Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  This afternoon, it is a NCAA MBK Tournament East Regional Final, between South Carolina Gamecocks and Florida Gators.   South Carolina is a #7 seed in the East, while Florida is the East's #4 seed.  

This is the third meeting of the year between these two programs.   Both teams split the last two meetings, on their home court.  The winner of this game, guarantees the SEC will get a bid into the Final Four.  The winner of this game will play Gonzaga on Saturday.  

South Carolina comes into today's game, having defeated Marquette, Duke and Baylor.   The Gamecocks are lead by Sindarius Thornwell in scoring, rebounding, and share of assists lead with P.J. Dozier.  

Florida comes into today's game, having defeated East Tennessee St., Virginia, and Wisconsin in overtime.  The Gators are lead by Kevaughn Allen in scoring, Devon Robinson in rebounding, and Kasey Hill in assists.  

It is the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Florida Gators, coming up shortly. 

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Projected Starting Lineup:
South Carolina Gamecocks (25-10):
G: S. Thornwell
G: D. Notice 
F: P. Dozier
F: M. Kotsar
F: C. Silva

Florida Gators (27-8):
G: K. Hill
G: K. Allen
F: D. Robinson
F: J. Leon
C: K. Hayes

1st Half:
20:00: South Carolina wins the tipoff.  Florida will get the possession arrow, in their favor.  
19:42: Thornwell opens up the scoring, for South Carolina.  SCAR 2, FLA 0
19:11: Justin Leon opens up the scoring, for Florida.  SCAR 2, FLA 2
15:53: T.V. Timeout #1: SCAR 6, FLA 7
​14:58: Shot Clock has stopped, for the third time in the game.  SCAR 9, FLA 7
11:41: T.V. Timeout #2: SCAR 15, FLA 14
​10:38: Possession Arrow in South Carolina's favor.  SCAR 18, FLA 14
10:17 Jump ball!  South Carolina ball.  Florida now has the possession arrow, in their favor.  SCAR 18, FLA 14
8:39: Silva with 2 fouls, for South Carolina. SCAR 18, FLA 16
8:18: Florida now has 8 turnovers, in the game.  SCAR 18, FLA 16
7:30: T.V. Timeout #3; SCAR 20, FLA 18
​7:26: This game has 3 ties and 8 lead changes.  SCAR 20, FLA 18
6:58: South Carolina now has 5 fouls.  Next Gamecocks' foul, will put Florida in the Bonus.  SCAR 20, FLA 18
6:03: Sindarius Thornwell now has 2 fouls.  Florida will go to the Bonus.  Gators will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 22, FLA 20
5:30: Thornwell now has 11 points in the game.  SCAR 24, FLA 20
4:54: Florida regains the lead.  SCAR 24, FLA 26
4:14: Dozier ties the game.  SCAR 26, FLA 26
3:38: Florida is 5/9, from behind the 3-point arc.  SCAR 28, FLA 29
3:01: T.V. Timeout #4: SCAR 28, FLA 32
2:38: Outside of Thornwell, South Carolina is shooting cold.  SCAR 28, FLA 32
2:08: Thornwell with 15 points.  SCAR 30,  FLA 32
1;37: Leon with 13 points. SCAR 30, FLA 35
1:00: Florida now has the largest lead of the game. SCAR 30, FLA 37
:49.4: Florida only has 2 fouls, in this half.  SCAR 30, FLA 37
:42.0: Allen heads to the locker room, with a possible leg injury. SCAR 33, FLA 38
:32.0: South Carolina now has 8 fouls.  Next Gamecocks foul, Florida will go to the Bonus Plus.  SCAR 33, FLA 38
:32.0: South Carolina Timeout #1: SCAR 33, FLA 40
​:00: Florida has a 7-point lead.  Florida will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  SCAR 33, FLA 40

Halftime:
SCAR 33, FLA 40

Leading Scorers:
SCAR: S. Thornwell 15 points
FLA: J. Leon 13 points
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2nd Half:
20:00: Florida will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  SCAR 33, FLA 40
20:00: Key stat is 3-point FG%.  Florida is shooting 58%, while South Carolina near 29%.  SCAR 33, FLA 40
17:58: South Carolina dominating the Paint.  Gamecocks are outscoring Gators, 26-8.  SCAR 37, FLA 42
17:20: Only 1 missed free throw, by both teams, in this game.  SCAR 39, FLA 42
15:32: Florida double-up South Carolina on assists, 10-5.  SCAR 43, FLA 46
15:32: T.V. Timeout #1: SCAR 43, FLA 46
​15:17: Florida has 5 fouls.  Next Gators foul, will put the Gamecocks in the Bonus.  SCAR 43, FLA 46
15:09: South Carolina is now in the Bonus.  Gamecocks will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 43, FLA 46
14:37: Florida is 0-for-4, from the 3-point line, in the second half.  SCAR 45, FLA 46
14:27: Silva now has 3 fouls.  SCAR 45, FLA 47
12:50: 3 players from both teams have 3 fouls.  SCAR 47, FLA 48
11:03: T.V. Timeout #2: SCAR 49, FLA 48
​10:45: South Carolina has 5 fouls.  Next Gamecocks foul, will put the Gators in the Bonus.  SCAR 51, FLA 48
10:35: Florida has 8 fouls.  Next Gators foul, will put the Gamecocks in the Bonus Plus.  SCAR 51, FLA 48
9:55: Neither team has a 3-point FG, in the second half.  SCAR 51, FLA 50
9:23: Leon gives the Gators the lead.  SCAR 51, FLA 52
9:23: Silva now has 4 fouls for South Carolina.  SCAR 51, FLA 53
8:45: South Carolina ties the game.  SCAR 53, FLA 53
8:41: South Carolina is in the Bonus Plus.  Gamecocks will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  SCAR 53, FLA 53
6:55: T.V. Timeout #3: SCAR 53, FLA 55
​6:40: The game has 6 ties and 11 lead changes.  SCAR 55, FLA 57
5:47: Both teams are a combined 0/14, from behind the 3-point line, in this half.  SCAR 59, FLA 57
5:27: Florida Timeout #2: SCAR 59, FLA 57
4:50: Thornwell gives the Gamecocks back the lead.  SCAR 61, FLA 59
4:23: Florida is in the Bonus.  Gators will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 61, FLA 59
4:23: South Carolina now has 8 fouls.  Next Gamecocks foul, will put the Gators in the Bonus Plus.  SCAR 61, FLA 61
3:54: Gators retake the lead.  It is the 13th lead change of the game.   SCAR 61, FLA 63
3:16: Gamecocks tie the game.  SCAR 63, FLA 63
3:00: T.V. Timeout #4: SCAR 63, FLA 63
​3:00: The winner of this game, will play Gonzaga, on Saturday.  SCAR 63, FLA 63
3:00: Florida ball, after official review.  SCAR 63, FLA 63
2:24: Sindarius Thornwell gives the Gamecocks back the lead.  SCAR 65, FLA 63
1:55: Kotsar gives the Gamecocks a 4-point lead. SCAR 67, FLA 63
1:55: South Carolina Timeout #2: SCAR 67, FLA 63
​1:07: South Carolina is 14/18 from the charity stripe, in the second half.  SCAR 69, FLA 65
:59.6: South Carolina is less than a minute away from a possible visit to the Final Four.  SCAR 70, FLA 65
:53.7: Florida is now in the Bonus Plus.  Gators will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul. SCAR 70, FLA 68
:50.4: Thornwell also has 4 fouls.  SCAR 70, FLA 68
:40.4: Gators came close to flagrant foul.  Silva will shoot the free throws. SCAR 72, FLA 68
:31.2: Allen misses another shot.  Silva will shoot from the foul line.  SCAR 74, FLA 68
:24.5: Florida Timeout #3: SCAR 74, FLA 70
​:11.0: South Carolina may have put the nail in Florida's coffin.  Notice with the dagger jam.  SCAR 77, FLA 70
:11.0: South Carolina Timeout #3: SCAR 77, FLA 70
:00: South Carolina Gamecocks are the East Regional Champion.  This will be the Gamecocks first visit to the National Semifinal, in school history.  

Final: SCAR 77, FLA 70

Leading Scorers:
SCAR: S. Thornwell 26 points
FLA: J. Leon 18 points 

Final Thoughts: South Carolina overcame a 7-point deficit, to win a region, for the first time in school history.  What the Gamecocks did was make this game a game inside the 3-point arc.  South Carolina only shot 20% from behind the 3-point line, while Florida only shot 26% from downtown.  South Carolina will play Gonzaga, in Glendale, on Saturday.  

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'. Tonight it is the South Carolina Gamecocks and Baylor Bears. This is an East Regional Semifinal game. South Carolina is the region's 7th seed, while Baylor is the region's 3rd seed. The winner will play the winner of Wisconsin/Florida, on Sunday.

South Carolina comes in with victories over Marquette and Duke. This is the Gamecocks first visit to the Regional Semifinals. South Carolina is lead by Sindarius Thornwell in scoring and rebounding, while P.J. Dozier and Thornwell leads the Gamecocks in assists.

​Baylor is coming off wins against New Mexico St. and Southern Cal. The Bears are happy they get to be highest seed remaining in the East Region. They are also happy that they do not have to play Duke. The Bears are lead by Johnathon Motley in scoring and rebounds, while Manu Lecomte leads in assists.

​It is South Carolina and Baylor, coming up shortly.
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Location: Madison Square Garden, New York New York

Projected Starting Lineup:
South Carolina Gamecocks (24-10):
G: S. Thornwell
G: D. Notice
G: P. Dozier
F: C. Silva
F: M. Kotsar

Baylor Bears (27-7):
G: K. McClure
G: I. Wainwright
G: M. Lecomte
F: J. Lual-Acuil Jr.
F: J. Motley
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1st Half:
20:00: Baylor wins the tipoff.  South Carolina will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  
20:00: South Carolina in black, Baylor in yellow. 
19:36: Thornwell having an eye injury.  But it is minor, he'll stay in the game. 
19:36: Thornwell opens up the scoring for the Gamecocks.  SCAR 1, BAY 0
15:54: T.V. Timeout #1: SCAR 5, BAY 2
​11:58: T.V. Timeout #2: SCAR* 11, BAY 8
​10:18: Baylor is on 7-0 run, in the last two minutes.  SCAR 11, BAY 13
8:25: Baylor Timeout #1: SCAR 15, BAY 15
8:25: South Carolina is in the Bonus.  Gamecocks will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 15, BAY 15
​7:55: T.V. Timeout #3: SCAR 18, BAY 15
​6:07: South Carolina is on 7-0 run, in the last 2-plus minutes.  SCAR 22, BAY 15
5:15: South Carolina now has 10-point lead.  SCAR 25, BAY 15
4:52: Baylor hasn't scored in last 5-plus minutes.  SCAR 25, BAY 15
3:40: Baylor is 6/27 from the field. SCAR 27, BAY 15
3:23: Baylor Timeout #2: SCAR 29, BAY 15
​2:20: Baylor Timeout #3: SCAR 31, BAY 15
​2:10: Baylor ends their scoring drought.  SCAR 31, BAY 18
:45: South Carolina has 21-5 run in 8 minutes of play.  SCAR 34, BAY 20
:00: South Carolina has a commanding halftime lead.  Baylor will inbound the ball, to start the second half. 

Halftime:
SCAR 37, BAY 22

Leading Scorers:
SCAR: S. Thornwell 10 points
BAY: Lual-Acuil, Jr. 7 points

BUT 40, UNC 56 16:31 left in 2nd Half

2nd Half:
20:00: Baylor will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  South Carolina will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  SCAR 37, BAY 22
15:00: Scoring Update: SCAR 48, BAY 28
11:52: T.V. Timeout #2: SCAR 49, BAY 33
​9:22: South Carolina Timeout #2: SCAR 55, BAY 38
​7:46: Baylor is in the Bonus.  Bears will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 55, BAY 38
7:44: T.V. Timeout #3: SCAR 55, BAY 38
​4:36; South Carolina has the largest lead of the game.  SCAR 63, BAY 41
3:58: T.V. Timeout #4: SCAR 63, BAY 41
​3:45: South Carolina holding Baylor to 28% from the field.  SCAR 63, BAY 41
3;25: Baylor has 5 fouls.  Next Bears foul, will send South Carolina to the Bonus.  SCAR 63, BAY 41
3:18: Baylor is in the Bonus Plus.  Baylor will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  SCAR 63, BAY 42
3:18: South Carolina is in the Bonus.  Gamecocks will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 63, BAY 44
2:41: Kotsar has fouled out for South Carolina.  SCAR 64, BAY 44
1:44: Sindarius Thornwell goes to the bench, with 24 points.  SCAR 70, BAY 50
1:01: Both teams clear the benches. SCAR 70, BAY 50

Final: 
SCAR 70, BAY 50

Leading Scorers:
SCAR: S. Thornwell 24 points
BAY: J. Motley 18 points

Final Thoughts: The 22-7 stretch to end the first half, was the highlight of the ball game, for the Gamecocks.  South Carolina showcased Sindarius Thornwell and their tenacious defense.  As for Baylor, it was a disappointing game.  You just felt after they took their 3rd timeout in the First Half, that the Gamecocks were in the Bears' head.  

South Carolina advances to the Regional Final for the first time in school history.  They play the winner of Wisconsin/Florida.  

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr.  This has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Tonight it is a NCAA MBK Tournament game as West Virginia Mountaineers, take on Gonzaga Bulldogs.   This is a West Regional game.  The Mountaineers are a #4 seed, while the Bulldogs; or Zags, are a #1 seed in the West.  

West Virginia comes into this game having defeated Bucknell and Notre Dame.  They are known for their pressing, turnover creating defense.  The Mountaineers are lead by Jevon Carter in scoring and assists, while Nathan Adrian leads in rebounding.  

Gonzaga comes in this game having defeated South Dakota St. and Northwestern.  They are known for their inside-outside game, lead by Nigel Williams-Goss in scoring and assists.  And Przemek Karnowski leads the Zags in rebounds.  

It is West Virginia and Gonzaga, coming up shortly.  

Location: SAP Center, San Jose, CA

Projected Starting Lineup:
West Virginia Mountaineers (28-8):
G. D. Miles Jr. 
G. J. Carter 
F. E. Ahmad
F. N. Adrian 
F. E. Macon 

Gonzaga Bulldogs (34-1):
G: J. Perkins
G: N. Williams-Goss
G: J. Mathews 
F: J. Williams
F: P. Karnowski

1st Half:
20:00: Gonzaga wins the tipoff.  West Virginia will have possession arrow, in their favor.  
20:00: West Virginia in navy blue, and Gonzaga is in white.
19:05: Williams opens up the scoring for Gonzaga.  WVU 0, GU 2
16:56: D. Miles Jr. now has 2 fouls for WVU. WVU 6, GU 8
15:10: T.V. Timeout #1: WVU 6, GU 10
​12:45: Gonzaga missed their last 5 shots.  WVU 9, GU 11
11:38: T.V. Timeout #2: WVU 9, GU 13
11:38: West Virginia is now in the Bonus.  WVU 9, GU 13
​11:12: West Virginia now has 5 fouls.  One more Mountaineer foul, and Gonzaga will go to the Bonus. WVU 11, GU 14
10:00: Gonzaga is now in the Bonus.  Bulldogs will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul. WVU 13, GU 16
7:46: T.V. Timeout #3: WVU 16, GU 21
​5:59: Jump ball.  West Virginia ball.  Gonzaga will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  WVU 18, GU 21
5:42: West Virginia is now in the Bonus Plus.  Mountaineers will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  WVU 18, GU 21
4:36: Gonzaga Timeout #1: WVU 22, GU 22
​2:51: T.V. Timeout #4: WVU 24, GU 24
2:37: Gonzaga is now in the Bonus Plus.  Bulldogs will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  WVU 26, GU 26 
2:25: This game has 4 ties. WVU 26, GU 26 
​1:39: 4 Mountaineers with 2 fouls, while Gonzaga has 4 players with 2 fouls and Tillie with 3 fouls.  WVU 26, GU 28
:56: West Virginia Timeout #1: WVU 28, GU 30
:56: West Virginia has 10 offensive rebound.  WVU 28, GU 30
:00: The game is tied.  Gonzaga will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  WVU 30, GU 30

Halftime:
WVU 30, GU 30

Leading Scorers:
WVU: J. Carter 7 points
GU: J. Williams 11 points

UM 51, UO 55, 7:53 left in 2nd Half

2nd Half: 
20:00: Gonzaga inbounds the ball, to start the second half.  West Virginia will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  WVU 30, GU 30
17:37: Both teams already with 4 fouls.  WVU 34, GU 34
17:00: Both teams have only 3 altogether in the game.  WVU 34, GU 37
16:52: Mathews makes 3-point FG.  Gets fouled and will attempt 4-point play.  Mathews makes the 4-point play.  WVU 34, GU 41
15:39: T.V. Timeout #2: WVU 37, GU 41
​15:01: West Virginia now has 5 fouls.  Next Mountaineers foul, will put Gonzaga in the Bonus.  WVU 37, GU 41
13:49: West Virginia Timeout #2: WVU 37, GU 45
12:37: Gonzaga Timeout #2: WVU 40, GU 45
​11:59: T.V. Timeout #3: WVU 40, GU 45
11:33: Gonzaga is now in the Bonus.  Bulldogs will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  WVU 43, GU 45
11:15: Javon Carter now has 3 fouls.  WVU 43, GU 45
10:46: Nathan Adrian now has 4 fouls.  WVU 43, GU 47
10:31: Perkins now has 3 fouls,  WVU 43, GU 47
10:18: West Virginia is now in the Bonus.  Mountaineers will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  WVU 43, GU 47
9:48: West Virginia has 6 blocks in the game.  WVU 43, GU 47
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8:07: The game is tied.  WVU 47, GU 47
8:02: Williams-Goss now has 4 fouls.  WVU 47, GU 47
7:30: West Virginia is outrebounding Gonzaga 16-6, on the offensive glass. WVU 47, GU 47
6:57: T.V. Timeout #3: WVU 49, GU 49
​6:14: Both teams are in the Bonus Plus.  Both teams will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  WVU 49, GU 49
6:03: Jordan Mathews now has 4 fouls, in the game.  WVU 50, GU 49
5;45: Gonzaga has 15 turnovers in this game. WVU 52, GU 49
4:55: Williams-Goss ties the game.  WVU 52, GU 52
3:50: West Virginia Timeout #3: WVU 52, GU 52
​3:14: Gonzaga takes the lead.  WVU 52, GU 54
2:48: Javon Carter now has 4 fouls in the game.  WVU 52, GU 54
2:25: Miles ties the game.  WVU 55, GU 55
1;59: Official Review: If Adrian saved the ball from out of bounds.  WVU 55, GU 55
1:59: Inadvertent whistle was called. West Virginia ball.  WVU 55, GU 55
1:44: Javon Carter with the go-ahead 3-point FG.  WVU 58, GU 55
1:08: Perkins now has 4 fouls. WVU 58, GU 57
1:08: Gonzaga will have possession arrow, in their favor.  WVU 58, GU 57
:52.9: Jordan Mathews hits a 3-point FG. WVU 58, GU 60
​:52.9: West Virginia Final Timeout: WVU 58, GU 60
​:00: West Virginia dribbles it out.  Gonzaga wins on defense.  WVU 58, GU 61

Final: WVU 58, GU 61

Leading Scorers:
WVU: J.Carter 21 points
GU: 3 players with 13 points 

Final Thoughts: West Virginia threw everything, but the kitchen sink.  Gonzaga had more turnovers, got into foul trouble, and was outrebounded on the offensive glass.  But in the end, it was Jordan Mathews sending Gonzaga to the Regional Finals.  Gonzaga will play the winner of Xavier/Arizona.  

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr.  This has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'. Tonight it is a NCAA Tournament matchup as the Aggies of UC Davis, takes on Kansas Jayhawks.

UC Davis is coming off a win in the First Four by defeating N.C. Central, 67-63 on Friday. The Aggies are lead by Brynton Le Mar in scoring, C. Moneke in rebounds, and D. Graham in assists. UC Davis represents the Big West Conference.

Meanwhile Kansas (Big 12 regular season champs) has their share of adversity. They lose Udoka Azubuike to torn ligaments in his left wrist. They also had a couple of legal issues during the season. The Jayhawks would like to get the regular season past them, and win the program's their 4th NCAA Championship and 6th overall. The Jayhawks are lead by Frank Mason III in scoring, and assists, and Landen Lucas in rebounds.

It it is UC Davis Aggies and Kansas Jayhawks, coming up shortly.

​Location: BOK Center, Tulsa, OK

Projected Starting Lineups:

UC Davis Aggies (23-12):
G. B. Lemar
G. D. Graham
G. L. White
F. C. Moneke
F. J.T. Adenrele

Kansas Jayhawks (28-4):
G. F. Mason III
G. D. Graham
G. J. Jackson
G. S. Mykhailiuk
F. L. Lucas

1st Half: 
20:00: UC Davis wins the tipoff.  Kansas will have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
18:11: Frank Mason III opens up the game's scoring, with a free throw.  UCD 0, KU 1
15:19: T.V. Timeout #1: UCD 4, KU 5
​15:15: UC Davis has the lead.  UCD 6, KU 5
14:02: Josh Jackson ties the game, with a 3-point FG.  UCD 8, KU 8
13:00: Josh Jackson goes to the bench, after committing an offensive foul.  UCD 8, KU 11
12:10: UC Davis ties the game, with a 3-point FG.  UCD 13, KU 13
12:00: KU has 5 turnovers in the game, to UC Davis' 1 turnover.  UCD 13, KU 13
10:53: T.V. Timeout #2: UCD 13, KU 16 
​10:00: Awesome Alley-Oop, between Mason and Jackson.  UCD 15, KU 21
8:20: Kansas has 5 fouls in this half. UCD 19, KU 21
7:57: UC Davis Timeout #1: UCD 19, KU 21
​7:17: T.V. Timeout #3: UCD 21, KU 23
​7:17: Tecnical Foul On UC Davis Head Coach Les.  Mason hits both free throws.  UCD: 21, KU 25
6:18: Both teams are in the Bonus.  Both teams will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  UCD 21, KU 29
5:42: UC Davis Timeout #2: UCD 21, KU 31
​4:16 Kansas is in 13-1 run. UCD 22, KU 34
3:35: T.V. Timeout #4: UCD 22, KU 36 
​3:35: Kansas is in the Bonus Plus.  Jayhawks will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  UCD 22, KU 38
1:15: Kansas is in a 25-4 run, in the last 6 minutes.  UCD 25, KU 46 
:02.1: UC Davis is in the Bonus Plus.  Aggies will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  UCD 28, KU 50 
:00: Kansas will inbound the ball, to start the second half. UCD 28, KU 50

Halftime: 
UCD 28, KU 50

Leading Scorers: 
UCD: Moneke/Schneider 10 points
KU: 3 players with 11 points

Scores:​

2nd Half: 
20:00: Kansas will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  UC Davis will have the possession arrow, in their favor. UCD 28, KU 50
16:42: Another alley-oop by Jackson and Lucas, for the Jayhawks.  UCD 36, KU 62
15:44: Kansas is shooting the ball 7/16 from 3-point FG. UCD 39, KU 64
15:44: T.V. Timeout #1: UCD 39, KU 64
​15:00: Kansas is dominating the paint, with a 28-14 advantage on UC Davis.  UCD 41, KU 68
13:43: UC Davis Timeout #3: UCD 41, KU 72
13:03: Jump ball. UC Davis ball.  Kansas will have the possession arrow, in their favor. UCD 41, KU 72
11:10: Official Review: Possible shot clock violation against Kansas.  UCD 43, KU 77
7:43: T.V. Timeout #2: UCD 45, KU 84
​5:40: Kansas is in the Bonus.  Jayhawks will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  UCD 49, KU 89
3:11: T.V. Timeout #3: UCD 51, KU 93
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Final: UCD 62, KU 100

Leading Scorers:
UCD: C. Moneke 20 points
KU: F. Mason III, 22 points

Final Thoughts: Well Kansas started to play like a 1 seed, after the technical foul on UC Davis' Head Coach Les.  As for UC Davis, another overmatched 16 seed in the NCAA tournament.  

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr.  And this has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another edition of Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball. Tonight on 'Shish On Sports', it is Xavier Musketeers from the Big East Conference, and Maryland Terrapins from the Big Ten Conference. Xavier; from Cincinnati, Ohio, is the #11 seed, while Maryland is the #6 seed in the West Region. The winner will play the winner of Florida St. and Florida Gulf Coast.

Xavier is injury plagued with the loss of Edmund Summer to a torn ACL on Jan. 29th, 2017. The Musketeers were able to make it to NCAA MBK Tournament, as they advanced to the semifinals of Big East Tournament. Xavier lost to Creighton 75-72, in the Big East Semifinals. Xavier is lead in scoring by Trevon Bluiett, RaShid Gaston in rebounds, and Quentin Goodwin in assists.

Maryland has been struggling as of late. Losing to Northwestern in Big Ten Quarterfinals, and after that 2-2 in their last 4 games of the regular season. Terrapins are lead by Melo Trimble in scoring and assists, and Justin Jackson in rebounds.
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It is Xavier vs. Maryland in the first round of the NCAA MBK Tournament, coming up shortly.

Location: Amway Center, Orlando, FL

Projected Starting Lineup:

Xavier Musketeers (21-13):
G. O. Goodin
G. J.P. Macura
G. T. Bluiett
G. M. Bernard
F. R. Gaston

Maryland Terrapins (24-8):
G. K. Huerter
G. A. Cowan
G. M. Trimble
F. J. Jackson
F. D. Dodd

1st Half: 
20:00: Xavier wins the tipoff.  Maryland will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  
​15:35: T.V. Timeout #1 XOH 2, MD 3
​​11:22: T.V.Timeout #2: XOH 15, MD 8
​9:41: Maryland is in a 7-2 run, since last timeout.  XOH 17, MD 15
7:20: Xavier is in the Bonus.  Musketeers will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  XOH 24, MD 18
5:53: T.V. Timeout #3: XOH 26, MD 20
​3:49: T.V. Timeout #4: XOH 30, MD 28 
​3:49: Maryland will go into the Bonus.  Terrapins will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  XOH 30, MD 30
2:52: T.V. Timeout #5: XOH 35, MD 30
​:15: Trimble hits a layup, with :15 left, in the half. XOH 35, MD 36
:00: Maryland will inbound the ball, to open the second half.  XOH 35, MD 36

Halftime: 
XOH 35, MD 36
 
Leading Scorers: 
XOH: S. O'Mara, 11 Points
MD: J. Jackson, 10 Points
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​2nd Half:
20:00: Maryland will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  Xavier will get the possession arrow, in their favor.  XOH 35, MD 36
15:43: T.V. Timeout #1: XOH 40, MD 46
​13:50: Xavier regains the lead. XOH 47, MD 46
13:26: Maryland regains the lead.  XOH 47, MD 48
12:45: Bluiett ties the game, with a 3-point FG.  Bluiett with 11 points (8 in 2nd Half) XOH 50, MD 50
11:42: T.V. Timeout #2: XOH 52, MD 50 
​10:43: Maryland Timeout #2: XOH 55, MD 50
​8:44: Xavier is in a 14-0 run, in the last 4-plus minutes.  XOH 61, MD 50
7:16: Xavier Timeout #2: XOH 61, MD 52
​5:43: Bluiett now has 3 fouls.  XOH 63, MD 55
5:21: Maryland is in the Bonus.  Terrapins will shoot 1-and-1, in the second half. XOH 63, MD 55
5:09: Macura missed all three free throws. XOH 63, MD 56
4:29: Injury Timeout: Hueter has to leave the game with a laceration.  XOH 65, MD 56
3:43: T. V. Timeout #3: XOH 65, MD 58
​2:29: Xavier Timeout #3: XOH 65, MD 59 
2:00: Xavier with a 10-point lead. XOH 69, MD 59
1:47: Maryland Timeout #3: XOH 69, MD 62
​:50.8: It is looking like Xavier is about to advance to the second round.  XOH 74, MD 63
:50.8: Both teams are in the Bonus Plus.  Both teams will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  XOH 76, MD 65

Final: 
Xavier 76, Maryland 65

Leading Scorers: 
XOH: T. Bluiett, 21 points 
MD: K. Heuter, 19 points

Final Thoughts: 
It became the Trevon Bluiett show, in the second half.  In the first half, he scored 5 points. In the second half, he scored 16 points.  As for Maryland, it is tough for them to rely on just one person like Melo Trimble.  

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