2005-06 NEWS

Voelker Named First Team All-American
Posted 4-11-06 - Second year center Erin Voelker was named to the 2005-06 NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball All-American first team today, becoming the first player in school history to be receive the honor. Voelker helped lead the WolfPack Women to a third-place national finish and ranks as MATC's all-time leader in three different statistical categories.

Voelker led the team in multiple categories during the 2005-06 season, including field goal percentage

(49.6%), scoring (20.5 ppg), rebounding (11.3 rpg) and blocked shots (2.5 bpg). Voelker also received all-conference, all-state and all-region honors this season.

Women's Basketball Records Updated
Posted 3-23-06 - The 2005-06 WolfPack Women broke numerous school records on their way to a third place finish at nationals. Many individual season and career records were rewritten by players from this year's team, including Erin Voelker, who now ranks number one all-time for points in a season and blocks in both season and career categories.

NJCAA National Tournament Photos

Lanza, Voelker Lead MATC Women to Third Place Finish
Posted 3-18-06 - Looking all but finished, the MATC WolfPack Women remarkably erased a daunting six-point deficit in a span of six seconds and ended their national tournament journey with a third-place finish as they downed Ridgewater College 75-69 in the 3rd/5th place game.

As they did last night, MATC trailed for nearly the entire contest, and down by three with under 30 seconds left looked destined for a loss and a fifth place finish. But with six seconds left, Erin Voelker nailed her first three-pointer of the season, bringing MATC within three, setting up  Lauren Lanza’s heroics. After an immediate foul and a timeout with four ticks left, Lanza launched a desperation shot over a Ridgewater defender from in front of the MATC bench. The three-pointer found it’s way home and knotted the game at 63 with 1.1 left on the clock, sending the awestruck WolfPack faithful into jubilation and giving the team new life.

The lead switched hands in the ensuing five minute overtime, but big shots from second year players helped turn the tide in MATC's favor. Kim Joshua made two free throws and Erin Blasco knocked down a key jumper, and when they needed it most, Erin Voelker and Lauren Lanza again hit big shots to seal the overtime win.

Voelker finished with a team-high 25 points, and Lanza netted 15. The WolfPack were a combined 10-of-13 from the line. Everyone in the game for MATC scored and contributed in other ways. Joshua had nine points and four assists and Blasco had seven points. Missie Karls scored six and pulled down four rebounds, and sisters Stacy and Kara Schrandt combined for seven points and nine boards.

Following the championship game, Lauren Lanza was selected to the all-tournament team for her outstanding play throughout the national tournament. Over three games, the second year point guard averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals a game.

Congratulations to Coach Bentin, his staff, and the team on a memorable season that saw the team post a 32- 2 overall record and a third-place national finish. A special thanks to all the parents and fans. What a season it was!

MATC Loses Heartbreaker to Mohawk
Posted 3-17-06 - With just under a minute remaining in the today's second round game, second year forward Cassie Paulsen hit a clutch 3-point basket to tie the game at 64. Mohawk Valley Community College (32-0) answered with two quick buckets and a pair of free throws to dash MATC’s national title hopes as the WolfPack Women fell in the second round of the 2006 NJCAA Division III Women’s National Basketball Tournament, 64-70.

MATC will play its final game of the season on Saturday at 6:00 PM against Ridgewater College, with a national third place finish on the line.

MATC got off to an uncharacteristically slow start and found themselves down 27-33 at halftime. Center Erin Voelker got in foul trouble early, picking up two quick fouls in the game’s opening minutes and had to sit out a large portion of the first half before getting called for her third before halftime. She was not alone in foul trouble, and both teams found themselves battling inconsistent calls all game. It factored significantly, as Voelker and guards Lauren Lanza and Erin Blasco each fouled out in the second half – while guards Kim Joshua and Missie Karls were on the brink with four of their own.

The WolfPack Women (31-2) gave it their all, but in the end, foul trouble, turnovers and an off shooting night resulted in the team’s second loss of the season and marked a loss to Mohawk Valley CC in the national tournament for the second straight year.

Kim Joshua led the way with 15 points. Cassie Paulsen added 14 and Erin Voelker had 10 points in a season-low 22 minutes played. Saturday's opponent, Ridgewater College (21-8) fell to Monroe College in Friday's second round, after topping College of Dupage in the opening round.

MATC Advances at Nationals With Win
Posted 3-16-06 - With five players in double figures, the #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women moved past seventh-ranked Passaic County Community College (NJ) 91-71 in the first round of the 2006 NJCAA Division III Women’s National Basketball Tournament in Utica, NY.

With the win, MATC advances to the semifinal round where they will face tournament host and #3 nationally ranked Mohawk Valley Community College (NY), who defeated Anne Arundel Community College (MD).

MATC collectively shot just under 50 percent, as Lauren Lanza led a balanced scoring attack. The second year point guard from Wauwatosa, WI, poured in a team-high 20 points and had five assists, three steals and a blocked shot. Former Portage H.S. athlete, Erin Voelker recorded her 21st double-double of the season, with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Stacy Schrandt (13) Missie Karls (12) and Cassie Paulsen (12) also reached double figures. MATC held the Lady Panthers to just 34 percent shooting from the field, and outrebounded them 49-41.

Following MATC's school record setting 31st win, Mohawk Valley CC dispatched of Anne Arundel Community College, 66-54, setting up an intriguing semifinal matchup on Friday between second-seeded MATC, and Mohawk Valley CC, the third seed.

MATC Set To Play New Jersey Team
Posted 3-7-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC Women (30-1) received the #2 seed at the NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship. The WolfPack will play #7 seeded Passaic County Community College from New Jersey at 6 PM on Thursday, March 16th in Utica, NY.

MATC Advances to National Tournament
Posted 3-3-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC Women tied a school record for the most wins in a season but more importantly beat Itasca Community College, 78-67, to advance to the 2006 NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Utica, NY. This is the second consecutive national tournament appearance for the WolfPack Women and the programs third in the last four years.

MATC was led by a career-high from their starting point guard, Lauren Lanza. The former Wauwatosa East H.S. standout did it all for the WolfPack as she led the team with a career high 25 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out six assists. Erin Voelker recorded her twentieth double-double of the season as she scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Kim Joshua and Stacy Schrandt both contributed with 10 points.

With the victory, MATC advances to the NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Tournament in Utica, NY on March 16-18.

MATC Women Capture State Title
Posted 2-26-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC Women capped a perfect season against state opponents as they handed UW-Waukesha only their second loss of the season. The WolfPack won 77-62, capturing their first WJCAA State Basketball title since the 2003-04 season.

Second year forward and former River Valley H.S. athlete Cassie Paulsen led the way with 24 points on 12-of-14 shooting, as she doubled-up with 11 rebounds. Lauren Lanza added 16 points, five rebounds, and a team-high seven assists. Teammate Erin Voelker scored 14 and collected 14 rebounds for her nineteenth double-double of the season. Missie Karls chipped in six points to go along with five rebounds, three assists and three steals.

Following the game, second year players Erin Voelker and Missie Karls were awarded all-tournament for their play during the 2006 WJCAA State Tournament. Congratulations to the MATC WolfPack Women on the 2006 WJCAA State Title and a great tournament.

Now winners of their last 21 games, the WolfPack Women are scheduled to play Itasca Community College (MN) in the 2006 NJCAA Region XIII-B Game hosted at MATC on Saturday, March 4th at NOON. The winner of this Region-XIII B game advances to the national tournament.

2006 NJCAA Region XIII-B Game
Saturday, March 4th
vs. Itasca CC
@ 12:00 PM @ MATC

MATC Women Advance to State Final
Posted 2-25-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their twentieth consecutive game, cruising to a 67-38 win over UW-Richland and advancing to the finals of the 2006 WJCAA State Tournament hosted by MATC, where they will face UW-Waukesha, the winner of the earlier semifinal game against UW-Fox Valley.

Second year center Erin Voelker recorded her eighteenth double-double of the season, scoring 20 points and adding 11 rebounds to lead the WolfPack Women. Second-year guard and former Marshall H.S. athlete Missie Karls finished with 11 points and three steals, while point guard Lauren Lanza pitched in eight points to go along with seven rebounds, three blocks and a team-high six assists.

The WolfPack Women (28-1) will face defending state champion UW-Waukesha (29-1) tommorrow in the state final at MATC at noon.

WJCAA State Tournament Women's Final
Sunday, February 26th
vs. UW-Waukesha
@ 12:00 PM

MATC Women Advance to State Tourney
Posted 2-22-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their nineteenth consecutive game by beating the visiting UW-Marathon Huskies 89-70, and advancing to the 2006 WJCAA State Tournament.

Up five at the half, the WolfPack Women outscored the Huskies 48-34, as former Portage H.S. athlete Erin Voelker led the way with a game-high and season-high 35 points. She also grabbed 12 rebounds. Cassie Paulsen netted 20 and Lauren Lanza dished out nine assists as the WolfPack Women improved to 27-1 on the year and 12-0 against state junior college opponents.

With the win, the MATC Women advance to the WJCAA State Tournament hosted at MATC. The WolfPack Women are scheduled to play at 3:00 PM versus UW-Richland in the second of two women's semifinals on Saturday.

WJCAA State Tournament Women's Semifinal
Saturday, February 25th
vs. UW-Richland
@ 3:00 PM

MATC Women Remain at No. 2 In Nation
Posted 2-22-06 - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) released its weekly poll of the 2005-06 season, and MATC remains the #2 ranked team in the country. The WolfPack (26-1) registered wins against Western Wisconsin Technical College and #5 College of DuPage this past week. MATC is positioned between top-ranked Monroe College (28-0) and Mohawk Valley Community College (24-0).

MATC Cruises to Regional Final Victory
Posted 2-15-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their eighteenth consecutive game and beat the visiting Western WI Technical College Lady Cavaliers for the third time this season with a 88-47 thrashing.

Five WolfPack players scored in double-figures as Erin Voelker led the way with 18 points and nine rebounds. MATC also forced 37 Lady Cavalier turnovers and held them to 30% shooting from the field.

With the win, MATC advances to the NJCAA Region XIII-B Game hosted at MATC on Saturday, March 4th at NOON against a team from Minnesota. The winner of this Region-XIII B game advances to the national tournament.

MATC Women Host Western WI Tonight

Posted 2-15-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women's basketball team and Western Wisconsin Technical College face eachother for the third time this season when MATC hosts the Lady Cavaliers in the NJCAA WI Regional Final tonight at H. Douglas Redsten Gymnasium at 7:00 PM.

The WolfPack Women won both contests against the Lady Cavaliers this season, winning at home on Jan. 21st, 104-67, and again in La Crosse on Feb. 8th, 91-65.

As MATC enters the postseason tonight, here are some of the players that led the WolfPack statistically during the 2005-06 regular season:

Scoring: Erin Voelker - 20.7 ppg

Rebounding: Voelker - 11.8 rpg

Assists: Lauren Lanza - 5.8 apg

Blocks: Voelker - 2.7 bpg

Steals: Missie Karls - 2.5 spg

FG% - Voelker - 50.1%

3-Point% - Lanza - 38.2%

FT% - Lanza - 72.5%

WolfPack Women Remain No. 2 In Nation
Posted 2-15-06 - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) released its weekly poll of the 2005-06 season, and MATC remains the #2 ranked team in the country. The WolfPack (25-1) registered wins against Western Wisconsin Technical College and #5 College of DuPage this past week. MATC is positioned between top-ranked Monroe College (25-0) and Mohawk Valley Community College (24-0).

WolfPack Women Down No. 5 DuPage
Posted 2-10-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their seventeenth straight game and atoned for their only loss of the season, topping #5 nationally ranked College of DuPage on the road Thursday, 75-66. MATC took control in the first half, building a 10-point halftime advantage.

Former Portage H.S. athlete, Erin Voelker led the way with 18 points and nine rebounds, as three other WolfPack players reached double-figures. Cassie Paulsen notched 17, Lauren Lanza had 15 and Missie Karls finished with 13. MATC finishes the regular season with an astounding record of 25-1.

WolfPack Women Make it 16 Straight
Posted 2-9-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their sixteenth straight game with a 91-65 rout of Western Wisconsin Technical College.

Erin Voelker tallied her sixteenth double-double of the season, scoring 17 and pulling down 11 rebounds and was among six players in double figures - all second-year players. Kim Joshua also netted 17 for the WolfPack, Missie Karls had 13, Lauren Lanza scored 11 and Kara Schrandt and Cassie Paulsen each added 10. MATC improved to 24-1 overall and 10-0 against state junior college opponents.

WolfPack Women Win 15th Straight
Posted 2-1-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their fifteenth straight game with a 73-40 rout of the visiting UW-Marshfield Marauders. MATC held the Marauders to only 20 points each half and forced 36 turnovers.

Former Portage H.S. athlete, Erin Voelker led the way with her fifteenth double-double of the season scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Voelker also had a season-high seven steals. Former Marshall H.S. athlete, Missie Karls made her presence felt on both ends of the floor as she poured in 16 points, grabbed six rebounds, and had five steals. Kara Schrandt pulled down a game-high 14 rebounds. MATC improved to 23-1 overall and 9-0 against state junior college opponents.

MATC Women Schedule Change
Posted 1-27-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women will play the #7 ranked College of DuPage Chaparrals in Glen Ellyn, IL on Thursday, February 9th at 5:00 PM instead of Saturday, February 4th as originally scheduled.

Thursday, February 9th
#2 MATC vs. #7 College of DuPage
@ Glen Ellyn, IL @ 5:00 PM

MATC Women Remain at No. 2
Posted 2-1-06 - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) today released its weekly poll of the 2005-06 season, and MATC remains the #2 ranked team in the country. The WolfPack (22-1) registered a win against Waukesha County Technical College this past week. MATC is positioned between top-ranked Monroe College (20-0) and Mohawk Valley Community College (18-0).

MATC Women Cruise Past Waukesha
Posted 1-25-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their fourteenth consecutive game with a 72-36 rout of conference opponent Waukesha County Technical College.

Erin Voelker was a force inside, scoring at will as she amassed 29 points on 14-of-19 shooting while also snatching 10 boards. Cassie Paulsen likewise reached double figures, contributing 12. Guards Lauren Lanza and Erin Blasco dished out seven assists each in the win.

MATC Women Rout Silver Lake College

Posted 1-23-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their thirteenth consecutive game with a 73-38 rout of the visiting Silver Lake College Lady Lakers.

MATC had four players in double-figures led by Erin Voelker who had 14 points and a staggering season-high 19 rebounds, of which 15 came in the first half. Cassie Paulsen and Stacy Schrandt each pitched in 11 points while Missie Karls just missed a double-double by scoring 10 points and pulling down nine rebounds. The MATC Women are now 21-1 and have not lost a game since December 6th.

MATC Women Earn 20th Win
Posted 1-21-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their twelfth straight game and improved to 20-1 overall, as they cruised past conference opponent Western Wisconsin Technical College on Saturday, 104-67.

MATC had five players in double figures, led by center Cassie Paulsen's 21 point, 11 rebound performance. Lauren Lanza was 7-of-8 from the field and connected on all five of her three-point attempts to finish with 19. Erin Voelker just missed a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds and sisters Kara and Stacy Schrandt added 11 and 10 points, respectively. The WolfPack were 10-of-13 from beyond the arc, as they improved to 2-0 in the conference and 7-0 against state junior college competition.

MATC Handles UW-Richland at Home

Posted 1-18-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their eleventh straight game by beating the UW-Richland Roadrunners 82-60 at home. MATC jumped out to a 54-31 halftime lead on 57% shooting from the field. In the second half, they crusied to the win as second year player and former River Valley H.S. athlete, Cassie Paulsen, had a game-high and season-high 25 points.

Erin Voelker pulled down nine rebounds, blocked four shots and scored 22 points while point guard Lauren Lanza dished out nine assists. The WolfPack improved to an impressive 19-1 and 6-0 against state junior colleges.

MATC Holding Steady at No. 2
Posted 1-18-06 - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) today released the second poll of the season, with MATC maintaining their #2 ranking. The WolfPack (18-1) won two games since last week's poll was sent out, including a win over #7 Rochester Community and Technical College. Undefeated Monroe College (18-0) remains the top team in the county.

MATC Tops Rochester For Tenth Straight
Posted 1-17-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women won their tenth game in a row, defeating seventh-ranked Rochester Community and Technical College on Saturday, 86-79. MATC led by only one point at the half, but used an early second half scoring surge to distance themselves before withstanding two late rallies from Rochester to get the win.

MATC got everyone involved offensively, as all WolfPack players registering minutes had at least one basket, while also forcing Rochester into 24 turnovers on the defensive end. Erin Voelker narrowly missed a double-double, scoring a team-high 25 points to go along with nine rebounds. Great passing led to many open looks for Cassie Paulsen, who knocked down 11-of-23 shots from the field, finishing with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Lauren Lanza led the team with seven assists and contributed 16 points.

MATC Gets Win Against Feisty Blue Devils
Posted 1-11-06 - The #2 nationally ranked MATC WolfPack Women led by only one point at half until they broke the game open in the second half to win 81-63. MATC overcame 22 turnovers and shot over 57% from the field in the second half to claim their ninth straight victory.

Erin Voelker led the way with her thirteenth double-double of the season as she overcame early foul trouble to pour in 24 points and grab 11 rebounds. Cassie Paulsen, Kim Joshua and Erin Blasco all scored in double-figures and Kara Schrandt grabbed 10 rebounds.

Women Ranked Second in NJCAA Poll
Posted 1-11-06 - MATC is ranked second in the country among Division III schools according to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Services Bureau, who released the first poll of the 2005-06 season on Wednesday.

The WolfPack, who participated in last year's national championship tournament and is 16-1 thus far this season, are ranked second behind Monroe College and just ahead of Mohawk Valley CC, both out of New York. College of DuPage, the only team that has defeated MATC this season, is ranked eighth, while Joliet Junior College and Rochester CTC, both of whom MATC has played and won against, are ranked fourth and seventh respectively.

MATC Women Rout Visiting Owls
Posted 1-7-06 - In their first conference game of the season, MATC routed the visiting Waukesha County Technical College Owls, 100-49. It is the third game in a row in which the WolfPack Women have scored 100 or more points.

MATC had five players in double-figures led by Cassie Paulsen and Erin Voelker with 24 points each. Paulsen recorded her third double-double of the season as she added 15 rebounds. Kim Joshua had 17 points while Lauren Lanza and Missie Karls each contributed in double-figures. Karls did it all as she had five rebounds, four assists, four steals to go with her 12 points.. Kara Schrandt also pulled down 11 rebounds in the win. MATC improves to 16-1 on the season and 1-0 in conference.

MATC Women Score Over 100 Again
Posted 12-29-05 - The MATC Women scored over 100 points for the second straight game at the Eagle Classic in Springfield, OH. MATC jumped out to a 59-35 halftime lead as they shot almost 75% from the field in the first half. In the second half, MATC cruised to a 102-64 victory over the Clark State Community College Eagles. MATC improved their winning streak to seven games and their overall record to an impressive 15-1.

The WolfPack Women were led by Erin Voelker once again as she poured in 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Kara Schrandt contributed a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Kim Joshua and Cassie Paulsen scored in double-figures and Lauren Lanza dished out nine assists. MATC's next game is on Saturday, January 7th versus conference rival, Waukesha County Technical College.

MATC Scores 103 in Sixth Straight Win
Posted 12-28-05 - The MATC Women jumped out to a 57-36 halftime lead and held on to beat the Columbus State Cougars, 103-93. With the win, MATC recorded their sixth straight win in Springfield, OH.

MATC was led by Erin Voelker's 30 point and 13 rebound double-double. Cassie Paulsen contributed a double-double as well with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Lauren Lanza dished out seven assists and scored 16 points while Kim Joshua also added 15 points. The WolfPack Women are now 14-1.

MATC Women Win Fifth Straight
Posted 12-22-05 - The MATC Women won their fifth straight game with a 78-61 rout of host Riverland Community College in Austin, MN.

MATC got out to a 49-28 halftime advantage by shooting almost 60% from the field. In the second half they cruised to the win as two WolfPack players recorded double-doubles. Erin Voelker led the way with a game-high 28 points and added 12 rebounds for her tenth double-double of the season. Former Wauwatosa East H.S. athlete, Lauren Lanza, had her second double-double of the season as she posted 10 rebounds and 12 assists. Cassie Paulsen and Kara Schrandt each scored in double-figures as the WolfPack improved to 13-1.

WolfPack Wins Third Straight Tournament
Posted 12-19-05 - The MATC Women improved to 12-1 as they defeated Itasca CC and Gogebic CC to capture their third consecutive tournament.

MATC jumped out to a 23-7 lead versus Itasca, and continued to pour it on from there, winning 71-44.  Two Wolfpack players reached double-figures, led by Erin Voelker's 24 point 18 rebound performance, her ninth double-double of the year. Missie Karls shot well from all over the court, going 7 of 9 from the field, making one three pointer and 4 of 5 free throws to finish with 17 points. Kara Schrandt pulled down 18 boards in the win.

In the championship game against Gogebic Community College, Lauren Lanza made four free throws in the final 20 seconds as MATC held on to win 65-58. Lanza led all scorers with 16 points, and Erin Voelker contributed 12. Cassie Paulsen recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, and Kara Schrandt grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds. Lanza, Voelker and Paulsen each received all-tournament honors.

MATC Handles Visiting Falcons
Posted 12-13-05 - The MATC Women handled the visiting Falcons 83-51 as they jumped out to a 46-25 halftime lead and did not look back.

Lauren Lanza and Erin Voelker led four WolfPack players in double-figures with 15 points each. Lanza added five rebounds and five assists as Voelker pulled down nine rebounds. Erin Blasco added 14 points and six assists and Cassie Paulsen added 12 points and six rebounds. MATC moved their overall record to 10-1 on the season.

January 21st Game Time Change
Posted 12-12-05 - The Men's & Women's Basketball game times on Saturday, January 21st versus Western WI Technical College have been switched. The Men's Game now starts at NOON with the Women's Game starting at 2:00 PM

Second Half Rally Gets MATC Win
Posted 12-8-05 - MATC trailed by one at halftime to host UW-Marathon but rallied in the second half outscoring the Huskies, 35-29, to get the win. MATC won 63-58 and is now 9-1 overall.

Erin Voelker recorded her eighth double-double of the season, scoring 23 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. Voelker led all scorers on 10 for 15 shooting from the field. Lauren Lanza also pitched in 12 points and dished out 6 assists in the win.

MATC Women Lose First Game to DuPage
Posted 12-6-05 - The MATC Women lost their first game of the season, 74-63, to the preseason fifth place nationally ranked College of DuPage Chaparrals.

MATC struggled to get quality shots and turned the ball over as the Chaparrals outscored the host WolfPack 43-28 in the second half after trailing by four at halftime. Cassie Paulsen led the way for the WolfPack with 17 points. Laura Lanza added 15 points and Erin Voelker recorded her seventh double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The MATC Women are now 8-1 on the season.

Unbeaten Streak Reaches Eight
Posted 11-30-05 - Kim Joshua made 1 of 2 free throws with 7.3 seconds remaining, as MATC edged D-I Highland Community College (IL), 65-61, to remain undefeated.

Erin Voelker led the way, powering the WolfPack

(8-0) with 19 points and 17 rebounds, her sixth double-double of the season. Also reaching double figures were Cassie Paulsen with 16 points, and Lauren Lanza, who scored 12 points along with five assists and four steals. MATC shot 45 percent from the field and established a 35-26 half-time advantage, but had to fight off a late second half comeback by Highland to secure the win.

Late Comeback Lifts MATC Women
Posted 11-23-05 - As good teams often do, MATC found a way to win Tuesday night against Divison III NCAA opponent Silver Lake College. Trailing late in the fourth quarter, the WolfPack put together some key stops and timely baskets in their 79-73 comeback bid.

Three WolfPack players scored in double figures, led by Cassie Paulsen with 21 points on 8 of 11 shooting. Lauren Lanza did a little bit of everything, tallying 18 points, including a trio of three pointers, to go along with five assists and two steals. Missie Karls shot 50 percent from the field and finished with 15 points. Erin Voelker grabbed a team-high 16 rebounds for the WolfPack, who remain unbeaten at 7-0.

Led By Paulsen, MATC Clips Skyhawks
Posted 11-21-05 - A gutsy effort from Cassie Paulsen and a second half surge preserved MATC's perfect record, as they edged Division I opponent Sauk Valley Community College, 66-63, on Saturday in Dixon, IL. Paulsen led all scorers with 19 points, making 12 of 14 free throws, each crucial as MATC mounted a significant rally after trailing by 10 at halftime.

Kim Joshua and Erin Voelker scored 16 and 13 points respectively, and Paulsen was one rebound shy of a double-double as MATC improved to 6-0 on the season.

WolfPack Extend Win Streak to Five
Posted 11-18-05 - Four players scored in double figures as the visiting MATC Women downed UW-Richland Wednesday evening, 77-40. Erin Voelker led the charge with 17 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. MATC took seized control early on, building a 41-23 halftime lead.

Voelker's double-double performance was just part of an effective offensive showing for MATC. Cassie Paulsen scored 14 points on 7 of 13 shooting, Lauren Lanza had 12 points to go along with a team-high six assists, and Kim Joshua contributed 10 points.

MATC Wins Classic, Stays Perfect
Posted 11-14-05 - The MATC Women won their second consecutive tournament in impressive fashion, defeating Rochester Community & Technical College and Joliet Junior College this weekend to win the WolfPack Classic in Madison. MATC centers, Erin Voelker and Kara Schrandt, garnered all-tournament honors for their exceptional play. With the pair of wins MATC moved to 4-0 overall.

Voelker posted a double-double, with 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 80-46 win over Rochester CTC on Friday. Schrandt shot 62% from the field and finished with 10 points while Lauren Lanza paced the WolfPack with 14 points, including two three-pointers.

In the championship game, a hard fought 71-68 win over Joliet Junior College, Voelker had 30 points, 17 rebounds and five blocked shots. Voelker now has four double-doubles in four games. Schrandt had 16 points, and Cassie Paulsen chipped in 12.

MATC Captures Waubonsee Tournament
Posted 11-9-05 - MATC kicked off the 2005 season in winning fashion. Led by tournament MVP, Erin Voelker, and three other WolfPack all-tournament selections, MATC took first place at the Waubonsee Tournament on November 4-5 by defeating Carl Sandburg College and Illinios Valley Community College. Voelker, a second year center from Portage, WI, amassed 48 points and 27 rebounds as she posted a double-double in each contest.

In addition to Voelker's 25 points and 10 rebounds in the opening game against Carl Sandburg, WolfPack forward Cassie Paulsen scored 17 points and had nine boards. Point guard Lauren Lanza scored 13 and guard Missie Karls contributed 11 points in the 80-78 win.

Voelker led the way with 23 points and 17 rebounds in the second game as well. MATC beat Illinois Valley CC 76-69. Lanza recorded a double-double, scoring 21 points and grabbing 12 rebounds while Karls had 13 points and Paulsen had 13 rebounds.

In addition to Erin Volelker's all-tournament MVP selection, the WolfPack put three other players including Misse Karls, Cassie Paulsen and Lauren Lanza on the all-tournament team.