Grimes Reaches 1,000 Points as Tech Women Dominate Cumberlands
Reghan Grimes needed just five points to join the 1,000-point club at the start of the season, but she far exceeded that with 24 points to lead the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles to a 92-67 win over the University of the Cumberlands on Monday night at the Eblen Center.
Key Player Performances
- Grimes shot 7-for-13 from the field and an impressive 10-for-11 from the free-throw line, spearheading the Golden Eagles' offense (1-0).
- Chloe Larry added 17 points, while Tulsa transfer Cam Mathews scored a career-high 13 points. Both contributed three 3-pointers each.
- Reagan Hurst returned from injury to score 10 points in her first regular-season game after missing last season’s start.
Team Shooting and Fouls
The team shot nearly 50 percent from the field with a 30-for-61 clip, made 10 of 22 three-point attempts, and converted 22 of 33 free throws. However, the Golden Eagles faced foul trouble, being called for 33 fouls, with seven players nearly fouling out. This allowed the Patriots 50 trips to the free-throw line, where they converted 32 shots (64%).
Opposition Highlights
For the visiting University of the Cumberlands (3-0), Joy Kendrick led with 21 points and was 12-for-15 at the free-throw line, despite shooting just 4-for-15 from the field.
“Reagan Hurst scored 10 points in her first regular-season game back following an injury before the start of last season's campaign.”
By Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Author's summary: Reghan Grimes leads Tennessee Tech’s emphatic season opener with 24 points, reaching 1,000 career points as the Golden Eagles handle Cumberlands despite foul challenges.
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