1.   A sweep should guarantee an NCAA berth, because the Trojans would finish no worse than tied for second place.

2.   Even if they lose to Gonzaga and win the other three games, they can finish no worse then tied for the regular-season crown.

3.   He has been a leaderboard fixture at the past four Masters, finishing no worse than sixth.

4.   The Coyotes, who clinched a playoff spot Friday, want to finish no worse than fourth.

5.   The football team has played in four bowl games and finished no worse than tied for second place in its conference.

6.   The Mailman should finish no worse than second in the MVP balloting.

7.   The last five Mercedes winners finished no worse than sixth on the season-ending money list.

8.   The rule of expectations then said Gramm had to finish no worse than third in Iowa to keep his campaign afloat.

9.   The scant cushion means he must finish no worse than two places behind Sprague to win the title.

10.   Though healthy now, Azinger must finish no worse than third on Sunday to play his way onto the team.