Grimes Reaches 1,000 Points as Tech Women Defeat Cumberlands
Reghan Grimes, a senior at Tennessee Tech, needed just five points to join the 1,000-point club but ended up scoring 24 points to lead the Golden Eagles to a 92-67 victory over the University of the Cumberlands at the Eblen Center.
Key Performances
- Grimes was 7-for-13 from the field and 10-for-11 from the free-throw line.
- Chloe Larry added 17 points.
- Tulsa transfer Cam Mathews scored a career-high 13 points, including three 3-pointers.
- Reagan Hurst made a strong return, scoring 10 points in her first game back after an injury prior to last season.
Team Shooting and Challenges
The Golden Eagles shot nearly 50 percent overall (30-for-61), including 10-for-22 from three-point range and 22-for-33 at the free-throw line. However, foul trouble was a concern as Tech committed 33 fouls, with seven players close to disqualification.
"Reagan Hurst scored 10 points in her first regular-season game back following an injury before the start of last season's campaign."
This foul count gave the visiting Patriots 50 trips to the free-throw line, where they hit 32 shots at a 64-percent rate. Joy Kendrick led Cumberlands with 21 points, despite poor shooting from the field at 4-for-15, and was 12-for-15 at the free-throw line.
"Joy Kendrick, who was 12-for-15 at the stripe, led Cumberlands with 21 points despite going 4-for-15 from the field."
By Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Summary
Reghan Grimes' standout scoring helped Tennessee Tech secure an impressive win despite foul difficulties, highlighting a strong team effort and key player returns.