Grimes reaches 1,000 points as Tech women cruise to win over Cumberlands

Grimes Reaches 1,000 Points as Tech Women Dominate Cumberlands

Reghan Grimes, a senior at Tennessee Tech, exceeded expectations by scoring 24 points Monday night, surpassing the 1,000-point milestone. She led the Golden Eagles to a commanding 92-67 victory over the University of the Cumberlands at the Eblen Center.

Key Player Performances

Grimes shot 7-for-13 from the field and 10-for-11 at the free-throw line.
Chloe Larry contributed 17 points, and Tulsa transfer Cam Mathews scored a career-best 13 points; both made three 3-pointers.
Reagan Hurst scored 10 points in her first regular-season game after an injury sidelined her before last season.

Game Statistics

Tennessee Tech shot nearly 50%, hitting 30 out of 61 attempts from the field, along with 10-for-22 from beyond the arc and 22-for-33 at the free-throw line. However, the team was challenged by fouls, totaling 33 with seven players nearing disqualification due to their fifth foul.

The Patriots capitalized on free throws with 50 attempts, making 32 at a 64% rate. Joy Kendrick led Cumberlands with 21 points, shooting 12-for-15 from the free-throw line despite a poor 4-for-15 shooting from the field.

Joy Kendrick: "I gave my best effort, but our shooting struggled tonight."

By Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations

Summary: Reghan Grimes achieved a significant scoring milestone, leading Tennessee Tech to a strong win despite heavy fouling, showcasing depth and resilience in their season opener.

Tennessee Tech — 2025-11-04

Grimes Reaches 1,000 Points as Tech Women Dominate Cumberlands

Key Player Performances

Game Statistics

More News