The Freed-Hardeman Lions continued to make their case to get back into the NAIA's Top 25, winning their fourth straight game after downing Blue Mountain (Miss.) College, 104-60, on Monday night in the Sports Center.
Freed-Hardeman, which received 13 votes in today's national poll, is now tied for second place in the conference with Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) and a half-game behind Union (Tenn.) for the top spot.
As they did two days ago against Mid-Continent (Ky.), the Lions exploded in the second half. Tonight, FHU led at halftime (44-33) but the Toppers were able to get within seven points early in the second half before the Lions caught fire.
After BMC's Mike Chatham made two free throws to make the score 48-41 with 17:05 to play, FHU (12-7, 5-1) took control by outscoring the Toppers 27-5 over the next eight minutes to turn a close game into a comfortable lead. The Lions made 11-of-16 shots during that stretch, including five 3-pointers.
The trend continued for the remainder of the game. After the Toppers got five unanswered points to make the score 79-55, FHU finished by outscoring BMC 25-5 in the game's final 7:18.
The Lions knocked down a season-high 15 3-pointers in the game, marking the fourth straight game in which FHU has connected on 10 or more from beyond the arc. Freed-Hardeman is 7-0 this season when making 10 or more 3-pointers. The Lions also out-rebounded the Toppers, 47-31.
Ken Bingham led all scorers with 24 points, while Jesse Moulton and Kyle Teichmann each had 15. Jonathan Milewski added a career-high 11 points and Zack Frey rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points, all of which came in the first half. Anthony Sampson posted his second straight game with double digits in assists, dishing out 10 tonight. The sophomore is averaging 7.1 assists per game over FHU's last seven contests.
The Lions also kept Renell Collins, BMC's leading scorer, in check. Collins, who was averaging 29.2 points per game in conference play entering tonight, was limited to nine points.
The Lions return to the floor on Thursday as they travel to face Lyon (Ark.) College at 8:00 PM.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Video Highlights from Trevecca 1/18
You can see some highlights from the Trevecca game at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xNaaXlOnGA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xNaaXlOnGA
Lions bust shooting slump, rout No. 11 Trevecca
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman Lions broke out of their recent 3-point slump and turned it into an 81-62 win over No. 11 Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) University on Monday night.
The Lions, who were shooting under 30 percent from behind the arc over their last seven games, knocked down 11-of-27 attempts tonight against a team that ranked second in the nation in 3-point percentage defense.
By contrast, Trevecca - who entered the game as the nation's top 3-point shooting team - missed on its first 13 shots from long distance.
FHU (9-7, 2-1) took a double-digit lead midway through the first half on the heels of an 13-2 run and led by as many as 16 points in the half before taking a 44-34 lead into halftime. Trevecca (12-5, 4-1) got back within nine points early in the second half, but the Lions the next seven points and never allowed the Trojans to get back within single digits again.
Ken Bingham had a big night for Freed-Hardeman with 21 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Kyle Teichmann added 15 points off the bench in place of Zack Frey, who was limited to 17 minutes because of foul trouble.
FHU returns to the floor on Thursday as the Lions visit Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College at 8:00 PM.
The Lions, who were shooting under 30 percent from behind the arc over their last seven games, knocked down 11-of-27 attempts tonight against a team that ranked second in the nation in 3-point percentage defense.
By contrast, Trevecca - who entered the game as the nation's top 3-point shooting team - missed on its first 13 shots from long distance.
FHU (9-7, 2-1) took a double-digit lead midway through the first half on the heels of an 13-2 run and led by as many as 16 points in the half before taking a 44-34 lead into halftime. Trevecca (12-5, 4-1) got back within nine points early in the second half, but the Lions the next seven points and never allowed the Trojans to get back within single digits again.
Ken Bingham had a big night for Freed-Hardeman with 21 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Kyle Teichmann added 15 points off the bench in place of Zack Frey, who was limited to 17 minutes because of foul trouble.
FHU returns to the floor on Thursday as the Lions visit Martin Methodist (Tenn.) College at 8:00 PM.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Thought for the day 1/14
I make my practices real hard because if a player is a quitter, I want him to quit in practice, not in a game. Bear Bryant - Former College Football Coach
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thought for the day 1/13
Sorry I've been slipping lately. Hope to start back posting more. But here's a thought for the day:
Discipline is the whole key to being successful. We all get 24 hours in a day. That's the only fair thing; it's the only thing that's equal. What we do is with those 24 hours is up to us. - Sam Huff, Former NFL Linebacker
Discipline is the whole key to being successful. We all get 24 hours in a day. That's the only fair thing; it's the only thing that's equal. What we do is with those 24 hours is up to us. - Sam Huff, Former NFL Linebacker
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Lions up two spots to No. 16 in latest NAIA poll
KANSAS CITY - The Freed-Hardeman Lions moved up two spots to No. 16 in the first regular season NAIA top 25 coaches poll released on Monday, Dec. 7.
The Lions (7-3) debuted at No. 18 in the pre-season poll for the first time since the 2002-03 season and rose based on strength of four wins over pre-season top 25 teams.
This is the ninth consecutive poll in which the Lions have appeared dating back to Jan. 19, 2009, marking the program's longest streak since the 2002-03 season when FHU was in 13 straight polls.
Pre-season TranSouth favorite Union (Tenn.) University moved up one spot to No. 10. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) and Martin Methodist (Tenn.) both were in the receiving votes category.
The Lions (7-3) debuted at No. 18 in the pre-season poll for the first time since the 2002-03 season and rose based on strength of four wins over pre-season top 25 teams.
This is the ninth consecutive poll in which the Lions have appeared dating back to Jan. 19, 2009, marking the program's longest streak since the 2002-03 season when FHU was in 13 straight polls.
Pre-season TranSouth favorite Union (Tenn.) University moved up one spot to No. 10. Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) and Martin Methodist (Tenn.) both were in the receiving votes category.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Freed toughs out a victory (From the Jackson Sun)
HENDERSON - No. 18 Freed-Hardeman toughed out a 68-61 win against Lindsey Wilson, but the Lions have the bumps and bruises to show for their fifth consecutive victory to start the season.
Although no one suffered major injuries and only 15 fouls were called on each team, both teams played through physical contact most of the night.
FHU senior center Zack Frey thrived in the intense environment, scoring a season-high 31 points.
Frey scored 17 of those in the second half when the Lions' offense attempted only 22 shots partly because of their 12 turnovers in the half.
"I would be fine if he took every shot," said FHU coach Jason Shelton. "He is an All-America post player and a senior ... and I thought we did a nice job of getting the ball inside to him.
"(Frey) isn't going to handle the ball and create his own shot, so it takes teamwork to get the ball to him. He took a pounding on the inside, but each team only shot nine free throws so there was no bias in the officiating."
Frey was three points shy of his career-high 34, and finished the night 13-of-17 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.
"We knew this was going to be a physical game because Lindsey Wilson plays in a really physical (Mid-South) league," Frey said. "(Shelton) just told us to stay aggressive, and that's what we did.
"The biggest thing so far this season has been the productiveness of transfer Ken Bingham and our freshmen."
Frey scored the first nine FHU points to help the Lions get a 13-2 lead, highlighted by a three-point play to finish a possession that included four offensive rebounds.
The Lions owned a 39-22 rebounding edge, including a 12-5 offensive rebounding advantage.
Lindsey Wilson cut into FHU's lead several times, but a Jesse Moulton steal and layup extended the halftime lead to 36-24.
Moulton and Kirtiss Brown scored nine points each with Frey being the only double-digit scorer. Moulton and Logan Greer added seven rebounds each.
Frey dominated the start of the second half with six points in the opening minutes and FHU took its biggest lead at 49-30.
The Blue Raiders answered with a 16-6 run that cut the FHU lead to 55-46 with 9:50 remaining when Eric McPherson scored three of his team-high 15 points.
Despite slugglish offensive play, FHU never let Lindsey Wilson closer than seven points.
The Blue Raiders tight defense combined with FHU's 19 turnovers helped contribute to the Lions lowest point total of the season with 68 points, but Lindsey Wilson's 61 points is also the second-fewest FHU has allowed.
"Lindsey Wilson is an experienced team that makes the NAIA tournament most years, so we knew they weren't going away," Shelton said. "We made some good adjustments on defense, and we took away some things they like to do."
Lindsey Wilson (3-2) is the third team FHU (5-0) has beaten that is involved in the NAIA poll.
The Lions beat No. 20 Auburn-Montgomery and No. 21 Tougaloo and the Blue Raiders were receiving votes this preseason.
Ten of FHU's opponents are currently ranked in the Top 25, including No. 8 Florida Southern from NCAA Division II.
FHU continues it's brutal non-conference Saturday with a trip to Campbellsville (receiving votes), and its next three opponents after that are ranked.
"We are preparing for the TranSouth, and these are also the types of games that are played in the NAIA national tournament," Shelton said. "Coaches have asked me why I scheduled this way, and I say I am a lazy scheduler and I will say yes to anybody who wants to play."
-Matt Vines, 425-9634
Although no one suffered major injuries and only 15 fouls were called on each team, both teams played through physical contact most of the night.
FHU senior center Zack Frey thrived in the intense environment, scoring a season-high 31 points.
Frey scored 17 of those in the second half when the Lions' offense attempted only 22 shots partly because of their 12 turnovers in the half.
"I would be fine if he took every shot," said FHU coach Jason Shelton. "He is an All-America post player and a senior ... and I thought we did a nice job of getting the ball inside to him.
"(Frey) isn't going to handle the ball and create his own shot, so it takes teamwork to get the ball to him. He took a pounding on the inside, but each team only shot nine free throws so there was no bias in the officiating."
Frey was three points shy of his career-high 34, and finished the night 13-of-17 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.
"We knew this was going to be a physical game because Lindsey Wilson plays in a really physical (Mid-South) league," Frey said. "(Shelton) just told us to stay aggressive, and that's what we did.
"The biggest thing so far this season has been the productiveness of transfer Ken Bingham and our freshmen."
Frey scored the first nine FHU points to help the Lions get a 13-2 lead, highlighted by a three-point play to finish a possession that included four offensive rebounds.
The Lions owned a 39-22 rebounding edge, including a 12-5 offensive rebounding advantage.
Lindsey Wilson cut into FHU's lead several times, but a Jesse Moulton steal and layup extended the halftime lead to 36-24.
Moulton and Kirtiss Brown scored nine points each with Frey being the only double-digit scorer. Moulton and Logan Greer added seven rebounds each.
Frey dominated the start of the second half with six points in the opening minutes and FHU took its biggest lead at 49-30.
The Blue Raiders answered with a 16-6 run that cut the FHU lead to 55-46 with 9:50 remaining when Eric McPherson scored three of his team-high 15 points.
Despite slugglish offensive play, FHU never let Lindsey Wilson closer than seven points.
The Blue Raiders tight defense combined with FHU's 19 turnovers helped contribute to the Lions lowest point total of the season with 68 points, but Lindsey Wilson's 61 points is also the second-fewest FHU has allowed.
"Lindsey Wilson is an experienced team that makes the NAIA tournament most years, so we knew they weren't going away," Shelton said. "We made some good adjustments on defense, and we took away some things they like to do."
Lindsey Wilson (3-2) is the third team FHU (5-0) has beaten that is involved in the NAIA poll.
The Lions beat No. 20 Auburn-Montgomery and No. 21 Tougaloo and the Blue Raiders were receiving votes this preseason.
Ten of FHU's opponents are currently ranked in the Top 25, including No. 8 Florida Southern from NCAA Division II.
FHU continues it's brutal non-conference Saturday with a trip to Campbellsville (receiving votes), and its next three opponents after that are ranked.
"We are preparing for the TranSouth, and these are also the types of games that are played in the NAIA national tournament," Shelton said. "Coaches have asked me why I scheduled this way, and I say I am a lazy scheduler and I will say yes to anybody who wants to play."
-Matt Vines, 425-9634
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