Cindy Anderson
Cindy Tucker Anderson came to Freed-Hardeman in 1979 from Linden, TN,, having been an All-District and All-Regional selection at Perry County High School. She joined the Lady Lions when Freed-Hardeman was re-instating women's basketball in the intercollegiate program. She became a powerful fore and steadying influence in the team's early years. Her all-around play led the Lady Lions to the NAIA District 24 playoffs in 1981 and 1982. On several nights Cindy led the team in scoring, rebounding and assists. FHU Coach Dewdrop Rowlett labeled her the "blue collar" player of the team. She was the team captain her junior and senior years and was chosen the Senior Athlete of the Year by the yearbook staff.
In addition to her outstanding career on the court, she was an outstanding student. She had the team's best academic average all four years of her college career.