Honors
- 2021, 2022, 2023 Academic All-Big Ten
- 2023 Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
2023: Played in 31 matches and 110 sets ... starting eight matches ... missed three matches due to injury ... put up a season-best 5.13 assists per set ... had a season-high 26 assists in two matches (Miami, Dec. 1 and Oregon, Dec. 9) ... adds 2.30 digs per set ... had double-figure digs in nine matches for nine double-doubles ... had 23 service aces this season to average 0.21 aces per set ... had a season-high two aces in seven matches
2022: Played in 31 matches and 113 sets ... missed one match due to illness ... part of the Badgers’ 6-2 offense at setter ... averaged 4.29 assists per set ... had a season-high 24 assists vs. Michigan (Oct. 16) ... added 1.81 digs per set ... had double-figure digs in six matches for six double-doubles ... saved a career-high 18 digs vs. Pittsburgh (Dec. 10) ... earned a career high five service aces vs. Northwestern (Sept. 23) ... led the team with 38 service aces (0.34 per set), which ranked ninth in the Big Ten ... tied her career best with one kill in two matches
2021: Played in three matches and three sets as a serving specialist
2020: Played seven matches, starting one, and 12 sets ... earned her first career start at No. 5 Minnesota (March 21), leading the Badgers to a 3-1 win ... recorded career highs of 46 assists, nine digs, two blocks and one kill vs. the Golden Gophers ... also recorded one dig at Illinois (Jan. 29)
High School: Ranked No. 30 on PrepVolleyball Senior Aces ... VolleyballMag.com Fab 50 ... three-time first-team all-state ... second-team Under Armour All-American ... two-time county player of the year ... two-time all-district ... Indiana Junior All-Star ... also lettered in tennis ... academic all-conference and academic all-state ... played for Munciana under Coach Mike Lingenfelter ... team finished second and third nationally ... 16U All-American
Personal: First name is Madison ... parents are Bob and Julie Hammill ... mother, Julie Marx, played volleyball at Clemson from 1990-93 ... has one sister, Taylor (23), who played volleyball at Middle Tennessee State from 2016-2019 ... born April 22 ... nickname is Hammy ... major is biomedical engineering ... member of SAAC
Career Highs
Kills: 1 (4x; MR at Nebraska, 10/21/23)
Attempts: 3 (3x; MR vs. Minnesota, 10/29/22)
Attack Pct: .500 (1-0-2) at Minnesota, 3/21/21
Assists: 46 at Minnesota, 3/21/21
Aces: 5 vs. Northwestern, 9/23/22
Digs: 14 vs. Marquette, 9/2/22
Blocks: 2 at Minnesota, 3/21/21
Points: 5.0 vs. Northwestern, 9/23/22
Double- Doubles: 13
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose UW because of the volleyball program and what we represent. I also love the school, city, and the community that Madison has."
Off the court with MJ
Describe what it is like to play in Field House: Playing in the Field House is electric. There is so much history behind this program and the fans and our community provide this energy that is hard to describe.
First started volleyball: I've been in the gym since I was little, but started playing club when I was nine years old.
Most memorable volleyball match: 2021 National Championship
The best part of playing volleyball is: It’s the ultimate team sport.
My favorite thing about Wisconsin volleyball is: The grit and passion everyone shares for the game.
Before each match, I: take a nap
Best UW road trip: EUROPE!!!!
One word that describes the team: gritty
One word that describes me: gritty
What is the best thing you bring to the team? I bring a lot of positive energy to the team, I like to make the gym fun while being gritty and competing.
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: go sit on the Terrace and swim in the lake.
Most memorable volleyball achievement: winning a national championship.
Is there anything significant about your uniform number? My mom and sister were both No. 6
The best thing about the Field House is: the history and the fans.
My “Bucky” List is: go out on a speed boat on the lake.
Dream as a collegiate player: National and Big Ten championships
Post-college plans/goals: Become a Nurse Practitioner
The best thing about Madison is: the lake and the people
What is your favorite Coach Sheffield saying? “What jumped out at you?”and the practice he made us do cartwheels.
What causes do you care about? Black Lives, POC representation, healthcare equality, Women’s equality in sports and the workplace
What does it mean to be a Badger?
"It means representing grit and toughness as well as all of those who came before you."
