charity

John Armstrong — 2012-02-02T10:16:30-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Freed-Hardeman University Lion basketball team helped raise money as part of the American Cancer Society/NABC's annual "Coaches vs. Cancer" weekend.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Lions down one spot to No. 2 in latest NAIA poll

John Armstrong — 2012-02-01T21:45:42-06:00

KANSAS CITY - After a tough road loss to Lyon (Ark.) College last Thursday, the Lady Lions moved down to No. 2 in the latest NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Poll.

[Baseball] PREVIEW: Five keys to Lions' success in 2012

John Armstrong — 2012-02-01T16:13:13-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - It may not seem like it is time, but the Freed-Hardeman Lion baseball season opens this weekend.

[Men's Basketball] Lions dominant in 83-57 win over Wildcats

John Armstrong — 2012-01-28T23:26:01-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - A strong defensive and rebounding effort helped the Freed-Hardeman Lions breeze past visiting Bethel (Tenn.) University, 83-57, on Saturday afternoon in the Brewer Sports Center.

[Women's Basketball] Lady Lions bounce back with big win over Bethel

John Armstrong — 2012-01-28T21:59:43-06:00

HENDERSON, Tenn. - Two days after suffering their first on-court loss of the season after one of their worst shooting performances of the season, the No. 1 Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions bounced back in a big way and cruised to a 71-47 win over visiting Bethel (Tenn.) University on Saturday afternoon.

[Men's Basketball] Changes reap dividends as FHU wins big over Lyon

John Armstrong — 2012-01-26T23:24:04-06:00

BATESVILLE, Ark. - Freed-Hardeman head coach Jason Shelton went with a slightly different starting five for Thursday night's game at Lyon (Ark.) College, and it paid off.

[Women's Basketball] Cold shooting catches up to FHU in loss at Lyon

John Armstrong — 2012-01-26T19:39:08-06:00

BATESVILLE, Ark. - The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions have managed to survive several poor shooting performances throughout the season. Tonight, however, it finally caught up to them.

[Women's Basketball] FHU takes unanimous No. 1 spot in latest NAIA rankings

John Armstrong — 2012-01-24T14:48:41-06:00

KANSAS CITY - The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions held their spot as the top-ranked team in the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Poll, but garnered one more first-place vote than last week to be the unanimous selection in the fifth poll of the season.