2022-23 Lions Basketball News
FHU sees season conclude in Kansas City
March 14, 2023
The No. 5-seeded Freed-Hardeman University lions went cold in the waning minutes of their NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship Presented by Ballogy round of 16 game against No. 1-seeded Grace (Ind.) College Lancers. In the last 10 minutes of play, FHU was 4-15 from the field while the Lancers pounded the paint to end FHU's season with an 86-67 loss.
Six Lions honored as Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athletes
March 09, 2023
Less than 24 hours after punching their ticket to the 2023 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship in Kansas City, six Freed-Hardeman University Lion basketball players were awarded for their hard work not only on the hardwood but in the classroom.
Lions climb back to best Grenadiers
March 07, 2023
The (RV) Freed-Hardeman University Lions found themselves trailing the No. 3 seed Indiana University Southeast Grenadiers from 6:33 of the first half until a late push helped the Lions reclaim the lead at 6:33 of the second half. The Lions' seven 3-point FGs and going 16-24 from the free-throw line saw the hosts stamp their name in the regional final.
Elite was earned as Lions overcome 20-point deficit to win MSC title
February 27, 2023
For the third time this season, the No. 21 Freed-Hardeman University Lions lined up across the court from the No. 8 Georgetown (Ky.) College Tigers. After splitting the regular season series, the largest time the big cats faced off was in Monday's Mid-South Conference Championship Final. Despite trailing by 16 points at the break, FHU clawed their way to their first MSC Champion banner with a 69-68 win.
Scurlock's double-double leads Lions to MSC final
February 26, 2023
Hunter Scurlock was the model of perfection for the No. 21 Freed-Hardeman University Lions in Sunday's Mid-South Conference Semifinal. The senior was 8-8 from the field while grabbing 11 rebounds to help the Lions defeat the No. 24 Thomas More (Ky.) University Saints 72-61.
Lions dominate the glass, roll to semifinals with win
February 25, 2023
The No. 21 Freed-Hardeman University Lions out-rebounded the Campbellsville (Ky.) University Tigers by 18 boards in the Mid-South Conference Tournament Quarterfinals on the way to an 86-68 win.
Scurlock MSC Defensive Player of the Year, three others honored as All-Conference
February 24, 2023
The Mid-South Conference 2022-23 Men’s Basketball Awards were announced Friday.
Brewer Sports Center selected as 2023 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship First & Second Rounds site
February 23, 2023
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on Thursday the final group of hosts for the 2023 NAIA Men’s and Women’s Basketball National Championship First & Second Rounds, presented by Ballogy.
Jackson Bennett tabbed Champion of Character, Lions lead MSC with Academic All-Conference
February 22, 2023
The 2023 Mid-South Conference Men's Basketball Champions of Character team has been released, conference officials announced on Wednesday. Sixty-five Mid-South Conference men's basketball student-athletes earned Academic All MSC honors, conference officials announced on Wednesday.
Lions use late push to scoot past FireHawks
February 16, 2023
Second-half heroics from the No. 22 Freed-Hardeman University Lions claim victory in a wire-to-wire Mid-South matchup with the (RV) University of Tennessee Southern FireHawks with a 76-63 final.
Lions bounce back with big win
February 11, 2023
After dropping their third straight game, the No. 22 Freed-Hardeman University Lions found the win column in a major way by topping the No. 16 Thomas More (Ky.) University Saints 65-57 to complete the season sweep.
Short bench, two OTs too much for Lions
February 04, 2023
A desperation 3-pointer from the hosting Bethel (Tenn.) University Wildcats forced overtime in Saturday's matinee contest against the No. 14 Freed-Hardeman University Lions. After both squads posted 14 points in overtime, a second was necessary, where the Lions had two players foul out to see the Lions lose their fourth game in five tries with a 95-88 final score.
Buzzer-beater stuns Lions in loss
January 28, 2023
After Hunter Scurlock's layup tied Saturday's matinee matchup between the No. 14 Freed-Hardeman University Lions and the University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) Patriots, FHU needed a defensive stop to force overtime. The defense clamped down, but a 3-pointer from UC's JJ Ramey as the horn sounded stunned the Lions in an 82-79 defeat.
Timely buckets lead Lions to victory over Tigers
January 26, 2023
A clash of conference heavyweights was on display Thursday night with the No. 14 Freed-Hardeman University Lions hosting the No. 10 Georgetown (Ky.) College Tigers. With both teams atop the Mid-South Conference standings, the Lions would need to avenge their loss to the Tigers on January 7 to claim the top spot on the Mid-South standings. FHU took their vengeance on the Tigers with a 72-56 victory in a low-scoring battle.
Timely threes from Bears buries Lions for second MSC loss
January 19, 2023
The (RV) Shawnee State (Ohio) University Bears bucketed 10 3-pointers while tallying 18 second-chance points to hand No. 8 Freed-Hardeman University's Lions a 76-66 defeat.
No. 8 Lions take care of Tigers
January 14, 2023