HENDERSON, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman Lions scored three times in the second half in their home opener on Friday, turning a tight match into a comfortable win as FHU downed Columbia International (S.C.) University, 4-0, on the first day of the 2012 Lions Cup Invitational.

The first period saw several chances for FHU (13 shots) but only one was converted when Christopher Campbell opened the scoring in the 30th minute after taking a through ball from Liam Morran down near the end line, then firing a shot to the far post.

Continuing to dominate the run of play early in the second half, the Lions were finally able to start to pull away starting with a Stefano Basso strike in the 56th minute. Basso picked up a deflected ball, took a couple of touches to the left and fired a hard shot into the upper right corner.

Nine minutes later, Philipp Baier made it a 3-0 FHU lead after taking a ball in the box, dribbling through three defenders and finishing to the right post.

The Lions got their final goal in the 75th minute when Basso sent an indirect kick curving into the box to Luke Dendis, who one-touched it into the net for his first collegiate goal.

FHU (2-1) dominated the match, out-shooting the Rams 21-3 and held a 12-1 edge in shots on goal. Hunter Yoches stopped the only on-frame shot he saw to post a clean sheet.

The Lions face Talladega (Ala.) College tomorrow at 8:00 PM.