Grimes Reaches 1,000 Points as Tech Women Secure Win Over Cumberlands
Tennessee Tech senior Reghan Grimes needed just five points to join the 1,000-point club but ended up scoring 24 points to lead all scorers in Monday night's game. The Golden Eagles defeated the University of the Cumberlands 92-67 at the Eblen Center.
Key Performances
- Reghan Grimes shot 7-for-13 from the field and 10-for-11 from the free-throw line, leading the Golden Eagles to a 1-0 season start.
- Chloe Larry contributed 17 points, including three three-pointers.
- Tulsa transfer Cam Mathews scored a career-high 13 points, hitting three three-pointers.
- Reagan Hurst returned from injury to score 10 points in her first regular-season game since last season.
Team Shooting and Fouls
Tech shot nearly 50% overall, going 30-for-61 from the field, 10-for-22 from three-point range, and 22-for-33 at the free-throw line. However, the team faced challenges due to 33 fouls, with seven players close to foul trouble.
The visiting Patriots took advantage of this, shooting 50 free throws and making 32 (64%).
Joy Kendrick led Cumberlands with 21 points, shooting 12-for-15 at the free-throw line despite going 4-for-15 from the field.
By Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Summary: Reghan Grimes' strong performance highlights Tennessee Tech's solid shooting and resilience as they overcame foul issues to beat Cumberlands convincingly.