What is WSAAC?
The Wildcat Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (WSAAC) serves as a voice for student-athletes within the athletic department and campus community at St. Catherine University. Members of WSAAC represent all 12 varsity sports and work collectively to disseminate information across all programs, provide feedback on department and NCAA issues and build a sense of community among all Wildcat student-athletes. WSAAC is committed to service, integrity and good sportsmanship acting as leaders within the St. Catherine and local communities.
Contact
Lindsay Madryga, WSAAC, Advisor
lamadryga398@stkate.edu
(651) 690-6994
WSAAC Leadership Board
The WSAAC Leadership Board is a group of student-athletes elected by their peers to lead the committee through various functions. Members of the leadership board work with the adviser to develop meeting agendas, schedule and organize community service opportunities, run meetings, manage the annual Wildcat Cup and plan special events for student-athletes throughout the year. The leadership board is also responsible for disseminating information from the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) SAAC meetings to WSAAC and for bringing any pertinent issues or concerns regarding St. Catherine student-athletes to athletics or campus administration.
2026-27 Leadership Board Members
Caylin Cantwell, Golf
Lucy Mansell, Softball
Quin Parish, Volleyball
WSAAC Members
Each St. Catherine team is required to have two team members serve as WSAAC representatives. Members of WSAAC are expected to attend all meetings, participate in WSAAC initiatives, and disperse pertinent information to their respective team. They are also advocates for student-athletes within the athletics department and the great campus community.
2026-27 WSAAC Members
| Olivia Gannon, Jr., Basketball |
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| Felicity Lamb, Sr., Cross Country |
Lauren Kennedy, Jr., Cross Country |
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| Cece Purfeerst, Sr., Dance |
Morgan Carter, So., Dance |
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| Caylin Cantwell, Jr., Golf |
Raquel Ahrens, So., Golf |
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| Rhiannon Ashworth, So., Hockey |
Bella Brady, So., Hockey |
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| Emily Olson, Jr., Soccer |
Emma Boys, Jr., Soccer |
Cece Emery, So., Soccer |
| Sarah Christy, Sr., Softball |
Lucy Mansell, Jr., Softball |
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| Richanta Pollard, Sr., Swimming & Diving |
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| Lily Holmberg, Sr., Tennis |
Serenity Vang, So., Tennis |
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| Kristin Siebsen, So., Track & Field |
Lilly Sembello, So., Track & Field |
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| Quin Parish, Sr., Volleyball |
Grace Nelson, Jo., Volleyball |
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Wildcat Cup
The Wildcat Cup began in 2013-14 as an initiative to generate friendly competition among St. Catherine athletic teams. Each team receives points for event attendance and support, sister sports activities, meeting attendance, WSAAC volunteering, team volunteering, and team academic performance. The team with the most points each year is the champion and earns the Wildcat Cup.
Past Wildcat Cup Champions
| Year |
Winning Team |
| 2025-26 |
Hockey |
| 2024-25 |
Cross Country/Track & Field |
| 2023-24 |
Swimming & Diving |
| 2022-23 |
Swimming & Diving/Track & Field |
| 2021-22 |
Tennis |
| 2020-21 |
Not awarded |
| 2019-20 |
Softball |
| 2018-19 |
Basketball |
| 2017-18 |
Softball |
| 2016-17 |
Softball |
| 2015-16 |
Softball |
| 2014-15 |
Golf |
| 2013-14 |
Softball |
