Grimes Reaches 1,000 Points as Tech Women Dominate Cumberlands
Reghan Grimes entered the season just five points shy of joining the 1,000-point club. On Monday night, the Tennessee Tech senior exploded for 24 points, leading all scorers and guiding the Golden Eagles to a 92-67 win against the University of the Cumberlands at the Eblen Center.
Key Performances and Team Stats
- Grimes shot 7-for-13 from the field and 10-for-11 from the free-throw line, fueling Tech’s offense.
- Chloe Larry contributed 17 points, while Tulsa transfer Cam Mathews scored a career-high 13 points; both drilled three 3-pointers each.
- Reagan Hurst made a notable return from injury by scoring 10 points in her first regular-season game since missing last year’s start.
Game Overview
The Golden Eagles showed efficient shooting, finishing the game with nearly 50% accuracy by hitting 30 of 61 shots. They made 10 of 22 three-point attempts and converted 22 of 33 free throws.
Despite strong shooting, foul trouble posed challenges. Tennessee Tech was called for 33 fouls, with seven players close to fouling out. This allowed the visiting Patriots 50 free-throw attempts, hitting 32 for 64% accuracy.
Joy Kendrick, who went 12-for-15 from the free-throw line, led Cumberlands with 21 points despite a 4-for-15 performance from the field.
Author's Summary
Reghan Grimes ignited Tennessee Tech's strong start with 24 points, helping the Golden Eagles overcome foul issues and secure a convincing win over Cumberlands.