The matchup is set for the #9-ranked Madison College WolfPack softball team as they earned the #11 seed in this week's NJCAA Division II Softball National Tournament in Clinton, MS. The 49-8 'Pack play the #7-ranked and #6-seeded Cowley College Tigers in their first round game Wednesday afternoon, but future opponents in the double-elimination tournament won't be known until action gets underway. In that case, here is a look at first round opponent Cowley College and the 14 other teams in the championship field. Each possible opponent is updated with their current rank in the latest NJCAA Division II Poll, how they earned their respective berths to the national tournament, DII softball national tournament history, school information, and key contributors on the team, among other things. Refer to this guide throughout the NJCAA Division II Tournament for a quick scouting report of future opponents.

[Seed: #1 | Rank: #1] Des Moines Area Community College | Boone, IA | 44-0 record | Region XI
District H Champions. Defeated Dawson Community College 2-0 & 9-0.
Five prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2017. Best Finish: Third Place in 2014.
Athletic Director: Barrett "BJ" McGinn
Head Coach: Bob Ligouri
Assistant Coaches: Daron Harris, Brittany Martin, John Wilkinson, April Brown, Thana Heller
Colors: Blue & Black
Mascot: Bears
College President: Robert Denson
Enrollment: 2,208
Year Established: 1927
Top Pitchers
Molly Jacobson (23-0, 20 complete games, .16 ERA in 133.1 innings, 251 strikeouts, 13.18 strikeouts per inning)
Gabby Schnathorst (11-0, 4 complete games, 1.46 ERA, 84 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Mia Ruther (.524 batting average, 75 hits, 8 doubles, 7 triples, 29 RBI, 63 runs, .566 on base percentage, .678 slugging percentage, 22 stolen bases)
Morgan Nealy (.485 batting average, 66 hits, 12 doubles, 14 homeruns, 69 RBI, 26 runs, .530 on base percentage, .882 slugging percentage)
Kaisha Wells (.418 batting average, 51 hits, 14 doubles, 1 triple, 14 homeruns, 53 RBI, 22 runs, .893 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #2 | Rank: #4] Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS | 49-3 record | Region XXIII
District M Champions. Defeated LSU-Eunice 6-5 & 10-0.
Five prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2017. Best Finish: Second Place in 2017, 2016, & 2014.
Athletic Director: Katie Herrington
Head Coach: Chris Robinson
Assistant Coaches: Bob Herrington & Katie Durham
Colors: Maroon & Gold
Mascot: Bobcat
College President: Jesse Smith
Enrollment: 6,320
Year Established: 1911
Top Pitchers
Karli Perque (21-2, 15 completes games, 1 save, .91 ERA in 131 innings, 162 strikeouts)
Madison Burge (15-1, 9 complete games, 2.10 ERA in 96.2 innings, 44 strikeouts)
Hallie Donald (12-0, 7 complete games, 2 saves, .77 ERA in 82 innings, 61 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Emily Robinson (.417 batting average, 58 hits, 22 doubles, 1 triples, 9 homeruns, 60 RBI, 39 runs, .466 on base percentage, .784 slugging percentage, 4 stolen bases)
McKennah Sikes (.392 batting average, 49 hits, 9 doubles, 5 homeruns, 30 RBI, 23 runs, .392 on base percentage)
Kelsha Loftin (.446 batting average, 64 hits, 4 doubles, 2 triples, 2 homeruns, 29 RBI, 68 runs, .446 on base percentage, 62 stolen bases)

[Seed: #3 | Rank: #2] LSU-Eunice | Eunice, LA | 46-18 record | Region XXIII
District N Champions. Defeated Itawamba Community College 4-2 & East Central Community College 6-2.
Seven prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2017. Best Finish: First Place in 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, & 2011.
Athletic Director: Jeff Willis
Head Coach: Andy Lee
Assistant Coach: Logan Hebert
Colors: Purple & Golf
Mascot: Bengals
College President: Kimberly Russell
Enrollment: 2,488
Year Established: 1966
Top Pitchers
Heather Zumo (27-8, 7 saves, 1.43 ERA in 200.1 innings, 166 strikeouts, .233 opponent batting average)
Jeanne Trahan (9-4, 3.67 ERA in 84 innings pitched, 38 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Mima Doucet (.445 batting average, 93 hits, 27 doubles, 2 triples, 8 homeruns, 52 RBI, 73 runs, .522 on base percentage, .708 slugging percentage, 38 stolen bases)
Sierra Gasca (.403 batting average, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 17 RBI, 33 runs, .435 on base percentage, 32 stolen bases)
Madison Monson (.384 batting average, 78 hits, 18 doubles, 3 triples, 19 homeruns, 65 RBI, 57 runs, .466 on base percentage, .783 slugging percentage)
Emily Henderson (.366 batting average, 64 hits, 15 doubles, 9 homeruns, 40 RBI, 45 runs, .462 on base percentage, .606 slugging percentage, 18 stolen bases)
  
[Seed: #4 | Rank: #6] Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | 49-8 record | Region I
District A Champions. Defeated Scottsdale Community College 12-1 & 12-1.
Fifteen prior DII National Tournament appearances, first since 2012. Best Finish: First Place in 2012, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2001, 2000, & 1979.
Athletic Director: Samantha Ezell
Head Coach: Heinz Mueller
Assistant Coaches: Desirea Gill, Henry "Buz" Schrader, Megan Johnson, Kaylyn Castillo-Manning
Colors: Navy & Gold
Mascot: Bears
College President: Christina Haines
Enrollment: 6,000
Year Established: 1920
Top Pitchers
Kiana Carr (28-1, 23 complete games, 1.17 ERA in 179.2 innings, 211 strikeouts, 3 saves)
Hanna Krosky (16-2, 8 complete games, 3.12 ERA in 121 innings pitched, 97 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Haley Johnston (.468 batting average, 87 hits, 18 doubles, 2 triples, 18 homeruns, 72 RBI, 63 runs, .468 on base percentage, .876 slugging percentage)
Hanna Krosky (.382 batting average, 71 hits, 13 doubles, 2 triples, 11 homeruns, 56 RBI, 52 runs)
Kaitlyn Dennis (.446 batting average, 74 hits, 20 doubles, 2 triples, 19 homeruns, 71 RBI, 64 runs, .537 on base percentage, .934 slugging percentage)
Mackenzie Whitten (.444 batting average, 75 hits, 21 RBI, 61 runs, .515 on base percentage, 22 stolen bases)

[Seed: #5 | Rank: #5] Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 48-11 record | Region XI
District G Champions. Defeated Central Community College-Columbus 10-0 & 9-0.
Fifteen prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2017. Best Finish: Second Place in 1983.
Athletic Director: Doug Wagemester
Head Coach: Joe Yegge
Assistant Coaches: Megan Blank & Kylee Knop
Colors: Royal & White
Mascot: Eagles
College President: Mark Starcevich
Enrollment: 17,841
Year Established: 1966
Top Pitchers
Natalie Halvorson (25-8, 24 complete games, 2 saves, 2.43 ERA in 175.2 innings, 155 strikeouts)
DoniRae Mayhew (20-3, 15 complete games, 2.07 ERA in 138.2 innings, 119 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Monika Bevans (.497 batting average, 81 hits, 18 doubles, 3 triples, 16 homeruns, 72 RBI, 62 runs, .567 on base percentage, .939 slugging percentage, 3 stolen bases)
DoniRae Mayhew (.435 batting average, 74 hits, 18 doubles, 2 triples, 28 homeruns, 85 RBI, 79 runs, .510 on base percentage, 1.059 slugging percentage)
Rachel Stewart (.475 batting average, 96 hits, 21 doubles, 2 triples, 13 homeruns, 61 RBI, 98 runs, .556 on base percentage, .792 slugging percentage)

[Seed: #6 | Rank: #7] Cowley College | Arkansas City, KS | 39-14 record | Region IV
District E Champions. Defeated Hutchinson Community College 5-4, lost 9-12, won 8-0.
Seven prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2013. Best Finish: Third Place in 2013.
Athletic Director: Shane Larson
Head Coach: Jenny Hoyt
Assistant Coach: Haley Strawn
Colors: Orange & Black
Mascot: Tigers
College President: Dennis Rittle
Enrollment: 2,939
Year Established: 1922
Top Pitchers
Logan Wenzel (19-6, 2.66 ERA in 150 innings, 101 strikeouts)
Ashton Friend (12-5, 3.70 ERA in 104 innings, 69 strikeouts)
Madison Lewellen (2-1, 11 saves in 29.1 innings)
Top Hitters
Ashton Friend (.453 batting average, 53 hits, 14 doubles, 3 triples, 7 homeruns, 51 RBI, 32 runs, .519 on base percentage, .803 slugging percentage)
Lindsey Webb (.432 batting average, 51 hits, 8 doubles, 4 triples, 11 homeruns, 43 RBI, 34 runs, .485 on base percentage, .847 slugging percentage)
Brianna Fuchs (.416 batting average, 72 hits, 11 doubles, 2 triples, 27 RBI, 42 runs, .457 on base percentage, 44 stolen bases)
Kacia Hilty (.438 batting average, 64 hits, 21 doubles, 5 triples, 3 homeruns, 46 RBI, 46 runs, .500 on base percentage, .712 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #7 | Rank: #11] Illinois Central College | East Peoria IL | 35-9 record | Region XXIV
District P Champions. Defeated Spoon River Community College 10-1 & Danville Community College 2-1.
Twenty-four prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2015. Best Finish: First Place in 1998 & 1982.
College President: Sheila Quirk-Bailey
Enrollment: 7,030
Year Established: 1968
Athletic Director: Sue Sinclair
Head Coach: Heather Doty
Assistant Coaches:
Colors: Blue & Gold
Mascot: Cougars
Top Pitchers
Katie David (16-5, 8 complete games, 2.16 ERA in 139.2 innings, 129 strikeouts)
Paige Lane (14-2, 3 complete games, 2.99 ERA in 86.2 innings, 53 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Katie David (.428 batting average, 62 hits, 16 doubles, 1 triple, 9 homeruns, 48 RBI, 39 runs, .468 on base percentage, .738 slugging percentage)
Madisyn McCoy (.422 batting average, 62 hits, 13 doubles, 3 triples, 19 homeruns, 68 RBI, 57 runs, .422 on base percentage, .939 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #8 | Rank: #12] Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | 40-9 record | Region XII
District I Champions. Defeated Sinclair Community College 3-1 & Jackson College 8-1.
Nine prior DII National Tournament appearances, first since 2016. Best Finish: First Place in 2002.
Athletic Director: Greg Mallek
Head Coach: Marc Kibby
Assistant Coaches: Bill Cross, Carl Chaffee, Janet Hengesbach, & Tom Smith
Colors: Royal Blue, Silver, & White
Mascot: Stars
College President: Brent M. Knight
Enrollment: 7,180
Year Established: 1957
Top Pitchers
Connor Proctor (16-6, 2.34 ERA in 122.2 innings, 104 strikeouts)
Gabriel Hoaglund (16-2, 2.32 ERA in 111.2 innings, 50 strikeouts)
Taylor Hulett (4-0, 3 saves, 2.97 ERA in 33 innings, 18 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Rebecca Curtis (.432 batting average, 67 hits, 10 doubles, 3 triples, 7 homeruns, 53 RBI, 58 runs, .465 on base percentage, .671 slugging percentage, 8 stolen bases)
Sara Reinhardt (.426 batting average, 46 hits, 2 doubles, 1 homerun, 21 RBI, 28 RBI, .488 on base percentage)
Brooklyn Dolloff (.412 batting average, 56 hits, 9 doubles, 10 homeruns, 42 RBI, 49 runs, .497 on base percentage, .699 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #9 | Rank: RV] Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL | 33-19 record | Region XXIV
District O Champions. Defeated Illinois Central College 1-0, lost 2-9, & won 3-2. Three prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2015. Best Finish: Fifth Place in 2015.
Athletic Director: Ron Riggle, Jr.
Head Coach: John Marsaglia
Assistant Coaches: Dan Frank, Kurt Windisch, & Joe Zimmerman
Colors: Royal Blue & Red
Mascot: Loggers
College President: Charlotte Warren
Enrollment: 3,620
Year Established: 1968
Top Pitchers -
Brittany Roady (8-8, 8 complete games, 3.54 ERA in 91 innings, 63 strikeouts)
Addison Bryant (9-5, 7 complete games, 2.73 ERA in 89.2 innings, 59 strikeouts)
Tessa Beckham (8-3, 6 complete games, 1 save, 3.29 ERA in 68 innings, 69 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Katie McLean (.454 batting average, 84 hits, 21 doubles, 4 triples, 3 homeruns, 40 RBI, 46 runs, .492 on base percentage, .659 slugging percentage, stolen bases),
Madie Sims (.409 batting average, 67 hits, 17 doubles, 1 triple, 11 homeruns, 54 RBI, 37 runs, .452 on base percentage, .726 slugging percentage)
 
[Seed: #10 | Rank: NR] Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS | 29-14 record | Region VI
District D Champions. Defeated Highland Community College (KS) 4-3 & 5-4.
Nineteen DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2017. Best Finish: Second Place in 2007.
Athletic Director: Randy Strange
Head Coach: Aubree Brattin
Assistant Coaches: Katie Williams, Katie Duroe
Colors: Navy & Gold
Mascot: Cavaliers
College President: Joseph M. Sopcich
Enrollment: 19,684
Year Established: 1969
Top Pitchers
Kerrigan Dixon (14-6, 14 complete games, 3.16 ERA in 122 innings pitched, 53 strikeouts)
Halle Brin (14-8, 10 complete games, 4.56 ERA in 106 innings, 73 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Sammi Bates (.534 batting average, 70 hits, 13 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 28 RBI, 62 runs, .600 on base percentage, .725 slugging percentage, 24 stolen bases)
Kayla Peak (.411 batting average, 30 hits, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 5 homeruns, 28 RBI, 28 runs, .438 on base percentage, .712 slugging percentage, 11 stolen bases)
 
[Seed: #12 | Rank: NR] Kankakee Community College - Kankakee, IL | 27-22 record | Region IV
District C Champion. Defeated Prairie State College 3-2 & 6-5.
Eighteen DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2017. Best Finish: Seventh Place in 2017.
Athletic Director: Todd Post
Head Coach: Keith Cooper
Assistant Coaches: Heidi Senor, Joe Powers, Charlie Riner
Colors: Navy, Scarlet, & White
Mascot: Cavaliers
College President: John Avendano
Enrollment: 2,400
Year Established: 1966
Top Pitchers
Mikayla Cole (13-9, 14 complete games, 3.77 ERA in 130 innings pitched, 83 strikeouts)
Kelsey Post (8-6, 8 complete games, 4.61 ERA in 95.2 innings pitched, 73 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Mikayla Cole (.583 batting average, 51 hits, 14 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs, 39 RBI, 31 runs, .446 on base percentage, .646 slugging percentage, 5 stolen bases)
Morgan Charters (.374 batting average, 55 hits, 9 doubles, 3 triples, 8 homeruns, 40 RBI, 42 runs, .459 on base percentage, .639 slugging percentage)

[Seed: #13 | Rank: #17] Pitt Community College  | Greenville, NC | 32-11 | Region X
District F Champions. Defeated Florence-Darlington Technical College 13-5, lost to Richard Bland College 4-7, won 4-3.
Four prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2011. Best Finish: National Qualifier.
Athletic Director: Mark Faithful
Head Coach: Jennie Harp
Assistant Coaches: Cassie Harrell, Taylor Slate
Colors: Royal, Black, & White
Mascot: Bulldogs
College President: G. Dennis Massey
Enrollment: 7,500
Year Established: 1961
Top Pitchers
Stephanie Villalovos (14-3, 8 complete games, 2.31 ERA in 121 innings pitched, 101 strikeouts)
Allie Phillips (6-3, 1 complete game, 1 save, 2.76 ERA in 73.2 innings, 48 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Taylor Carroll (.450 batting average, 58 hits, 20 doubles, 4 triples, 6 homeruns, 42 RBI, 42 runs, .534 on base percentage, .806 slugging percentage,)
Morgan Shirley (.485 batting average, 65 hits, 5 doubles, 4 triples, 15 RBI, 46 runs, .485 on base percentage, 19 stolen bases)

[Seed: #14 | Rank: #14] Mercer County Community College | Trenton, NJ | 37-6-1 | Region XIX
District K Champions. Defeated Mercyhurst North East University 5-3 & 14-2.
Four prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2010. Best Finish: National Qualifier.
Athletic Director: John Simone
Head Coach: Ryan Zegarski
Assistant Coach: Tom DeStefano
Colors: Green & Gold
Mascot: Vikings
College President: Jianping Wang
Enrollment: 4,600
Year Established: 1963
Top Pitchers
Kayley Wise (16-2, 16 complete games, 4 saves, 1.42 ERA in 143.1 innings, 152 strikeouts)
Tatum Marshall (11-3, 7 complete games, 1 save, 1.66 ERA in 80 innings, 54 strikeouts)
Cailyn Seely (9-0, 5 complete games, 3.83 ERA in 67.2 innings, 56 strikeouts)
Makenah Harrington (9-5, 4.82 ERA in 74 innings, 27 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Sophia Beretski (.432 batting average, 63 hits, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 3 homeruns, 29 RBI, 49 runs, .478 on base percentage, 16 stolen bases)
Gabriella Earley (.420 batting average, 55 hits, 12 doubles, 2 triples, 9 homeruns, 52 RBI, 35 runs, .484 on base percentage, .748 slugging percentage)
Tatum Marshall (.348 batting average, 46 hits, 14 doubles, 8 homeruns, 34 RBI, 32 runs, .636 slugging percentage)

[Seed: #15 | Rank: NR] Potomac State College of WVU | Keyser, WV | 23-9-1 record | Region XX
District L Champions. Defeated Chesapeake College 1-0 & 6-0.
Five prior DII National Tournament appearances, most recent in 2017. Best Finish: National Qualifier.
Athletic Director: Shawn White
Head Coach: James Walton
Assistant Coach: Matt Mills
Colors: Navy Blue & Gold
Mascot: Catamounts
College President: Jennifer Orlikoff
Enrollment: 1,475
Year Established: 1901
Top Pitchers
Kadi Cosgrove (12-3, 5 complete games, 1 save, 2.64 ERA in 108.2 innings, 95 strikeouts)
Makenah Harrington (9-5, 4.82 ERA in 74 innings, 27 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Kayla Witt (.520 batting average, 52 hits, 14 doubles, 2 triples, 13 homeruns, 64 RBI, 35 runs, .598 on base percentage, 1.090 slugging percentage, 5 stolen bases)
Kadi Cosgrove (.406 batting average, 43 hits, 17 doubles, 1 triple, 7 homeruns, 45 RBI, 34 runs, .471 on base percentage, .783 slugging percentage, 3 stolen bases)

[Seed: #16 | Rank: NR] Mott Community College | Flint, MI | 33-15 record | Region XII
District J Champions. Defeated Delta Community College 5-4 & Oakland Community College 4-2.
Three prior DII National Tournament appearances, first since 2016. Best Finish: National Qualifier.
Athletic Director: Al Perry
Head Coach: Rod Studaker
Assistant Coach: Tom Weston
Colors: Black & Gold
Mascot: Bears
College President: Beverly Walker-Griffea
Enrollment: 6,979
Year Established: 1923
Top Pitchers
Alexis Aguilar (12-6, 16 complete games, 2.96 ERA in 118.1 innings, 66 strikeouts)
Sydney Sheyachich (11-2, 10 complete games, 4.28 ERA in 103 innings, 85 strikeouts)
Top Hitters
Lizzy Kendroziorski (.403 batting average, 50 hits, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 1 homerun, 26 RBI, 47 runs, .457 on base percentage, 23 stolen bases)
Haley Fielder (.414 batting average, 29 hits, 5 doubles, 1 homerun, 12 RBI, 11 run, .423 on base percentage)
 
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