21.   A victory would have meant first place all alone atop the Western Conference.

22.   A victory means the Trojans would have two days off before playing again Thursday.

23.   A victory would mean a berth in the Rose Bowl to play for a national championship.

24.   A victory means the Giants might be able to climb back into some sort of playoff picture, even if that picture is no Picasso.

25.   A Texas victory means undisputed possession of the South Division title for the Longhorns.

26.   A victory meant an even record, with Philadelphia and Cincinnati on the schedule the next two weeks.

27.   But for both candidates, victory would mean the first step on the road to the White House.

28.   But that victory means little if the Senate does not act.

29.   But this victory meant more.

30.   For Cleveland coach Linda Hill-MacDonald, the victory meant a lot.