31.   Once upon a time, umpires rewarded pitchers who could work the ball along the edges.

32.   Players who try to reach the green in two shots will have to work the ball between the trees like a place-kicker.

33.   Preseason all-American Kate Starbird continually took control, even shaking off a nasty second-half collision, to work the ball inside.

34.   Ramirez tried to take a pass in front of the Belgian goal and work the ball past goalie Filip De Wilde.

35.   Starks controlled the rebound for Drexel and worked the ball to Coursey.

36.   Taking advantage of a mismatch, the Knicks worked the ball to Oakley, who was being guarded by Dell Curry -- four inches shorter than Oakley.

37.   That makes the ability to work the ball critical and Alcott still has that skill.

38.   Temple inbounded from midcourt and Jason Ivey worked the ball inside for the Owls.

39.   The Bears had an easier time, deftly working the ball inside and out and forcing the Bruins to play defense longer than they preferred.

40.   The Illini patiently worked the ball around to get the ball inside.