At St. Petersburg, Fla.

Today's semifinals

Ohio State (27-8) vs.

UConn (32-2), 5: 42 p.m.

Line: UConn by 5 1/2

Duke (36-1) vs. Michigan

State (33-4), 8: 15 p.m.

Line: Duke by 11 1/2

Monday's title game

Semifinal winners, 9: 18 p.m. TV: Chs. 13, 9

Inside

Role players sometimes play big roles. 4c

Final Four has Maryland connections. 4c

Ohio State-UConn rosters, matchups, etc. 4c

Duke-Michigan State rosters, matchups, etc. 5c

Pub Date: 3/27/99