2003-04 NEWS

Basketball Player Recieves Academic All-American Honor
Posted 7-23-04 - Rachel Davis, a first year Madison Area Technical College Women’s Basketball player, was recently selected NJCAA Academic All-American. Davis, a 5-11 center from Sheboygan South H.S., also received Wisconsin Technical College Conference distinguished academic honors this season.

MATC Women Lose in Region XIII-A Title Game
Posted 3-5-04 - The MATC Women hung tough against a quick Minneapolis team only trailing by two points at halftime. The Minneapolis quickness proved too much in the second half as the visiting Marauders blocked 7 shots and forced 14 steals. MATC fell 61-73. Jody Henze had her fourth postseason double-double scoring 22 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. With the win, Minneapolis advances to the 2004 NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Corning, NY.

MATC Women advance to Region XIII Championship Game
Posted 3-3-04 - The state champion MATC Women's Basketball team (23-5 Overall, 13-1 WJCAA, 4-0 WTCC) advanced to the NJCAA Region XIII-A championship game with an convincing 95-43 win over conference opponent Western WI Technical College. Former Deforest H.S. athlete, Jody Henze led four players in double-figures with 20 points.   Former Madison East athlete, Mackenzie Navarro added 19 points.

MATC Claims First State Title Since 1999
Posted 2-24-04 - The MATC Women's Basketball team (22-5 Overall, 12-1 WJCAA, 4-0 WTCC) claimed the school's thirteenth women's state basketball title and their first since 1999 with a 71-56 win over UW-Marathon in the WJCAA State Championship game on Sunday, February 22 at MATC.

February 22 - WJCAA State Championship - vs. UW-Marathon @ MATC - The MATC Women won the state title for the first time since 1999 with a 71-56 win over UW-Marathon. Jody Henze, a former Deforest H.S. athlete, led all scorers with 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for her third straight post-season double-double. Nickie Weber added 14 points and dished out 5 assists.

February 21 - WJCAA State Semifinal - vs. UW-Waukesha @ MATC -
The MATC Women advanced to the 2004 WJCAA State Tournament Final with an exciting 75-64 win over the top team in the state, UW-Waukesha. Jody Henze poured in a season high 29 points and pulled down 10 rebounds on her way to her second straight double-double. MATC outrebounded the Cougars 52-41 as Katie Vossekuil pulled down a game high 11 rebounds.

February 18 - WJCAA Playoff - vs. UW-Richland @ MATC - The MATC Women advanced to the 2004 WJCAA State Tournament with a 90-47 win over the visiting UW-Richland Roadrunners. Jody Henze scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and former Waunakee H.S. athlete, Katie Schuren added 16 points as the WolfPack cruised to victory.

MATC Claims Conference Title for Second Straight Year
Posted 2-16-04 - The #10 nationally ranked MATC Women’s Basketball team (19-5 Overall, 9-1 WJCAA, 4-0 WTCC) claimed their second straight conference title and finished the regular season with a three-game winning streak.

February 7 - vs. UW-Fond-du Lac - The MATC women jumped out to a 47-12 lead at half and cruised to the 76-34 win. Jody Henze, a former Deforest H.S. athlete, led all scorers with 16 points. Three other WolfPack players were in double-figures including Tiffany Welsh (14 pts.), Katie Vossekuil (12 pts.) and Mackenzie Navarro (10 pts.).

February 9 - vs. Lakeland College JV - MATC forced 29 turnovers and outrebounded the visiting Muskies to win 71-41. Jody Henze had 21 points to lead all scorers. Nickie Weber, a former Madison East athlete, added 12 points and 4 assists as the WolfPack won their second straight game.

February 11 - vs. Waukesha County Technical College - The MATC Women claimed their second straight WTCC conference title with a 106-20 rout of Waukesha County Tech. Jody Henze led six players in double-figures with 20 points. Former Portage H.S. athlete, Tiffany Welsh added 19 points on 4-for-4 shooting from three-point territory.

MATC Wins One, Falls to #1 Teams in State & Nation
Posted 2-3-04 - The #10 nationally ranked MATC Women's Basketball team (16-5 Overall, 7-1 WJCAA, 3-0 WTCC) claimed their third conference win in as many tries with a 94-53 rout of Western WI Technical College on January 29. MATC outscored the host Cavaliers by 18 on their way to a 94-53 win. Five players were in double figures for the WolfPack including Jody Henze (16 pts.), Tiffany Welsh (16 pts.), Mackenzie Navarro (16 pts.), Nickie Weber (15 pts.), and Katie Schuren (11 pts.). Jody Henze also pulled down 10 rebounds for her tenth double-double of the season.

The MATC Women also played some stiff competition this last week. On Thursday, January 29, they hosted the #1 ranked team in the nation, College of DuPage. MATC came out in the first half with cold shooting, going 4-for-25 from the field and trailed at half, 33-23. In the second half, MATC tried to battle back but could not shut down the Chaparrals Mechelle Donald as she scored 32 points and pulled down 12 rebounds. The WolfPack Women lost 58-66. Jody Henze led MATC for the third straight game with 18 points and pulled down 13 boards.

On Monday, February 2, MATC faced UW-Waukesha (19-2), the top team in the state of Wisconsin. MATC stuck with the visiting Cougars in the first half and were only down one as they started the second. In the second half, the Cougars took control as their uptempo offense allowed Amanda Ireland to score 15 of her 30 points in the half. MATC fell 68-79. Jody Henze led four of five WolfPack starters in double-figures with 19 points. Katie Vossekuil recorded her third double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Women Ranked #10 in Nation, Face #1 on Thursday
Posted 1-28-04 - The MATC Women's Basketball team (15-3 Overall, 6-0 WJCAA, 2-0 WTCC) was ranked #10 in the nation in the most recent NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball Coaches Poll released on January 27. MATC will face #1 ranked College of DuPage (15-3) from Glen Ellyn, IL, on Thursday at 5:30 PM in the H. Douglas Redsten Gymnasium on the MATC-Truax Campus. The College of DuPage has been the #1 ranked team in the country this entire season. MATC lost to Chaparrals 73-84 earlier this season, on December 11, in Glen Ellyn, IL.

MATC Winning Streak at Eight Games
Posted 1-28-04 - The MATC Women's Basketball team (15-3 Overall, 6-0 WJCAA, 2-0 WTCC), currently ranked #10 in the nation, is riding an eight game winning streak, dating back to December 13th. In their most recent win, MATC jumped out to a twenty-point halftime lead, 41-21 and cruised to a 78-53 win. Jody Henze, a former Deforest H.S. athlete, led all scorers with 19 points and pulled down seven rebounds.

MATC Women Win Streak at Seven
Posted 1-22-04 - The MATC Women's Basketball team (14-3 Overall, 5-0 WJCAA, 2-0 WTCC) have won seven straight games dating back to December 13th. On January 14th, the WolfPack Women claimed their second conference victory with a 90-19 thrashing of conference opponent, Waukesha County Technical College, 90-19. MATC held the Owls to 11 halftime points and had five players in double-figures. Katie Schuren and Nickie Weber each had 15 points in the win.

On January 17th, MATC traveled to UW-Marshfield to face the Mauraders in a replacement game. The game replaced the conference game against Mid-State Technical College after they cancelled their program for the season. MATC jumped out to a 40-27 halftime lead and never looked back as five players once again scored in double-figures. This time, Tiffany Welsh and Jody Henze led the way with 14 points as MATC cruised to a 80-55 win and their seventh straight victory.

MATC Women Win Streak at Five
Posted 1-10-04 - The MATC Women's Basketball team (12-3 Overall, 3-0 WJCAA, 1-0 WTCC) won their fourth and fifth straight games last week. On January 8th, MATC hosted UW-Marshfield. MATC jumped out to a 36-26 halftime lead and never looked back. They extended their lead in the second half, shooting over 56% from the field and beat the visiting Marauders 80-48. Katie Vossekuil, a former WBCA all-star for Central WI Christian, led all scorers with 20 points.

In their second game of the week, on Saturday, January 10th, the MATC Women faced conference opponent, Western WI Technical College, at home. MATC claimed their first conference win and improved on their undefeated mark against state junior college competition with a 86-20 rout of Western WI Technical College. Katie Vossekuil led the WolfPack for the second straight game recording her third double-double of the season with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

MATC Win Two Against Illinois Schools
Posted 1-8-04 - The MATC Women's Basketball team (10-3 Overall, 2-0 WJCAA) won their last two games against Illinois junior colleges. On December 20th, MATC traveled to Des Plains, IL to face Oakton Community College. MATC, led by second year player and former Madison East H.S. athlete, Nickie Weber's 15 points, jumped out to a 30-19 halftime lead. MATC did not look back as they shot 80% from beyond the arc and also received 13 points from the team leading scorer, Jody Henze. MATC won 66-37.

In the second game, on Monday, January 5th, the MATC Women faced Kishwaukee Community College at home. MATC jumped out to a four point halftime lead. In the second half, they took over by locking down on defense. Jody Henze and Katie Vossekuil each added 20 points and recorded doulbe-doubles. Henze pulled down 11 rebounds while Vossekuil grapped 10 rebounds. MATC outrebounded the visiting Kougars 62 to 38.. MATC claimed their tenth win of the season with a 78-54 victory.

MATC Women Hangs Tough Against #1 DuPage, Win Against UW-Marathon
Posted 12-16-03 - The MATC Women's Basketball team (8-3 Overall, 2-0 WJCAA) played the #1 ranked team in the nation, College of DuPage on Thursday, December 11th. MATC was propelled by, former Deforest H.S. athlete, Jody Henze's season high 33 point and 18 rebound effort. MATC struggled from the free throw line down the stretch, shooting just 53% and could not close the gap with the College of DuPage. MATC fell 73-84 to a talented DuPage team.

In the second game of the week, on Saturday, December 13th, MATC faced UW-Marathon in Wausau, WI. MATC jumped out to a four point halftime lead. In the second half, they continued to extend their lead with improved shooting from the free throw line (77.8%). Jody Henze once again led all scorers with 20 points and added 10 rebounds to record her seventh double-double of the season. Nickie Weber also added 14 points as MATC cruised to a 65-47 win.

MATC Women Battle it Out At Home
Posted 12-3-03 - The MATC Women's Basketball team (7-2) played in two home games prior to the Thanksgiving weekend. In the first game, against Riverland Community College on November 22nd the WolfPack Women, like the MATC Men, came out firing, shooting over 50% from the field in the first half to lead 48-27 going into halftime In the second half, MATC maintained the lead and won 81-62. Jody Henze, led four WolfPack players in double-figures as she poured in 22 points and pulled down 8 rebounds. Tiffany Welsh (14 pts.), Nickie Weber (12 pts.), and Katie Schuren (12 pts.) all pitched in double-figure scoring in the win.

In the second game, on Tuesday, November 25th, MATC faced an athletic Lake Land College team. MATC jumped out to a eight point halftime lead with good shooting. In the second half, Lake Land closed the gap, converting on MATC turnovers, tying the game at the end of regulation to force overtime. In overtime, Lake Land scored the first six points and MATC could not recover, losing by two, 65-67. Jody Henze led all scorers with 22 points for the second straight game. Katie Vossekuil recorded her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

MATC Women Riding 5-Game Win Streak
Posted 11-21-03 - The MATC Women's Basketball team has also played five games in the last ten days, winning all five games. Jody Henze, a transfer from Edgewood College, has led the way by recording six straight double-doubles (double figures in two statistical categories) in the first six games of the season. She is currently averaging 18.2 PPG and 11.2 RPG over the first six games. The MATC Women are currently 6-1 and undefeated (1-0) against state junior college competition.

Women Cruise to Win Over UW-Richland
Posted 11-12-03 - New MATC Head Women's Coach, Steve Bentin, a former Madison West H.S. coach, won his MATC home debut.  Nickie Weber and Jody Henze led all scorers with 14 points.  Henze also pulled down 12 rebounds to record a double-double as MATC cruised to a 76-37 win.  The MATC Women are now 2-1 overall going into this weekend's MATC WolfPack Classic.