Tinker, Sanders earn ACCC postseason honors

Hanceville, Ala. — Two Wallace State Community College women’s basketball players were recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) with postseason awards voted on by coaches.

Kallie Tinker and Kameron Sanders each earned honors in ACCC Division I.

Tinker, a sophomore guard from Pisgah, was named first-team all-conference, while Sanders, a freshman guard from Birmingham, was named second-team all-conference.

“I’m incredibly proud of Kallie and Kameron for their outstanding performances this season,” said first-year head coach Joseph Simmons. “Kallie’s precision and consistency in three-point shooting have been remarkable, making her a key player for our team. Kameron’s impressive field goal percentage and overall contributions as a freshman have shown her potential to be a future star. Both players have worked tirelessly, and their recognition by the ACCC is well-deserved.”

Tinker leads the ACCC in three-point shooting, with a 40.7 percentage and is third overall in the in points (453) points per game (14.2.). Tinker is also first in the nation in Division I for three-pointers.

Sanders is sixth in the ACCC in field goal percentage, with an average of 46.9. She is eighth in the conference in points (355), points per game (11.5) and three-point percentage (32.3)

Sanders added to her accolades on Saturday after the Lady Lions defeated Shelton State 49-46 to win their first ACCC championship title since 2011. She, sophomore Nylaa Fuller of Huntsville and freshman Idaysia Mercer of Jasper were named to the All-Tournament Team, with Mercer earning most valuable player honors.

The Lady Lions will travel to Casper, Wyo., to play in the National Junior College Conference (NJCAA) Division I Basketball Championship March 25-April 1. Seeding for the tournament will be announced on Sunday by the NJCAA.

Wallace State Lady Lions named to the ACCC All-Tournament team include from left, MVP Idaysia Mercer, Nylaa Fuller and Kameron Sanders.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.