71.  With a defensive effort like the Volunteers turned in Monday night, they might have won the title in any system.

72.  With a pressing defensive effort that was disciplined and ferocious all at once, the Bulls added one more remarkable achievement to a record-breaking season.

73.  With or without Bryant, the Suns must improve on their recent defensive efforts.

74.  With a defensive effort that was disciplined and ferocious all at once, the Bulls added one more remarkable achievement to a record-breaking year.

75.  With the lead in hand early, the Rangers turned to a more concentrated defensive effort.

76.  A perfect defensive effort for the only perfect team in the nation.

77.  A stifling defensive effort was enough.

78.  A tough defensive effort against PSG striker Ronaldinho helped Montpellier to at least temporarily take over eighth place from Sochaux with the tie.

79.  Alonzo Mourning blocked nine shots, a Heat playoff record, spearheading a strong defensive effort.

80.  At Boulder, Colorado, Jeremy Aldrich kicked four field goals and Colorado used a strong defensive effort to beat Texas Tech.