University of St. Thomas Athletics
Macalester
Women's Hoops win locks up playoff berth
2/4/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Carrie Embree had 21 points and 13 rebounds and Jessica Katch added 16 points and 11 rebounds as the first-place Tommies (14-5 overall, 13-3 MIAC) pulled away in the second half to top the visiting Scots (7-12, 6-10) in MIAC women's basketball play at UST's Schoenecker Arena.
Katch had six points to fuel a 17-4 run that built a 54-38 lead.
The Tommies shot 50% from the field, made 17-of-22 foul shots and had a 40-28 rebounding advantage to offset 23 turnovers. They clinched an MIAC playoff berth with six game left to go. They remain in a tie for the MIAC lead with St. Benedict, two games ahead of third-place Concordia and Gustavus (11-5 each).
UST has won 10 of its last 12 games, improved to 7-1 at home this season, and secured a winning season record.
Ann Baltzer had 18 points for the Scots.
The Tommies play Wednesday night at home vs. Bethel.
Click here for box score:
http://www.tommiesports.com/wbb/stats/2-4-wbb.htm
Click here to view or purchase Greg Smith action photos:
Carrie Embree and Mac's Ann Baltzer (40) eye a loose ball. (Greg Smith photo)
Andi Olson weaves in traffic in Monday's game. (Greg Smith photo)
Freshman Jazmin Townsend shoots for two in Monday's game. (Greg Smith photo)
DeJurnett Prioleau battles for a rebound. (Greg Smith photo)
