21.   They lead the conference in scoring defense and rank third in total offense.

22.   They led the conference for much of the second half, but softened up some in the final two weeks, allowing the Devils to capture the East.

23.   Three times, he led the conference in rebounding and shooting percentage.

24.   Usually freshmen find it difficult to get the calls, but Lopez leads the conference in free-throw attempts and Iverson is second.

25.   We lead the conference in defensive holding, for example.

26.   FBI agents led conferences on school violence recently in Hamden, Conn., and Lansing, Mich., instructing teachers on behavioral science and psychological profiling.

27.   He led the conference in receptions the next two years, making the Pro Bowl both times.

28.   Murphy, the Big East player of the year, was the first player to lead the conference in scoring and rebounding in the same season.

29.   Secretary of Education Rod Paige and Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson are leading the conference, which concludes Friday.

30.   Sharon told a meeting of business leaders in Tel Aviv on Sunday that the United States would lead the conference.