
Eligibility: Junior
Major: Biology
High School: Heritage HS
HS Coach: Rick Howard
College Career: Sophomore season ended early due to a knee injury…Started in 8 games, averaging 8.5 ppg and 6.1 rpg…Slowed by injuries as a freshman…Only appeared in 20 games…Shot 42% from three-point arc…Averaged 3.7 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.8 apg…Had a high of 14 points against Concordia College when she made 4 three-pointers.
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Favorite Bible Character (other than Jesus): Paul
Parents: Mike & Terri Tipton
Future Plans: Something in the medical field
Why I chose
Coach's Comment: "Hillary is an explosive offensive player. She is very good off the dribble, yet keeps defenses honest with her ability to knock down the perimeter jumper. Defensively, she has quick feet and quick hands. She is also one of the more competitive people on our team. We are excited about seeing Hillary play this season."
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Becca Sharpe | FR | PG | 5-4 | Mt. Juliet, TN |
| 10 | Diamond Holbert | FR | PG | 5-7 | Madison, TN |
| 11 | Wendy Vork | JR | W | 5-11 | Kingston, ID |
| 12 | Kaylin Carswell | SR | W | 5-11 | Lenoir, NC |
| 14 | Katie Davis | SR | W | 5-10 | Harriman, TN |
| 15 | Becca Morris | SO | W | 5-7 | Jackson, TN |
| 20 | Anna Thomas | FR | F | 5-11 | Cleveland, TN |
| 22 | Jessica Southern | SO | F | 5-11 | Winchester, TN |
| 24 | Shea Thomas | FR | W | 5-7 | Whitwell, TN |
| 32 | Sara Barnett | FR | W | 5-6 | Cornersville, TN |
| 33 | Lauren Copeland | SO | F | 6-0 | Clinton, TN |
| 34 | Hillary Tipton | JR | PG | 5-6 | Maryville, TN |
| 42 | Sarah Newton | FR | F | 6-0 | Chattanooga, TN |
| 55 | Amber Smith | JR | F | 6-1 | Pompano Beach, FL |
| Bluefield College at | (2OT) | 86 |
| Bryan | 79 |
NAIA National Championship Tournament
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
NAIA National Championship Tournament "Sweet Sixteen"
2006
AAC Regular Season Champions
2007, 2006
AAC Tournament Champions
2005
Ranked in the Final NAIA Top 25 Poll
2007 (11th), 2006 (17th), 2005 (24th), 2004
NCCAA National Tournament Participant
2003, 2002
NCCAA Mid-East Region Champions
2003