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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers

2020-21 Women's Basketball

15 Caitlyn Tipton

  • Height 5-7
  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Rosendale, Wis.
  • High School Laconia
  • Position G

Biography

2019-20: Appeared in 2 games, starting 2 before injury forced her to miss rest of season. Was averaging 8.0 points per game and 6.5 boards. WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll member. Majoring in criminal justice.

2018-19: Appeared in 26 games as a sophomore. Averaged 9.2 points, and 3.2 assist a game. WIAC All-Academic

 

Career Highs:

Minutes: 34 vs DeSales 1/28/18

Points: 19 (2x) Most Recent at UW-Stout 1/26/19

Rebounds: 11 vs. Finlandia 11/10/19

Assist: 6 vs. UW-Stevens Point 1/19/19

 

High School: Earned First-Team All-Conference honors three years ... conference Player of the Year junior and senior years ... helped lead team to two conference championships ... Participated in the WIAA 3-point challenge and played in the WBCA All-Star game ... named AP All-State Honorable Mention and WBCA All-State ... as a senior she averaged 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game ... finished career as school’s all-time leading scorer

Personal: Daughter of Jaime and Nanette Tipton … intends to major in Criminal Justice

 

What makes you love UW-Platteville Women's Basketball?

I love the friendships that I have made and all of the opportunities we are given.

What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?

Tipton, or Tip to shorten it up.

Who are the role models in your life and why?

My family, because they all set a great example for me by being respectful, hard-working, and supportive.

Who or what inspired you to play basketball and why?

My parents and siblings. I use to attend open gyms with the high-schooler's when I was in kindergarten and I fell in love with it.

If you were a superhero, what would your name be and what superpower would you have?

N/A

Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:

I always wear white socks and listen to music.

Describe yourself in 3 words.

Motivated, loyal, responsible.

What advice would you give to future pioneers?

 N/A

If you won a million dollars what would you buy?

 I would pay off my college expenses, buy a new car, and travel.

What is one of the things you would put on your bucket list?

 Go golfing and boating with Jake Owen.

What place would you like to visit most?

 Hawaii

What are your hobbies away from basketball?

 Water-skiing, golfing, spending time with family, and watching Live PD

Favorite sports team / player?

 Green Bay Packers

Favorite movie?

 American Sniper

 

 

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 15

    2017-18Freshman

    G
    5'7"
    15
  • 15

    2018-19Sophomore

    G
    5'7"
    15
  • 15

    2019-20Junior

    G
    5'7"
    15
  • 15

    2020-21Senior

    G
    5'7"
    15