11.   But it was not going to happen, not, according to Pitino, after seeing that his opponent in the semifinal game was conference rival Syracuse.

12.   Call them two semifinal games in search of a final.

13.   Contain the Duke sharpshooters and slow down the pace of the Final Four semifinal game at Tropicana Field.

14.   Defending champion Tennessee plays Notre Dame in the other semifinal game.

15.   DiGregorio enjoyed two great seasons, the second ending with a loss to Memphis State in the national semifinal game.

16.   He and Barkley exchanged heated words at halftime of a Big East tournament semifinal game.

17.   He allowed only one hit in the semifinal game against Easton, Md.

18.   He had just one second-half turnover against North Carolina in the semifinal game on Saturday night.

19.   He iced the semifinal game against North Carolina with a streak of three-point baskets.

20.   His knowledge of Niners offensive tendencies helped create an upset victory in an NFC semifinal game in Candlestick Park.