2007-08 NEWS

Alyssa Schiele Named NJCAA Division III All-American
Posted 4-11-08 - Second year forward, Alyssa Schiele, was named to the 2007-08 NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball All-American second team, becoming the sixth women’s basketball player in school history to receive All-American honors.

Schiele helped lead Madison Area Technical College to a conference title, state title, region title and to a fourth place national finish.  She was MATC’s statistical leader in six different categories including points per game (17.7 ppg), field goal percentage (54.8), rebounds per game (10.5 rpg), block shots (50), double-doubles (16) and triple-doubles (1).  In addition to All-American honors, Schiele earned all-conference, all-state, and all-region honors for her play this season.

MATC Claims Fourth Place National Finish
Posted 3-15-08 - In the third and final round of the NJCAA National Tournament, MATC faced Montgomerey College (15-14) from Rockville, MD. MATC left the gym victorious in their final game of the season by knocking off the Lady Knights 85-79.

In what was yet another physical contest, the WolfPack Women again started out slowly. MATC fell behind by 14 early in large part to 15 first half turnovers resulting in 15 points for the Lady Knights. Alyssa Schiele kept the WolfPack in the game with her 20 first half points on 9-for-10 shooting from the field.

In the second half, MATC made their patented run right out of the gate, outscoring their opponent 17-7 over the first 6:27. The WolfPack took the lead on back-to-back three's by Lexie Schmitgen and Abbie Windus with 15:19 to go. Once taking the lead, the team never looked back en route to the victory.

In her final game at MATC, Alyssa Schiele led all scorers with 35 points, and pulled down a game-high 17 rebounds. Teammate Dana Wagner pitched in 22 points of her own while Lexie Schmitgen contributed 12 in her final contest as well. With the win, MATC captured fourth place in the tournament and finished 24-9 overall.

Tournament Website | Game Bracket

MATC Uses Second Half to Beat Holyoke CC
Posted 3-14-08 - MATC rebounded from a tough opening round loss to beat Holyoke CC by a score of 76-54 in the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament.

The game started out as an evenly matched contest, as the two teams traded baskets throughout the first half.  Second year forward Lexie Schmitgen kept the score close by scoring 12 of her 16 points in the period. Unfortunately, the WolfPack failed to capitalize on several free throw opportunities, finding themselves down by as many as eight points in the first half, and trailing by a basket at the half.

After again exchanging several baskets early in the second half, MATC turned on the defensive clamps to force Holyoke to commit 12 turnovers in the period. Sparked by a five point infusion that saw Whitney Schultz score off of an inbounds pass to herself and Alyssa Schiele drill a three-pointer, MATC never looked back as they finished the game with a 34-4 run over the final 14:06.  

Schiele led the charge in the second half, where she scored 21 of her game-high 27 points.  MATC won the battle of rebounds by an overwhelming 50-29 margin.
Schiele led all scorers with 27 points, while Schmitgen and first-year guard Dana Wagner pitched in with 16 and 10 points, respectively.

MATC will face Montgomery College (15-14) from Rockville, MD, in the final round of the tournament on Saturday, March 15 at 3:00 pm.

MATC Plaqued by Turnovers, Lose 48-63, in NJCAA National Tournament Opener
Posted 3-13-08 - The MATC Women (22-8) started off their national tournament run against Brookdale Community College (23-2) from Lincroft, New Jersey. The WolfPack started off slowly in the first half, falling to an early 10-3 deficit.  The women quickly regrouped however, taking a 12-11 lead on a Rebecca Glassbrenner layup with 10:30 to go in the first half.  

Turnovers would prove to be the key statistic throughout the game, as MATC repeatedly turned the ball over on their way to a 34-21 halftime disadvantage.  The WolfPack came out showing their true colors in the second half, as they chiseled Brookdale’s early lead to eight points with just over six minutes remaining.  

Turnovers again ended the comeback though, as MATC fell to Brookdale CC in the first game of the NJCAA National Tournament by a final score of 63-48.  Rebecca Glassbrenner led the team with 14 points and 11 rebounds while Alyssa Schiele and Whitney Schultz also pitched in with 11 and 10 points, respectively.

The team will play Holyoke Community College (21-8) on Friday, March 14, at 1:00 pm in Utica, NY.

"Sun Prairie Quartet propels WolfPack to National Tourney" - Capital Times
Posted 3-12-08 - Visit the MATC Newsroom for the Capital Times article, "MATC Women's Basketball: Sun Prairie Quartet propels WolfPack to National Tourney". The article was written by Jim Polzin.

"Leading the Pack" - Portage Daily Register
Posted 3-10-08 - Visit the MATC Newsroom for the Portage Daily Register's article, "Leading the Pack". The article covers four area playerrs who have helped MATC to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament.

MATC Wins, Advances to National Tournament
Posted 2-29-08 - In the NJCAA Region XIII-A Championship Game, the MATC Women's Baskteball team upset the #3 nationally ranked Rochester Community & Technical College Yellowjackets, 66-64, to advance to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Utica, NY.

In the first half, MATC jumped out to a 37-30 halftime lead on 56% shooting from the field. In the second half, the Yellowjackets got the lead back. MATC was trailing by one point with :16 seconds left to go when Alicia Baldowin was fouled and hit two key free throws to put the WolfPack up by one. On the next possession, Lexie Schmitgen grabbed the rebound and was fouled on a missed Rochester shot. Schmitgen made the free throw and then the Yellowjackets turned the ball over to seal the MATC 66-64 win.

Alyssa Schiele led the WolfPack with 19 points and 11 rebounds, posting her fifteenth double-double of the season. Lexie Schmitgen and Dana Wagner each added 13 points while Whittney Schultz contributed with five points, four assists and five steals.

MATC advances to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Utica, NY on March 13-16. It is the MATC Women's fifth trip to the national tournament and their first since the 2005-06 season.

NJCAA Region XIII-A Statcast | Box Score

MATC Will Play Rochester on Friday at Home
Posted 2-24-08 - The MATC Women's Baskteball team will play the #3 nationally ranked Rochester Community & Technical College Yellowjackets on Friday at 6:00 PM at home. The winner of the NJCAA Region XIII-A Game will advance to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Utica, NY.

MATC Claims Second State Title in Three Years
Posted 2-24-08 - In the WJCAA State Tournament Final, the host MATC Women's Basketball team claimed their second state title in three years with their thirteenth consecutive win.

MATC got out to a 46-20 halftime lead shooting over 45% from the field. In the second half, it was a different story, as MATC was outscored 32-18 and shot just under 27% while turning the ball over. In the end, the WolfPack held on to get the 64-52 win over UW-Fond du Lac. With the win, MATC runs their record to 13-0 against state junior college opponents this season.

Alyssa Schiele led the way for the WolfPack with 15 points while teammates Lexie Schmitgen and Kaycey Kuecker each added 11 points. Schiele and Kuecker were named to the 2008 WJCAA All-Tournament team.

MATC Moves on to State Championship Game
Posted 2-23-08 - In the WJCAA State Tournament Semifinal, the host MATC Women's Basketball team won their twelfth straight game to remain unbeaten in 2008. The WolfPack Women advance to the WJCAA State Championship Game with a convincing 73-51 win over UW-Marshfield.

MATC jumped out to a 39-22 halftime lead, shooting over 47% from the field in the first half and never looked back. In the second half, the WolfPack again outscored the visiting Marauders 34-29.

Alyssa Schiele recorded her second double-double of the postseason and her fourteenth of the season with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Schiele was 14-for-15 from the field. Teammate Dana Wagner pitched in with 10 points while MATC improved to 12-0 against state junior college opponents.

The WolfPack Women will play for the state title at NOON tomorrow (Sunday, February 24) versus UW-Fond du Lac at the WJCAA State Tournament at MATC.

MATC Advances to State, Beats Western 84-61
Posted 2-20-08 - The MATC Women's Basketball team faced Western Technical College for the fourth time this season in the second round of the WJCAA State Playoffs.

MATC jumped out to a 41-31 halftime lead and never looked back. The WolfPack shot a staggering 71.4% from the field in the second half to put the game well out of reach and win 84-61. The win was the eleventh consecutive victory for an MATC team that remains unbeaten in 2008.

Alyssa Schiele led the WolfPack past the Cavaliers for the fourth time this season with 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field. Lexie Schmitgen and Dana Wagner contributed 14 and 12 points, respectively.

The WolfPack Women play the 1:00 PM Semifinal game versus UW-Marshfield on Saturday in the WJCAA State Tournament at MATC.

WolfPack Rout UW-Rock County, Move On
Posted 2-18-08 - The MATC Women's Basketball team routed the visiting UW-Rock County Rattlers 86-51 in the first round of the WJCAA State Playoffs. MATC shot over 45% from the field and dished out 27 assists as they moved on to face the winner of Western Technical College/UW-Richland in the second round of the WJCAA State Playoffs.

Alyssa Schiele led the way with 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for her thirteenth double-double of the season. Dana Wagner added 18 points while Lexie Schmitgen had 14 points and six assists.

MATC Women Beat Western, Advance to Region
Posted 2-13-08 - The MATC Women's Basketball after a full week off started postseason play with the NJCAA WI Regional Final against conference rival, Western Technical College. Despite cold shooting in the first half MATC fought out a 32-19 halftime lead.

In the second half the WolfPack Women neve looked back as they held off the Cavaliers for a 56-45 win. The win advances the WolfPack to the NJCAA Region XIII-A Championship Game on Friday, February 29th at 6:00 PM at MATC. The opponent is yet to be determined.

Alyssa Schiele scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for her twelfth double-double of the season. Meanwhile, teammates Lexie Schmitgen just missed a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds. Abbie Windus also score in double-figures (11 pts.) in the win.

MATC Finishes Regular Season with a Win
Posted 2-6-08 - In a rescheduled game from January 29th, the MATC Women's Basketball team won their final game of the regular season with a 65-46 win versus Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, WI.

Two MATC players posted double-doubles in the win as Alyssa Schiele had 16 points and 10 rebounds and teammate Lexie Schmitgen scored 11 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. MATC finished the regular season with a 16-8 overall record.

MATC Women Cruise to Win, Conference Title
Posted 2-4-08 - The MATC Women's Basketball team cruised to a 69-49 conference win over Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, WI. The win sealed an undefeated conference season and a sixth straight Wisconsin Technical College Conference title.

Dana Wagner led four WolfPack scorers in double-figures with 19 points on 3-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc. Abbie Windus pitched in with 11 points while teammates Lexie Schmitgen and Alyssa Schiele each contributed 10 points. MATC remains undefeated (8-0) against state junior college opponents.

Silver Lake College Game Rescheduled
Posted 2-1-08 - The weather cancelled January 29th game versus Silver Lake College has been rescheduled. MATC will now face Silver Lake College on Tuesday, February 5th in Manitowoc, WI at 6:30 PM.

WolfPack Women Rout UW-Marinette
Posted 1-26-08 - The WolfPack Women routed the visiting UW-Marinette Lady Bucs, 71-39, to win their sixth straight game.

Alyssa Schiele had 17 points and teammate Rebecca Glasbrenner recorded her first double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Whittney Schultz added 10 points as MATC improved to 7-0 against state junior college teams.

MATC Women Clinch Sixth Straight WTCC Title
Posted 1-24-08 - The WolfPack Women clinched their sixth consecutive Wisconsin Technical College Conference (WTCC) title with a 67-54 win over Western Technical College in La Crosse, WI.

MATC jumped out to a 38-24 halftime lead and never looked back as Alyssa Schiele led all scorers with 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to post her tenth double-double of the season. Dana Wagner and Abbie Windus scored 12 and 10 points, respectively. The MATC Women improved to 6-0 against state junior college competition.

WolfPack Women Beat #10 Ranked Team
Posted 1-19-08 - The WolfPack Women advenged an early season loss to #10 ranked College of DuPage by beating them 62-54 in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Dana Wagner had 20 points to lead the way while teammate Alyssa Schiele posted her ninth double-double of the season with 15 points and 18 rebounds. Kacey Kuecker also pitched in with 10 points as the WolfPack improved to 12-8 with their fourth straight win.

MATC Women Push Conference Mark to 2-0
Posted 1-16-08 - The MATC Women won their second straight Wisconsin Technical College Conference (WTCC) game with a 68-48 rout of the visiting Milwaukee Area Technical College Stormers.

The WolfPack pushed out to a 44-21 halftime lead and never looked back. Alyssa Schiele and Brittney Lathrop each had 10 points to lead the team in scoring. Many players received many minutes as MATC is now 5-0 against state junior college competition.

MATC Wins WTCC Opener in Two Overtimes
Posted 1-5-08 - The MATC Women won their Wisconsin Technical College Conference (WTCC) opener in thrilling fashion, winning 94-90 in double-overtime.

MATC was down by two points with one second left to go at the end of regulation and Dana Wagner, first year starter from Sun Prairie H.S., hit two clutch free throws to send the game into the first overtime. Western responded on a last second shot at the end of the first overtime and MATC was able to close out the game in the second overtime to claim their first conference victory of the season.

Alyssa Schiele led all scorers with 30 points while four other teammates contributed in double-figures. MATC shot over 72% from the free-throw line for the game. With the win, MATC improves to 10-8 overall.

Schiele Named NJCAA Player of the Week
Posted 1-1-08 - Second year MATC Women's Basketball player, Alyssa Schiele, from Lima, Ohio, was named the NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball Player of the Week for December 19.

Alyssa Schiele - NJCAA D.III Player of the Week

MATC Claims 78-64 Win in Final Game in AZ
Posted 1-1-08 - For their final matchup of the Arizona trip, the WolfPack Women traveled to Glendale, AZ, to face Glendale Community College.

After trailing NJCAA Division II Glendale CC at half, MATC outscored the host Gauchos 45-30 in the second half to get the 78-64 win. The Sun Prairie duo of Dana Wagner and Kaycey Kuecker had 22 and 13 points while Alyssa Schiele recorded her eighth double-double of the season with 20 points and 11 rebounds. With the win, MATC improved to 9-8 overall.

MATC Loses to Division I Yavapai College
Posted 12-30-07 - In the second game of their Arizona trip against tough NJCAA Division I competition, the WolfPack Women faced Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ on Saturday, December 29.

The host Roughriders outscored MATC by 18 points in the second half after leading by six at halftime. Yavapai claimed the 87-63 win despite Alyssa Schiele's 17 point, 18 rebound double-double. Dana Wagner also reached double-figures with 12 points as the WolfPack dropped to 8-8.

MATC Falls to Scottsdale CC in Arizona
Posted 12-29-07 - In the first game of their Arizona trip on Friday, December 28, in Scottsdale, AZ, the WolfPack Women's Basketball team fell 77-62 to NJCAA Division I Scottsdale CC after trailing by six points at half.

Alyssa Schiele, Dana Wagner and Rebecca Glasbrenner each scored in double-figures for the WolfPack as they had 20, 16 and 15 points, respectively. With the loss MATC fell to 8-7 overall.

WolfPack Women Fall to #1 Ranked Joliet JC
Posted 12-15-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team traveled to Joliet, IL to face the top ranked NJCAA Division III, Joliet Junior College Lady Wolves.

MATC jumped out to a 33-27 halftime lead but after half the Lady Wolves chipped away at the lead and outscored MATC 45-32. Despite holding the Lady Wolves to under 34 % shooting MATC fell 72-65.

Alyssa Schiele led all scorers with 31 points and posted a triple-double by pulling down 18 rebounds and blocking 11 shots. Lexie Schmitgen added eight points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

MATC Women Win Fifth Straight at Home
Posted 12-12-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team won their fifth straight game at home with a 79-62 win over UW-Rock County. MATC shot almost 50% from the field and got out to a 48-31 half-time advantage to put the game out of reach.

Dana Wagner led all scorers with 24 points on 6-for-9 shooting from three-point territory. Erin Crane also added 13 points in the victory. MATC improves to 8-5 overall and undefeated 3-0 against state junior college opponents.

MATC Claims 77-53 Win Against United Tribes
Posted 12-8-07 - The MATC Women's Basketball team won their fourth straight game as they beat United Tribes Technical College 77-53 at the McDonald's Shoot-out Tournament in Ironwood, MI.

MATC stormed out to a 39-15 halftime lead and never looked back shooting almost 40% from beyond the arc. Former Baraboo H.S. athlete, Erin Crane poured in 15 points on 4-for-6 shooting from three. Abbie Windus had nine points and eleven rebounds.

MATC Beats Host Gogebic CC in Tournament
Posted 12-7-07 - The MATC Women's Basketball team claimed their third straight win with a 62-58 win over host Gogebic Community College in the McDonald's Shoot-out in Ironwood, MI.

MATC jumped ahead at half 38-33 and held off Gogebic in the second half to get the win. Three players were in double-figures. Dana Wagner led all scorers with 19 points on 3-for-5 shooting from beyond the arc. Alyssa Schiele posted her sixth double-double of the season with 16 points and 18 rebounds. Lexie Schmitgen pitched in with 10 points.

WolfPack Women Claim Second Straight Win
Posted 12-5-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team claimed their second straight win as they routed the visiting UW-Richland Roadrunners, 67-37.

MATC's Alyssa Schiele led the way for the WolfPack as four WolfPack players reached double-figures. Schiele poured in 17 points while teammates Dana Wagner added 12 points and Abbie Windus and Kaycey Kuecker pitched in with 10 points each. MATC got back to .500 (5-5) and are currently 2-0 against state junior college competition.

MATC Women Get Win Against UW-Marathon
Posted 12-3-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball played their first state junior college opponent of the season and won 72-64 over UW-Marathon in Wausau, WI. MATC got out to a fast start by shooting over 47% from the field and led by eight points at the half. The the second half they held onto their lead and held the Huskies to 31% shooting from the field.

Three WolfPack players were in double-figures including Lexie Schmitgen (19 pts.), Dana Wagner (17 pts.), and Alyssa Schiele (12 pts.). Alyssa Schiele aslo recorded her third straight double-double to go with two earlier in the season.

MATC Loses Overtime Battle Against Sauk
Posted 11-26-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team lost a 64-63 overtime battle against NJCAA Division I opponent, Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL on Tuesday, November 20th. 

MATC overcame a five point halftime deficit and the Skyhawks put the game into overtime at the end of regulation.  In the overtime, the WolfPack were outscored 9-8 and lost their second straight game.

MATC Loses Overtime Battle Against Sauk
Posted 11-26-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team lost a 64-63 overtime battle against NJCAA Division I opponent, Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL on Tuesday, November 20th.  MATC overcame a five point halftime deficit and the Skyhawks put the game into overtime at the end of regulation.  In the overtime, the WolfPack were outscored 9-8 and lost their second straight game.

Alyssa Schiele recorded her fourth double-double of the season by scoring 18 points to go along with her 14 rebounds, while teammate, Dana Wagner had a team-high 21 points in the loss.

WolfPack Loses Tight Game to Riverland CC
Posted 11-19-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team lost 59-51 to Riverland Community College in Austin, MN on Friday night.  MATC trailed by two points at halftime and could not overcome the deficit in the second half.

Dana Wagner led the WolfPack with 25 points, while teammate, Alyssa Schiele recorded her third double-double of the season scoring 18 points to go along with her 14 rebounds.

MATC Claims 74-58 Win at Central Lakes
Posted 11-15-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team claimed a 74-58 win over Central Lakes in Brainerd, MN on Thursday night. MATC jumped out to a 43-32 halftime lead by shooting over 53% from the field and cruised to a victory.

Alyssa Schiele recorded her second double-double of the season as she poured in 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Teammates, Dana Wagner and Rebecca Glasbrenner each pitched in with double-figure points, 17 and 12 points respectively.

MATC Women Beat Gogebic in 3rd Place Game
Posted 11-12-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team defeated Gogebic Community College, 74-69, in their final game of the MATC Border Battle Tournament on Saturday.  After trailing by nine at halftime, MATC rallied to outscore the visiting Lady Samsons 43-29 in the second half. With the win, MATC improves to 2-3 overall on the season.

Alyssa Schiele had a game high 19 points and eight rebounds, while teammate, Dana Wagner pitched in with 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the free throw line.  Lexie Schmitgen added 10 points and nine rebounds as well.

MATC Women Fall to Rochester in Semifinal
Posted 11-09-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team were defeated by Rochester Community & Technical College, 70-55, in their opening game of the MATC Border Battle Tournament. After both teams were tied at halftime, Rochester pulled away in the second half.

Alyssa Schiele led the WolfPack with 15 points, while teammate, Lexie Schmitgen had a team high seven rebounds in the game. With the loss the WolfPack fell to 1-3 overall.

Next up for the WolfPack Women is a third place MATC Border Battle Tournament game with Gogebic Community College on Saturday, November 9, at 10:00 AM.

WolfPack Women Fall to College of DuPage
Posted 11-07-07 - The WolfPack Women's Basketball team fell, 53-50, in their home debut versus the #11 nationally ranked, College of DuPage Chaparrals. After both teams were tied at halftime, College of DuPage pulled away in the second half and MATC could not overcome their 25 turnovers and shooting woes.

Alyssa Schiele led the WolfPack with a double-double, 16 points and 18 rebounds. Next up for the WolfPack is the MATC Border Battle Tournament on Friday-Saturday, November 9-10 in Madison, WI.

MATC Women Split A Pair to Start Season
Posted 11-05-07 - The MATC Women's Basketball team started the season on the losing end against Parkland College, but quickly rebounded the next day against Kennedy King for their first victory of the season.

In the first game on Friday, the WolfPack were defeated by Parkland College 95-64 to start the season.  Former Sun Prairie H.S.standouts, Kaycey Kuecher and Dana Wagner each had 18 points to lead all WolfPack scorers.  Former Baraboo H.S. standout, Erin Crane grabbed a team high eight rebounds.

In the second game, MATC defeated Kennedy King College 62-58 to record their first win of the season on Saturday.  Erin Crane, Dana Wagner and Kaycey Kuecker each had a team high 15 points in the win while former Boscobel H.S. standout, Rebecca Glasbrenner, had 13 rebounds to lead the WolfPack.

MATC will next play College of DuPage at home on Tuesday, November 6, at 5:30 PM.

Open Tryouts - Mandatory Meeting Date Set
Posted 7-27-07 - MATC Women's Basketball has scheduled their Mandatory Meeting for Thursday, August 30 at 3:30 PM in Room 209 . This meeting is required for all students interested in trying out for the team, recruited athletes and for all athletes returning for their second season of competition.

Tryouts are scheduled to begin in:
Mid-September

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