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Horne, Bowling Green reach Mid-American title game

Mar 9, 2007 - 11:27 PM CLEVELAND (Ticker) -- Carin Horne and Bowling Green moved a step closer to another tournament title.

Horne scored 18 points as the No. 18 Falcons booked their fourth straight appearance in the Mid-American Conference tournament final with a 71-57 victory over Eastern Michigan.

The two-time defending champion, Bowling Green (28-3) will face Ball State in the championship game Saturday.

One of three senior starters, Horne shot 7-of-12 from the field with four 3-pointers and grabbed seven rebounds.

Ali Mann scored 13 points and Kate Achter added 12, seven rebounds and five assists for the Falcons, who overcame 40 percent (24-of-60) shooting by scoring 14 points off 16 turnovers by the Eagles (16-13).

Bowling Green, which tied the conference mark for single-season wins it set last season, took control of the game with a 20-4 run in the first half and led ,35-24, at intermission.

Sarah VanMetre had 14 points and 16 rebounds for Eastern Michigan, which pulled no closer than six points after the break.