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Gene Grimshaw
First Season: 2010-11 or earlier
Last Season: 2025-26
Total Games: 411
Crew Chief: 109 (27%)
U1: 177 (43%)
U2: 125 (30%)
Home Wins: 69%
Home Fouls: 16.7
Away Fouls: 18.5
Foul Diff: 1.8
Attendance: 3,543
| Games | Total | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 411 | 37 | 41 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
| Crew Chief | 109 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| U1 | 177 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
| U2 | 125 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MVC | 242 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 14 |
| OVC | 76 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Horizon | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| WAC | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Sky | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CUSA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| WCC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Big West | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A-10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ASUN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sun Belt | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mountain West | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big East | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| American | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAAC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Summit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-3-18 | Gene Grimshaw | Chris Hudson | Wesley Ford | Illinois State | Kent State | 79 - 58 | 14 - 16 | $2,000 | $76,125 |
| 2026-3-1 | Bret Smith | Gene Grimshaw | Cody Crum | Evansville | Southern Illinois | 67 - 81 | 14 - 14 | $2,300 | $74,125 |
| 2026-2-28 | Gene Grimshaw | Layne Barney | Eric Dust | Utah Valley | Abilene Christian | 74 - 67 | 22 - 20 | $1,650 | $71,825 |
| 2026-2-21 | Jeff Malham | Gene Grimshaw | James Duke | Bradley | Illinois State | 74 - 60 | 13 - 16 | $2,300 | $70,175 |
| 2026-2-18 | Gene Grimshaw | John Hampton | Chris Pacsi | Indiana State | Northern Iowa | 60 - 81 | 9 - 14 | $2,300 | $67,875 |
| 2026-2-14 | Trent Lovewell | Gene Grimshaw | Ray Ames | Northern Arizona | Sacramento State | 79 - 74 | 20 - 22 | $1,950 | $65,575 |
| 2026-2-12 | Bert Smith | Doug Sirmons | Gene Grimshaw | Abilene Christian | UT Arlington | 67 - 63 | 18 - 22 | $1,650 | $63,625 |
| 2026-2-10 | Gene Grimshaw | John Hendricks | Nate Gamet | Western Illinois | Eastern Illinois | 79 - 70 | 15 - 22 | $1,700 | $61,975 |
| 2026-2-7 | Gene Grimshaw | Nomi Kidwai | Kyle Luckie | Weber State | Northern Arizona | 72 - 53 | 16 - 17 | $1,950 | $60,275 |
| 2026-2-6 | Gene Grimshaw | Chris Merlo | Dean De Selle | Southern Illinois | Murray State | 81 - 91 | 19 - 18 | $2,300 | $58,325 |
| 2026-1-31 | Gene Grimshaw | Ben Cartmell | Hayden Hilty | UC Santa Barbara | Cal State Fullerton | 83 - 69 | 19 - 18 | $1,950 | $56,025 |
| 2026-1-24 | Jeff Malham | Gene Grimshaw | Chance Wallesen | Indiana State | Drake | 62 - 76 | 20 - 18 | $2,300 | $54,075 |
| 2026-1-22 | Steve Devine | Gene Grimshaw | Eric Lowe | Southern Indiana | Eastern Illinois | 51 - 59 | 17 - 21 | $1,700 | $51,775 |
| 2026-1-17 | Randy Heimerman | Gene Grimshaw | Tyler Kumpf | Illinois State | Bradley | 88 - 62 | 22 - 16 | $2,300 | $50,075 |
| 2026-1-15 | Michael Irving | Gene Grimshaw | Eric Curry | UC San Diego | Cal State Northridge | 79 - 84 | 21 - 19 | $1,950 | $47,775 |
| 2026-1-10 | Brad Ferrie | Gene Grimshaw | Grant Jeffres | Drake | Belmont | 76 - 78 | 24 - 19 | $2,300 | $45,825 |
| 2026-1-8 | Gene Grimshaw | Kevin Mathis | Eric Lowe | Eastern Illinois | Tennessee Tech | 71 - 61 | 18 - 16 | $1,700 | $43,525 |
| 2026-1-6 | Gene Grimshaw | Tyler Kumpf | Shane Staggs | SIU Edwardsville | Lindenwood | 66 - 62 | 16 - 18 | $1,700 | $41,825 |
| 2026-1-4 | Gene Grimshaw | Edward Crenshaw | Chance Moore | Evansville | Northern Iowa | 48 - 62 | 12 - 16 | $2,300 | $40,125 |
| 2026-1-1 | Deron White | Paul Szelc | Gene Grimshaw | UIC | Murray State | 77 - 81 | 22 - 19 | $2,300 | $37,825 |
| 2025-12-22 | Gene Grimshaw | Chris Hudson | Shane Staggs | Montana State | Northwest University | 93 - 54 | 9 - 17 | $1,950 | $35,525 |
| 2025-12-21 | Gene Grimshaw | Shane Staggs | Wesley Ford | Idaho State | UC Davis | 83 - 93 | 20 - 24 | $1,950 | $33,575 |
| 2025-12-20 | Gene Grimshaw | Wesley Ford | Kirk Smith | Weber State | Utah Tech | 80 - 82 | 17 - 18 | $1,950 | $31,625 |
| 2025-12-18 | Gene Grimshaw | James Gibson | Wesley Harper | Southern Indiana | Little Rock | 62 - 77 | 16 - 14 | $1,700 | $29,675 |
| 2025-12-13 | Roland Simmons | Gene Grimshaw | Justin Albrecht | Northern Iowa | Oakland | 75 - 63 | 15 - 20 | $2,300 | $27,975 |
| 2025-12-6 | Brad Ferrie | Roland Simmons | Gene Grimshaw | Bradley | Northern Illinois | 84 - 55 | 22 - 22 | $2,300 | $25,675 |
| 2025-12-2 | John St. Claire | Gene Grimshaw | Edward Crenshaw | Murray State | Morehead State | 84 - 52 | 16 - 22 | $2,300 | $23,375 |
| 2025-11-26 | Gene Grimshaw | John Hampton | Wacey Lynn | Tulsa | Northern Iowa | 63 - 60 | 11 - 13 | $2,500 | $21,075 |
| 2025-11-25 | Gene Grimshaw | David Hall | Bill Vinovich | Loyola Chicago | Northern Iowa | 51 - 72 | 16 - 14 | $2,350 | $18,575 |
| 2025-11-24 | Ryan Holmes | Gene Grimshaw | Chris Hudson | Lamar | Oakland | 68 - 83 | 23 - 16 | $1,625 | $16,225 |
| 2025-11-23 | Jimmy Casas | Antinio Petty | Gene Grimshaw | Northern Colorado | Cal State Fullerton | 97 - 93 | 23 - 26 | $1,950 | $14,600 |
| 2025-11-22 | Gene Grimshaw | Chris Hudson | Justin Shamion | Portland | Northern Colorado | 80 - 86 | 18 - 17 | $2,400 | $12,650 |
| 2025-11-17 | Gene Grimshaw | Dillon Brasher | Bob Franklin | Western Illinois | Coe | 74 - 63 | 9 - 18 | $1,700 | $10,250 |
| 2025-11-16 | Rick Crawford | Gene Grimshaw | None | Valparaiso | Bryant | 68 - 50 | 13 - 21 | $2,300 | $8,550 |
| 2025-11-14 | Brad Ferrie | Gene Grimshaw | Shane Staggs | Drake | SIU Edwardsville | 59 - 61 | 11 - 12 | $2,300 | $6,250 |
| 2025-11-9 | Randy Heimerman | Gene Grimshaw | Jeffrey Anderson | Illinois State | Cornell | 76 - 65 | 19 - 26 | $2,300 | $3,950 |
| 2025-11-8 | Gene Grimshaw | Nathan Bemis | Tommy Johnson | Tarleton State | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 85 - 77 | 25 - 28 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| 2025-3-23 | Ryan Holmes | Gene Grimshaw | Kirk Smith | San Francisco | Loyola Chicago | 76 - 77 | 16 - 21 | $2,000 | $84,100 |
| 2025-3-7 | Kelly Self | Gene Grimshaw | Marques Pettigrew | Drake | Southern Illinois | 70 - 53 | 18 - 19 | $2,300 | $82,100 |
| 2025-3-6 | Kelly Self | Gene Grimshaw | Ervin Wilson | Illinois State | Missouri State | 70 - 54 | 15 - 15 | $2,300 | $79,800 |
| 2025-3-2 | Jeff Campbell | Jeff Malham | Gene Grimshaw | Indiana State | Southern Illinois | 95 - 77 | 22 - 16 | $2,300 | $77,500 |
| 2025-3-1 | Gene Grimshaw | Nomi Kidwai | Cody Crum | Utah Valley | Southern Utah | 100 - 59 | 17 - 16 | $1,650 | $75,200 |
| 2025-2-22 | Roland Simmons | Gene Grimshaw | Alexander Thompson | UC Davis | Cal State Northridge | 62 - 65 | 15 - 16 | $1,950 | $73,550 |
| 2025-2-19 | Deron White | Gene Grimshaw | James Ford | Drake | UIC | 74 - 57 | 15 - 14 | $2,300 | $71,600 |
| 2025-2-15 | Trent Lovewell | Gene Grimshaw | Matt Ditty | Southern Utah | Utah Valley | 68 - 70 | 28 - 14 | $1,650 | $69,300 |
| 2025-2-13 | Kelly Self | Gene Grimshaw | Ray Natali | UT Arlington | California Baptist | 82 - 79 | 13 - 30 | $1,650 | $67,650 |
| 2025-2-12 | Gene Grimshaw | Marques Pettigrew | Chance Moore | Missouri State | Evansville | 71 - 54 | 17 - 14 | $2,300 | $66,000 |
| 2025-2-8 | Craig Murley | Gene Grimshaw | Dave Cusick | Northern Iowa | Illinois State | 68 - 65 | 9 - 15 | $2,300 | $63,700 |
| 2025-2-5 | Bret Smith | Jeff Campbell | Gene Grimshaw | Bradley | Belmont | 77 - 80 | 16 - 12 | $2,300 | $61,400 |
| 2025-2-1 | Roland Simmons | Gene Grimshaw | Shane Staggs | Southern Illinois | Drake | 65 - 75 | 21 - 15 | $2,300 | $59,100 |
Showing 1-50 of 411 games
Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| NIT | 3 | 2010-11, 2024-25, 2025-26 |
| AT Milwaukee | 1 | 2012-13 |
| AT NEW ORLEANS | 1 | 2011-12 |
| Acrisure Holiday Invitational | 1 | 2025-26 |
| Acrisure Holiday Invitational - Championship | 1 | 2025-26 |
| Arizona Tip-Off - Cactus Division - 3rd Place Game | 1 | 2024-25 |
| Arizona Tip-Off - Desert Division | 1 | 2024-25 |
| Arizona Tip-Off - Desert Division - 3rd Place Game | 1 | 2024-25 |
| BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2016-17 |
| Basketball Travelers Invitational | 2 | 2024-25 |
| CANCUN CHALLENGE | 1 | 2015-16 |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2019-20 |
| COACHES vs CANCER CLASSIC | 1 | 2012-13 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI COASTAL CLASSIC | 2 | 2014-15 |
| Fort Myers Tip-Off - Campus Game | 1 | 2019-20 |
| GULF COAST SHOWCASE - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2016-17 |
| HALL OF FAME TIP-OFF TOURNAMENT | 1 | 2010-11 |
| ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS SHOWCASE | 3 | 2018-19 |
| Jack Jones Classic | 1 | 2024-25 |
| LAS VEGAS INVITATIONAL | 1 | 2014-15 |
| Legends of Basketball Showcase | 1 | 2022-23 |
| MVC | 6 | 2020-21, 2021-22, 2023-24, 2024-25 |
| MVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2012-13 |
| MVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL | 2 | 2017-18, 2018-19 |
| MVC TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINAL | 1 | 2019-20 |
| MW/MVC CHALLENGE | 1 | 2016-17 |
| Make-up from 2/3 | 1 | 2021-22 |
| Naples Invitational | 3 | 2021-22 |
| OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2019-20 |
| OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2014-15 |
| OVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2013-14 |
| Portland Invitational | 2 | 2025-26 |
| SAVANNAH INVITATIONAL - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2017-18 |
| WAC/CUSA Challenge | 1 | 2024-25 |
Gene Grimshaw Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 2
Career Total: $693,788
Total Games: 411
Avg per Game: $1,688
Highest Season: $84,100 (2024-25)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Tier 2 | 37 | 19 | 18 | $76,125 | $2,057 |
| 2024-25 | Tier 2 | 41 | 16 | 25 | $84,100 | $2,051 |
| 2023-24 | Tier 2 | 29 | 6 | 23 | $62,467 | $2,154 |
| 2022-23 | Tier 2 | 23 | 10 | 13 | $46,906 | $2,039 |
| 2021-22 | Tier 2 | 27 | 7 | 20 | $53,963 | $1,999 |
| 2020-21 | Tier 2 | 23 | 6 | 17 | $43,384 | $1,886 |
| 2019-20 | Tier 2 | 26 | 6 | 20 | $47,770 | $1,837 |
| 2018-19 | Tier 2 | 24 | 6 | 18 | $41,533 | $1,731 |
| 2017-18 | Tier 2 | 22 | 3 | 19 | $37,130 | $1,688 |
| 2016-17 | Tier 2 | 22 | 3 | 19 | $35,439 | $1,611 |
| 2015-16 | Tier 2 | 19 | 4 | 15 | $29,999 | $1,579 |
| 2014-15 | Tier 3 | 26 | 6 | 20 | $31,190 | $1,200 |
| 2013-14 | Tier 3 | 24 | 6 | 18 | $28,044 | $1,168 |
| 2012-13 | Tier 3 | 22 | 4 | 18 | $25,031 | $1,138 |
| 2011-12 | Tier 3 | 24 | 4 | 20 | $26,396 | $1,100 |
| 2010-11 | Tier 3 | 22 | 3 | 19 | $24,311 | $1,105 |
Gene Grimshaw Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day