Grimes Reaches 1,000 Points as Tech Women Dominate Cumberlands
Reghan Grimes needed only five points at the season's start to join the 1,000-point club. Instead, the Tennessee Tech senior exploded for 24 points, leading all scorers in Monday night’s 92-67 win against the University of the Cumberlands at the Eblen Center.
Key Player Performances
- Grimes shot 7-for-13 from the field and was nearly perfect at the free-throw line, hitting 10-of-11.
- Chloe Larry contributed 17 points, including three 3-pointers.
- Tulsa transfer Cam Mathews posted a career-high 13 points, also sinking three 3-pointers.
- Reagan Hurst marked her return with 10 points in her first regular-season game since last year’s injury.
Team Shooting and Foul Trouble
Tennessee Tech shot nearly 50 percent overall, making 30 of 61 shots, with a 10-for-22 performance from three-point range and 22-for-33 at the free-throw line.
However, foul trouble almost hindered the Golden Eagles. They committed 33 fouls, with seven players close to fouling out, giving the visiting Patriots numerous free-throw chances.
Cumberlands’ Effort
Joy Kendrick, who scored 21 points, led the Patriots by going 12-for-15 at the free-throw line despite a 4-for-15 shooting performance from the field.
The Patriots attempted 50 free throws, making 32 for a 64 percent conversion rate.
By Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Author’s summary: Reghan Grimes led Tennessee Tech to a commanding opening victory, reaching a scoring milestone while teammates contributed key performances despite foul challenges.