Bulldogs Take Quick Trip to Take on Freed-Hardeman
HENDERSON, Tenn. – For the second time this season, the Fisk University Bulldogs will head I-40 west, this time to take on the Freed-Hardeman University Lions. The Bulldogs (3-6) are coming off two straight losses in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference play. Today, they will return to their tough out-of-conference schedule against a Lions team that is 7-2 with two wins over Tougaloo College, a team that Fisk lost to Saturday. It will be another challenge for the Bulldogs, who hold a 2-6 record all-time against Freed.
"We have to get back to winning, but this will be another tough one," said Head Coach Kenny Anderson. "The last time we were here, they handled us well. They are well-coached and will present a challenge for us. We play well, and we have a chance."
The pre-conference schedule for the Fisk University Bulldogs has been one the toughest in the country. Two exhibition games against NCAA DI programs Tennessee State University and Austin Peay State University, coupled with games against NCAA DII, the University Alabama Huntsville, Edward Waters University, and Clark Atlanta University, helped to build confidence.
The WMG "Pick 2 Click" for the game is Tyon Thompson.
Game 10: Fisk University (3-6) at Freed-Hardeman (7-2)
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 5 | 7:00 p.m. (CST)
Watch: https://gofhulions.com/sports/2023/8/9/lion-digital-network.aspx
Live Stats: http://statb.us/b/482679
Location: Brewer Sports Center, Henderson, Tennessee
Quick Hits
New Athletic Director with Old Roots Bringing New Direction
On October 6. 2023, Valencia Jordan was announced as the new Director of Athletics. Jordan returned to Fisk after playing basketball in 1981-82. She gained experience as the Assistant Athletic Director at Tennessee State University. She also coached volleyball and women's basketball there.
Anderson's Tough Schedule Will Be Key When Conference Play Starts
With two NCAA D1 teams (TSU and Austin Peay) on the schedule, one might think that head coach Kenny Anderson is setting his team up for failure. Anderson scheduled them, and NAIA powers Faulkner (AL) University, Clark Atlanta, Freed-Hardeman University, Bethel University, Life University, and Wilberforce University to set his team up for success once the conference season rolls around.
Spicy Wings
Anderson has some athletic wings at his disposal, in Jayden Lockett, Tyon Thompson, and Blake Goodman. Already this season, the three have shown up huge. Lockett, a former Mr. Basketball candidate in Tennessee, is filling the scoresheet with "Scottie Pippen" type numbers. Against Wilberforce, he had a triple-double of 18 points, 12 boards, and ten helpers. Thompson scored 22 points against Wilberforce, including the game-winning shot, and Goodman had 36 points against Faulkner.
The Trees Are Growing Around Good Trouble U
Anderson jumped into the transfer portal to get a much bigger lineup. Two transfer players will have to sit out until they are qualified. Brazilian import Hamilton Wallace is the tallest recruit for Anderson at 7'1, Tyree Martin is 6'9, and freshman Solomon Mustafa-Reid is 6'8. He played in his first game this season against Wilberforce.
"We now look like a college team," said Anderson. "These guys will help us in the paint on both ends."
NEXT UP:
The Bulldogs will return home for two games on Thursday and Saturday, GCAC foes Wiley University and Philander Smith College.