31.   Purdue Coach Carolyn Peck, who is in her second year, has guided the Boilermakers to consecutive appearances in the final eight.

32.   That theme pervaded remarks the candidates made in consecutive appearances Thursday at a luncheon given by the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce.

33.   That was one of the few concessions made by either Freeh or Reno in consecutive appearances before the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee.

34.   That was one of the few concessions made by either Freeh or Reno in their consecutive appearances before the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee.

35.   That leaves the Braves and the Phillies standing between the Mets and their third consecutive appearance in the playoffs.

36.   The Braves have all but established permanent residence in the NLCS with their fourth consecutive appearance.

37.   The Frogs had a string of three consecutive postseason appearances snapped last year.

38.   The Rangers will need him for a second consecutive postseason appearance.

39.   The Rangers today begin pursuit of their second consecutive postseason appearance.

40.   The Spartans became the ninth school to make at least three consecutive Final Four appearances, and the second Big Ten team to achieve that distinction.