JACKSON, Tenn. - 2/5/2005 - The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University Bulldogs took over sole possesion of first place in the TranSouth Conference men's standings with a 79-54 win over Freed-Hardeman University. The Bulldogs improved to 16-7 overall and 4-1 in league play. This was their fourth win in a row.
The Lady Bulldogs of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ lost their third conference game of the season as they fell 70-60 to the Lady Lions of Freed-Hardeman. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ dropped to 21-3 on the season and 3-3 in conference play. This marks the first time in the history of the TranSouth Conference (started 1996) that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has tallied three losses. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has won has won all eight TranSouth regular season title before this season.
In the men's game, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ closes out the first half with a 21-5 run to take a 42-16 halftime lead over Freed-Hardeman. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ used a big nights from their four big guys to earn this win. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ was led by Ben Frederick with 17 points, Bruno Martinessi with 16 points, Pierry Valmera with 11 points, and Cortney Jones with 11 points. Michael Palmer and Marcus Cooper added nine points each. Freed-Hardeman was paced by Clint Haynes with 13 points. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ shot .552 (32-58) from the field and held the Lions to just .339 (20-59) shooting. Neither team shot well from behind the arc as Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ posted 4-of-14 (.286) while Freed-Hardeman made just 5-of-21 (.238). Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ was without their leading scorer in Corey Burkett.
In the women's game, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Freed-Hardeman finished a first half that had five ties and seven lead changes with a 31-31 tie going into the intermission. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ led by as many as six points during the first half, while the Lady Lions led by as many as five points during the first half. The second half was much of the season with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ taking a six point out of the gate. Freed-Hardeman rallied to tie the game at the 9:18 minute mark and would not trail again. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ managed to tie the game on four different occations, but cold second half shooting hurt the Lady Bulldogs down the stretch in the 70-60 loss. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ was led by Stephane Clark with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Merideth Richardson added 16 points including 4-of-14 three pointers. Freed-Hardeman had five players in double figures led by Kari Bishop with 16 points. Ashlee Robertson added 15 points, Stacy Myers scored 12 points, Julie Hayes added 12 points, and Stacey Bullard scored 10 points. Freed-Hardeman again shot lights out from behind the arc against Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ by making 6-of-11 (.545), while Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ managed just 6-of-22 (.273).
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