MATC Falls in Region Final to Ridgewater CC
Posted 5-12-07 - In the inaugural season of MATC Softball, the WolfPack found themselves playing in the Region XIII Final versus Ridgewater Community College. Courtney Jordak pitched four hitless innings and MATC scored one run in the top of the fourth to take the lead, 1-0.

In the bottom of the fifth, Ridgewater took the lead, as they posted two runs on two hits and an error. Then, in the bottom of the sxith, Ridgewater struck again, this time with three runs on three hits and two errors. MATC could not put together anything in the seventh and fell 5-1 to end their season. Courtney Jordak received the loss as she pitched a complete game, striking out five batters. Jenny Rahn was 1-for-2 and Meghan Wagner posted the only RBI for the WolfPack.

MATC Softball finished the season with a 11-8 overall record.

MATC Advances to Region Championship Game
Posted 5-11-07 - MATC Softball advanced to the NJCAA Region XIII Championship Game by losing one and winning one against Rochester Community & Technical College.

In the first game of the NJCAA Region XIII Tournament in Willmar, MN, MATC fell behind 8-0 to Rochester CTC in the first two innings before battling back to score five runs in the fifth and sixth innings. In the end, the deficit proved to be too much as the WolfPack fell 8-5. Sarah Ripp went 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Margaret Fichter received the loss.

In the second game the WolfPack needed a win to stay alive in the tournament. MATC came out with their bats blazing as the put up eight runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back. MATC cruised to a 11-3 victory and a berth in the championship game. Courtney Jordak pitched a complete game, striking out five and getting her eighth win of the season. Mallory Nygaard and Kelly McCarthy each had big games as the both went 3-for-4 with two RBIs.

MATC Claims Itasca CC Tournament
Posted 4-22-07 - MATC Softball won three out of four games against three different opponents to claim the 4th Annual Jennie Guyer Softball Invitational in Grand Rapids, MN on Saturday, April 21.

Game #1 - MATC vs. Manitoba, Canada
In the first game of the tournament, MATC managed only one hit and had thirteen strikeouts in a 0-1 loss to Manitoba, Canada. Mallory Nygaard had the only hit and Courtney Jordak received the loss, pitching a complete game with no earned runs given up.

Game #2 - MATC vs. Itasca CC
In the second game, the WolfPack bats came alive as they recorded 20 hits and 14 runs to win 14-9 over Itasca Community College. Jackie Ripp went 4-for-5 with six RBIs and Margaret Fichter pitched five innings to get her third win of the season.

Game #3 - MATC vs. Rainy River CC
After trailing 1-0 in the top of the fourth, the WolfPack broke the game open with four runs and never looked back. MATC won 5-2 against Rainy River CC to advance to the championship game. Courtney Jordak pitched a complete game and struck out 11 batters over seven innings to earn her sixth win of the season. Kelly McCarthy went 2-for-2 with an RBI.

Championship - MATC vs. Manitoba, Canada
While MATC managed only one hit in the first matchup between these two teams, the rematch proved to be a different story. In the championship game, the WolfPack jumped on it early, scoring eight runs in the first inning and continued to pour it on over the next four innings, scoring one run in each. Meanwhile, Courtney Jordak pitched five scoreless innings to give MATC the 12-0 win and the tournament title.

MATC Softball Splits with College of Lake County
Posted 4-18-07 - MATC Softball split a home doubleheader with College of Lake County on Tuesday, April 17th

In the first game, MATC was tied 4-4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning when Jorgia Deppisch stepped to the plate. With two runners on, Deppisch hit a double to score the winning run. Deppisch was 2-for-4 with one key RBI. Megan Wagner and Mallory Nygaard each went 3-for-4 while Courney Jordak recorded her fifth win of the season, striking out seven batters.

In the second game, MATC was held to only three hits as they were shutout 6-0. Courtney Jordak, Kayla Adams and Megan Wagner were the only WolfPack players with a hit. Margaret Fichter received the loss.

MATC Sweeps Joliet in Home Debut
Posted 4-16-07 - MATC Softball made its home debut a successful one as the team swept Joliet Junior College for the second straight series pushing their overall record to 6-2.

In the first game, freshman pitcher, Courtney Jordak, pitched a complete game, striking out eight batters and giving up only one earned run in seven innings of work. Jordak also went 2-for-3 with two RBIs while teammate Jorgia Deppisch went 2-for-2 and scored twice. MATC broke open a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the sixth inning to win 5-1.

In the second game, MATC put together two four run innings on fourteen hits to beat Joliet 11-8. Jorgia Deppish kept her hot hitting going as she went 2-for-3 and four WolfPack players went 2-for-4. Mallory Nygaard drove in three RBIs on 1-for-3 hitting. Courtney Jordak got her fourth win of the season as she came into the game in relief, pitching four innings. MATC improved to 6-2 in front of their home crowd.

MATC Takes Two from Joliet Junior College
Posted 4-7-07 - MATC Softball recorded their first sweep of the season as they took two games from Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL on April 6th.

In the first game, MATC held on for a 11-10 victory as Courtney Jordak pitched six innings in relief to earn her first win of the season. Leftfielder Mallory Nygaard went 2-for-3 with one RBI and Jorgia Deppisch posted three RBIs on 1-for-3 hitting.

In the second game, MATC trailed 8-7 in the top of the seventh. The WolfPack Women used a four run seventh inning to take the lead for good. Courtney Jordak pitched a complete game, striking out seven batters, for her second straight win. Mallory Nygaard and Courtney Jordak each went 3-for-5 and combined for six RBIs. Megan Wagner and Elise Proctor each went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. MATC improved to 4-2 overall.

MATC Splits Doubleheader with DuPage
Posted 4-6-07 - MATC Softball split a doubleheader with College of DuPage on April 5 in Glen Ellyn, IL.

In the first game, MATC had eleven hits but managed only three runs. The WolfPack fell 5-3 to College of DuPage. Jackie Ripp went 3-for-4 while Megan Wagner went 2-for-4 and drove in two runs. Courtney Jordak received the loss.

In the second game, the WolfPack continued their hot hitting as they had thirteen hits and scored ten runs in a 10-1 victory. Kelly McCarthy went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and Jackie Ripp went 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Margaret Fichter pitched five innings to earn her first win of the season.

MATC Reschedules Home Debut, Lake County
Posted 4-5-07 - The MATC Softball team will make its home debut, weather permitting, on Sunday, April 15th versus Joliet Junior College at 3:00 PM.

The College of Lake County doubleheader that was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 7th has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 17th at 3:00 PM.

MATC Softball Splits Doubleheader in Debut
Posted 3-23-07 - MATC Softball split its debut doubleheader against College of Lake County in Grays Lake, IL.

In the first game, MATC led 3-2 in the fifth inning before College of Lake County scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth. The WolfPack could no get anything going in the seventh and lost 4-3. Margaret Fichter received the loss. Kayla Adams and Sarah Ripp each went 3-for-4 while Megan Wagner went 2-for-3.

In the second game, MATC was led by Megan Wagner and Jackie Ripp's hitting as each went 3-for-3 and posted two and three RBIs, respectively. Margaret Fichter received the win by going five innings and giving up only one earned run. MATC improved to 1-1.

MATC Softball Set to Make Program Debut
Posted 3-20-07 - MATC Softball is ready to make its debut at an MATC Intercollegiate sport for the first time 1999. The WolfPack Women will face College of Lake County in Grays Lake, IL on Thursday, March 22nd at 3:00 PM.

MATC Softball Makes Return in 2007 with Former Badger Star, Boo Gillette, As Head Coach
Posted 2-21-06 - Madison Area Technical College Women’s Softball will make its return as an NJCAA Division III intercollegiate sport during the 2007 spring season with a former University of Wisconsin standout softball player, Boo Gillette, as their new head coach. Boo Gillette was named head MATC Softball Coach on Monday.

After a seven-year absence as an intercollegiate sport, MATC has resurrected the softball program. The team will compete at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III level during the 2007 season. Renovations to the softball complex and recruiting efforts by Coach Gillette will help bring the program to prominence.

“I am confident that with the wealth of talent in the Madison and surrounding communities combined with the support that this great community has shown me as a Badger player and the support it continues to give its athletic teams, we can form a high caliber team which can gain national recognition for MATC and the state of Wisconsin,” commented new MATC head softball coach, Boo Gillette.

Boo Gillette, has served as assistant softball coach at Edgewood College since the fall of 2005 while also giving hitting and pitching instructions to athletes throughout the community. As a student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin from 2002-2005, Boo was a natural leader and a talented softball player. As a leader, she served as a three-year team captain, a two-year Big-Ten representative and a two-year UW Athletic Board representative. As a UW athlete, she received many honors including being named three-year all Big-Ten Conference, two-year co-MVP and winning the Big Ten Sportsmanship award her senior season.

“We are very pleased that Boo Gillette will lead our women’s softball program at MATC. Boo brings the type of energy and enthusiasm needed to build a high quality intercollegiate softball program. Everyone that has been involved with Boo feels that she is a great teacher of the game and an excellent communicator,” said MATC Athletic Director, Steve Hauser.