1985-86 (Freshman): Has good size and is an aggressive player on the boards... Saw limited action with the Tigers last year, playing in 15 games with a 1.1 scoring average... Size provides depth for inside game... Very aggressive, spirited player.
Rutherford on Gengelbach: "Madelyn will be working at the post position as well as at forward. She has worked hard this summer on her conditioning and total game. She played in a summer league which gave her the opportunity to gain playing experience and practice her skills. She is a hard worker and should be a force in our inside game."
High School: Averaged 20.1 points and 12.5 rebounds per game her senior year at Memorial High School... Was MVP, captain and unanimous selection to first team all-district in '85... Set school records for career and season points and rebounds, and most free throws made in one game... Career high of 35 points and 18 rebounds... Very strong student... Won the Jefferson Award for Most Outstanding All-Around Junior Girl presented by the University of Virginia... Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Majoring in business, with emphasis in financing and banking... Daughter of James Gengelbach, and Sharon and John Dotson... Father attended Mizzou and mother Stephens College... Born July 26, 1967.