Jeremy Wright, Sports Information Intern

HENDERSON, Tenn. – The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions basketball team (7-3, 4-0 AMC) defeated Rust College (9-2) 78-48 in its first home game since November 23 on Saturday afternoon.

The two teams traded buckets to start the game, but a run to end the first quarter gave the Lady Lions a 10-point lead. In the second quarter, they put their foot on the gas and did not let up and took a 40-24 lead into halftime.

Rust would score the first five points of the second half before Jamie Crum would light up from deep, knocking down three in a row, to spark the Lady Lions for the rest of the game. The lead for the Lady Lions would stretch to 34 en route to an easy 30-point victory.

The Lady Lions were led by Haylee Croom who notched a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds, and Chynia Brooks who also toted a double-double in the win with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Lady Lions shot 47 percent from the field and 8-for-8 from the free-throw line in the win.

The Lady Lions will be back in action on Thursday at home as they matchup with Hannibal-LaGrange in AMC play. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m.