​Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a Big Ten Opener, as Michigan State Spartans take on Northwestern Wildcats.
Both teams had stellar non-conference victories. But Spartans are considered as one of the favorites.
 
As for the Wildcats, they would like to visit the NCAA Tournament, for the 2nd time in school history. The only other visit to the Madness, was with their current head coach Chris Collins.
 
Spartans are led by former Marquette Forward Joey Hauser in scoring and rebounding. While Aaron Henry leads Michigan State in rebounding.
 
For the Wildcats, they are led by Miller Kopp in scoring. Pete Nance leads Northwestern in rebounding. And Boo Buie is the Evanston School’s leader in assists.
 
It is Michigan State Spartans taking on Northwestern Wildcats, coming up shortly.

Starting Lineups:
Michigan State Spartans:
G: J. Langford
G: R. Watts
F: T Kither
F: A. Henry
F: J. Hauser

Northwestern Wildcats:
G: B. Buie
G: C Audige
F: R. Beran
F: P. Nance
F: M. Kipp

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight it is 2019 Fort Myers Tip-off Championship Game, between Pittsburgh Panthers and Northwestern Wildcats. Both teams are hoping to get a bounce from winning this preseason tournament.

The Panthers are led by Ryan Murphy in scoring. While Justin Champagine leads Pittsburgh in rebounding. While Xavier Johnson leads the team in assists.

For their team stat, they rebound the ball at an average of 37.8 RPG. They distribute the ball at 10.9 APG. Defensively, they block 3.3. BPG and average 6.9 SPG.

As for the Wildcats, they are led by Pete Nance in scoring and rebounding. While Pat Spencer leads Northwestern in assists.

Their team stats include, rebounding 37.8 RPG. While distributing the ball at 13.6 APG. Defensively, they block 2.8 BPG and average 4.8 SPG.

It is Pitt Panthers taking on Northwestern Wildcats, in 2019 Ft. Myers Tip-off Championship Game. Coming up shortly.

Possible Starting Lineups:
Pittsburgh Panthers:
G: T. McGowens
G: X. Johnson
G: R. Murphy
G: J. Champagine
F: T. Brown

Northwestern Wildcats:
G: A. Gaines
G: P. Spencer
F: P. Nance
F: M. Koop
C: R. Young

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight it is Northwestern Wildcats taking on Michigan State Spartans. The Wildcats come in with a record of 9-4, 0-2 in Big Ten play. While Sparty comes in with a record of 11-2, 2-0 in Big Ten.

​The Wildcats are led by Vic Law In scoring. Dererk Pardon leads Northwestern in rebounding. A.J. Turner leads the team in assists. Their team stats are as follows. They average 73.5 PPG, while allowing 61.6 PPG. They rebound 35.2 RPG. While they distribute the ball at 16.1 APG.

As for Sparty, they are led by Cassius Winston in scoring and assists. And Kenny Goins leads Michigan State in assists. As far as their team stats are concerned, they average 87.6 PPG, while allowing 68.4 PPG. They rebound the ball at 44 RPG. Finally they distribute the ball at 21.3 APG.

It is Northwestern Wildcats taking on Michigan State Spartans, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI

Possible Starting Lineups:
Northwestern Wildcats (9-4, 0-2 Big Ten):
G: R. Taylor
F: V. Law
F: A.J. Turner
F: M. Kopp
C: D. Pardon

Michigan State Spartan (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten):
G: C. Winston
G: K. Ahrens
G: M. McQuaid
F: N. Ward
F: K. Goins
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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight it is New Orleans Pirvateers taking on Northwestern Wildcats. Pirvateers come in with a record of 0-1 and the Wildcats are opening their 2018-19 Regular Season. This is also the opening game of the remodeled Welsh-Ryan Arena.

The Wildcats are hoping to return to the NCAA MBK Tournament.

It is New Orleans Pirvateers and Northwestern Wildcats, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, Illinois

​Projected Starting Lineups:
New Orleans Privateers (1-0):
G: T. Green
G: L. Berzat
G: E. Charles
F: G. Gates
F: S. Plaisance, Jr.

Northwestern Wildcats:
​G: J. Ash
G: R. Taylor
F: M. Kopp
F: V. Law
C: D. Pardon

New Orleans is in blue jerseys. While Northwestern is in white jerseys. 

1st Half:
19:50: Northwestern wins the tipoff. New Orleans will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
19:07: Kopp with a FG. UNO 0, NU 2
18:20: Law with a 3-point FG. UNO 0, NU 5
​17:52: Taylor with a 3-point FG. UNO 0, NU 8
17:52: PRIVATEERS TIMEOUT #1: UNO 0, NU 8
17:01: Law makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 0, NU 9
16:50: Rosser makes a dunk. UNO 2, NU 9
16:25: Berzat draws goaltending. UNO 4, NU 9
16:06: Pardon with a dunk and foul. Pardon makes free throw. UNO 4, NU 12
15:44: Gates with a jump shot. UNO 6, NU 12
15:21: Law makes a layup. UNO 6, NU 14
14:40: T.V. Timeout #1: UNO 6, NU 14

​14:30: Plaisance makes a dunk. UNO 8, NU 14
12:15: WILDCATS TIMEOUT #1: UNO 8, NU 14

12:07: Taylor hits a 3-point FG. UNO 8, NU 17
11:45: Taylor hits another 3-point FG. UNO 8, NU 20
10:39: Green with a jump shot. UNO 10, NU 20
9:51: Gates with a jump shot. UNO 12, NU 20
9:34: Pardon makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 12, NU 21
8:03: Ash makes a layup. UNO 12, NU 23
7:13: Law makes a 3-point FG. UNO 12, NU 26
6:46: Plaisance makes jump shot. UNO 14, NU 26
6:12: Gates makes a jump shot. UNO 16, NU 26
6:11: PRIVATEERS TIMEOUT #2: UNO 16, NU 26

5:51: Law makes a 3-point FG. UNO 16, NU 29
4:55: Robinson with a layup. UNO 18, NU 29
4:43: Wildcats are in the Bonus.
4:08: Rosser makes a dunk. UNO 20, NU 29
3:55: T.V. Timeout #2: ​UNO 20, NU 29

​3:55: Turner makes both free throws. UNO 20, NU 31
3:23: Turner makes both free throws. UNO 20, NU 33
3:12: Green makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 21, NU 33
2:30: Gaines makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 21, NU 34
2:30: Wildcats are in the Double Bonus. 
2:03: Green makes a FG. UNO 23, NU 34
1:37: Gates makes both free throws. UNO 25, NU 34
1:37: Privateers are in the Bonus. 
1:17: Plaisance makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 26, NU 34
1:15: Rosser makes layup. UNO 28, NU 34
:19: Kopp makes both free throws. UNO 28, NU 36
:00: The End of 1st Half. Privateers will inbound to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
UNO 28, NU 36

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Law (NU) 12 points
Rebounding: Gates (UNO) 4 rebounds
Assists: Berzat (UNO) 4 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
Privateers are staying in this game. Wildcats got to start drawing fouls. 

2nd Half:
20:00: Privateers will inbound to start the 2nd Half. Wildcats will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
19:41: Plaisance makes a jump shot. UNO 30, NU 36
19:03: Charles makes a layup. UNO 32, NU 36
18:28: Pardon makes a layup and foul. UNO 32, NU 39
16:50: Haynes misses both free throws. UNO 32, NU 39
15:20: Berzat with a layup. UNO 34, NU 39
14:40: Pardon with a layup. UNO 34, NU 41
14:21: T.V. Timeout #1: UNO 34, NU 41

14:21: Charles makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 35, NU 41
13:23: Benson makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 35, NU 42
12:59: Law with a layup. UNO 35, NU 44
12:27: Rosser makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 36, NU 44
12:13: Wildcats are in the Bonus.
12:09: Law makes both free throws. UNO 36, NU 44
11:51:  Robinson makes a 3-point FG. UNO 39, NU 44
11:38: T.V. Timeout #2: UNO 39, NU 46
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11:38: Turner makes both free throws. UNO 39, NU 48
10:56: Law with a jump shot. UNO 39, NU 50
10:40: Gates with a jump shot. UNO 41, NU 50
10:20: Taylor nails a 3-point FG. UNO 41, NU 53
9:51: Gaines with a layup. UNO 41, NU 55
9:47: PRIVATEERS TIMEOUT #3: UNO 41, NU 55
9:24: Taylor nails a 3-point FG. UNO 41, NU 58
8:34; Plaisance fouls out of the game, with 7 points.
8:34: Turner makes both free throws. UNO 41, NU 60
8:09: Green with a layup. UNO 43, NU 60
8:09: Privateers are in the Bonus.
8:09: Wildcats are in the Double Bonus. 
8:00: T.V. Timeout #3: UNO 43, NU 60
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7:57: Gaines with a layup. UNO 43, NU 62
7:46: Haynes makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 44, NU 62
7:30: Taylor makes a 3-point FG. UNO 44, NU 65
6:32: Haynes makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 45, NU 65
6:32: Both teams are in the Double Bonus. 
6:12: Pardon makes both free throws. UNO 45, NU 67
5:23 Pardon with a dunk. UNO 45, NU 69
4:56: Charles makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 46, NU 69
4:37: Turner makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 46, NU 70
3:57: Turner makes a layup. UNO 46, NU 72
3:12: WILDCATS TIMEOUT #2: UNO 46, NU 72
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2:53: Taylor with a jump shot. 
2:33: Harrison makes 1 of 2 free throws. UNO 47, NU 74
2:17: Nance makes a 3-point FG. UNO 47, NU 77
1:58: Riek makes a 3-point FG. UNO 50, NU 77
:51: Kopp makes a layup. UNO 50, NU 79
:47: Harrison makes a layup. UNO 52, NU 79
:42: Jump Ball! Wildcats Ball! New Orleans will have Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
:35: Kopp with a 3-point FG. UNO 52, NU 82
:00: The End of Game.

Final:
UNO  , NU 
UNO: (1-1)
NU: (1-0)

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Taylor (NU) 20 points
Rebounding: Pardon (NU) 11 rebounds
Assists: Law (NU) 5 assists

Final Thoughts:
Northwestern struggled offensively at times, but their defense and Privateers' foul trouble, gives the Wildcats a win on opening night. 

Privateers will go back home to play Pensacola Christian College, on Monday. While Northwestern will play American, also on Monday. 

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 Round 2 of Big Ten action as the Northwestern Wildcats take on Penn St. Nittany Lions. The Wildcats are coming in with a record of 15-16 overall, 6-12 in Big Ten Play and a RPI of 155. While the Nittany Lions come in with are record of 19-12 overall, a Big Ten record of 9-9, and a RPI of 83.

Both teams need to win the Big Ten Tournament, in order to make it to the NCAA MBK Tournament. But it is little disappointing for the Wildcats, as they are coming off their first NCAA MBK Tournament Appearance in school history. Injuries and playing home games at Allstate Arena took tow on Northwestern.

Statistically the Wildcats are led by Scott Lindsey in scoring and. While Dereck Pardonn Leads Northwestern in rebounding. And Bryant McIntosh leads the Evanston, Illinois school in assists.

As for the Nittany Lions, they would like to make it back to the NCAA MBK Tournament for the first time since 2011.

Statistically the Nittany Lions are led by Tony Carr in scoring and assists. While Mike Watkins leads Penn State in rebounding.

It is the Northwestern Wildcats and Penn St. Nittany Lions, winner will face Ohio St. It will be coming up shortly.

Game Location: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, NY

Possible Starting Lineups:
Northwestern Wildcats (15-16, 6-12 Big Ten, RPI 155)
G: B. McIntosh
G: S. Lindsey
G: A. Gaines
F: B. Benson
​F: D. Pardon

Penn St. Nittany Lions (19-12, 9-9 Big Ten, RPI 83)
G: T. Carr
G: S. Garner
G: J. Reaves
F: L. Stevens
​F: J. Harrar​
Northwestern is in purple. While Penn St. is n white. 

1st Half:
20:00: Northwestern wins the tipoff. Penn St. will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
19:06: Pardon with a layup. NU 2, PSU 0
18:55: Carr with a 3-point FG. NU 2, PSU 3
18:35: McIntosh with a 3-point FG. NU 5, PSU 3
18:00: Carr with a jump shot. NU 5, PSU 5
17:43: Gaines with a 3-point FG. NU 8, PSU 5
16:09: Bostick with a tipin. NU 8, PSU 7
15:42: Benson with a tipin. NU 10, PSU 7
15:17: Garner with a 3-point FG. NU 10, PSU 10
14:55: T.V. Timeout #1: NU 10, PSU 10

14:20: Stevens makes a jump shot. NU 10, PSU 12
12:51: Carr makes a 3-point FG. NU 10, PSU 15
12:41: Wheeler makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 10, PSU 16
12:16: Skelley makes both free throws. NU 12, PSU 16
11:28: Skelley makes a layup. NU 14, PSU 16
11:06: Jump Ball! Penn St. Ball! Northwestern will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
11:06: T.V. Timeout #2; NU 14, PSU 16
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9:08: Lindsey with a jump shot. NU 16, PSU 16
8:50: Carr with a 3-point FG. NU 16, PSU 19
​8:12: Lindsey with a 3-point FG. NU 19, PSU 19
7:54: T.V. Timeout #3: NU 19, PSU 19
​
7:54: Bostick misses both free throws. 
6:58: Pardon makes a layup. NU 21, PSU 19
6:26: Benson makes a layup. NU 23, PSU 19
6:24: Nittany Lions Timeout #1; NU 23, PSU 19

5:47: Jump Ball! Northwestern Ball! Penn St. will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
5:12: McIntosh makes a jump shot. NU 25, PSU 19
4:47: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials determine whether if Lindsey committed a flagrant foul. Offficials determine that Lindsey committed a Flagrant 1 Foul. Penn St. will shoot some free throws. Carr will shoot the free throws.
4:47: Carr makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 25, PSU 20
4:47: Penn St. is in the Bonus.
4:47: Penn St. will inbound the ball. 
4:17: Benson makes a layup. NU 27, PSU 20
3:48: T.V. Timeout #4: NU 27, PSU 20

3:42: Garner with a 3-point FG. NU 27, PSU 23
3:20: Reaves dunks it home. NU 27, PSU 25
3:17: Wildcats Timeout #1: NU 27, PSU 25

2:21: Pardon with a layup. NU 29, PSU 25
2:01: Carr with a 3-point FG. NU 29, PSU 28
:49: Reaves with a layup. NU 29, PSU 30
:24: Benson makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 30, PSU 30
:00: The end of the 1st Half. Penn St. will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime: 
NU 30, PSU 30

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Carr (PSU) 15 points
Rebounding: Benson (NU) 6 rebounds
Assists: 3 players with 3 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
Carr is keeping the Nittany Lions in this game with his 15 points. 

Big Ten Tournament Scores:

2nd Half:
​20:00: Penn St. will have the ball to start the 2nd Half. 
​19:30: Garner makes a 3-point FG. NU 30, PSU 33
18:31: Lindsey makes both free throws. NU 32, PSU 33
18:21: Reaves makes a 3-point FG. NU 32, PSU 36
17:10: Garner with a 3-point FG. NU 32, PSU 39
16:55: Wildcats Timeout #2: NU 32, PSU 39

16:51: Pardon makes a jump shot. NU 34, PSU 39
16:00: Gaines with a 3-point FG. NU 37, PSU 39
14:54: T.V. Timeout #1: NU 37, PSU 39
​​
14:40: Stevens makes a layup. NU 37, PSU 41
14:14; Lindsey makes a 3-point FG. NU 40, PSU 41
13:47: Reaves with a tipin. NU 40, PSU 43
12:30: Pardon with a layup and a foul. Pardon misses a free throw. NU 42, PSU 43
12:09: Stevens makes both free throws. NU 42, PSU 45
11:51: T.V. Timeout #2: NU 42, PSU 45
​
11:51: Skelley makes both free throws. NU 44, PSU 45
11:08: Lindsey makes a jump shot. NU 46, PSU 45
10:24: Pardon with a layup. NU 48, PSU 45
10:06: Reaves with a 3-point FG. NU 48, PSU 48
9:30: Northwestern commits a shot clock violation. 
7:58: T.V. Timeout #3: NU 48, PSU 48
​
7:22: Falzon makes a jump shot. NU 50, PSU 48
7:17: Officials reviewing both clocks. Officials have determined that the game clock is at 7:11, while the shot clock is at :27.
7:01: Both teams are in the Bonus. 
6:52: Carr makes a FG. NU 50, PSU 50
6:25: Pardon makes both free throws. NU 52, PSU 50
4:57: Carr makes both free throws. NU 52, PSU 52
4;36: McIntosh makes a jump shot. NU 54, PSU 52
4:08: Carr counters with a 3-point FG. NU 54, PSU 55
3:49: T.V. Timeout #4: NU 54, PSU 55
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3:49; McIntosh misses a free throw. 
3:14: Scottie Lindsey fouls out of the game with 12 points. 
3:02: Reaves makes a 3-point FG. NU 54, PSU 58
2;18: Carr makes a 3-point FG. NU 54, PSU 61
2:10: Wildcats Timeout #3: NU 54, PSU 61
1:46: Nittany Lions Timeout #2: NU 54, PSU 61

1;30: Moore with a layup. NU 54, PSU 63
:54.4: Bryant McIntosh has left the game.
:54.4: Stevens makes both free throws. NU 54, PSU 65
:50.0: Penn St. is in the Double Bonus.
:49.4: Skelly makes 1​ of 2 free throws. NU 55, PSU 65
:49.4: Both teams are in the Double Bonus. 
:18.3: Penn St. committed the shot clock violation. 
:4.2: Benson makes a layup. NU 57, PSU 65
:00: The game is over. 

Final:
NU 57, PSU 65
Penn St. advances to 2018 Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals, to play the Ohio State Buckeyes tomorrow. 

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Carr (PSU) 26 points
Rebounding: Benson (NU) 9 rebounds
Assists: McIntosh (NU) 5 assists

Final Thoughts:
Once Scottie Lindsey fouled out of the game with 3:14 left in the game, that is when Penn St. took over the game. As for the Wildcats, they are going to lose Bryant McIntosh and Scottie Lindsey, as they will try and regroup. 

Rutgers and Indiana coming up in a few minutes. 

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 Northwestern Wildcats taking on the Penn St. Nittany Lions, in a B1G Matchup. The Wildcats are coming in with a record of 10-6 overall, 1-2 in Big Ten Play, and a RPI of 94. The Nittany Lions are coming in with a record of 11-5 overall, 1-2 in B1G, and a RPI 124.

The Wildcats are hoping they can make some headway in the Big Ten, so they can return to the NCAA Tournament. They are going to have to deal with playing at Allstate Arena, for their home games this season.

Meanwhile the Nittany Lions are also hoping to make some headway so that they make it to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2011.

​Statistically the Wildcats are led by Scottie Lindsey in scoring, Dererk Pardon in rebounding, Bryant McIntosh leads in assists.

Meanwhile the Nittany Lions are led by Tony Carr in scoring and assists, Mike Watkins leads the Lions in rebounding.

It is the Northwestern Wildcats and the Penn St. Nittany Lions, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA

Possible Starting Lineups:

Northwestern Wildcats (10-6, 1-2 in Big Ten, 94 RPI)
G: Ash
G: Lindsey
F: Law
F: Skelly
C: Pardon

Penn St. Nittany Lions (11-5, 1-2 in Big Ten, 124 RPI):
G: Carr
G: Reaves
G: Garner
F: Watkins
​F: Stevens

1st Half:
Update: Bryant McIntosh returns to the starting lineup, after a knee injury. 
Northwestern in purple, while Penn St. is in white. 
20:00: Penn St. wins the tip. NU will have possession arrow, in their favor. 
19:23: Watkins with the jam and a foul. Watkins makes a free throw. NU 0, PSU 3
18:09: McIntosh ties the game with a 3-point FG. NU 3, PSU 3
17:44: Reaves with a 3-point FG. NU 3, PSU 6
16:43: Stevens makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 3, PSU 7
16:07: Lindsey drills a 3-point FG. NU 6, PSU 7
15:49: Stevens makes a layup. NU 6, PSU 9
15:28: Wheeler makes a layup. NU 6, PSU 11
15:19: T.V. Timeout #1: NU 6, PSU 11

14:48: Stevens makes a FG. NU 6, PSU 13
14:12: Stevens makes another layup. NU 6, PSU 15
13:32: Brown with a jump shot. NU 8, PSU 15
12:40: Watkins with a jump shot. NU 8, PSU 17
11:53: T.V. Timeout #2: NU 8, PSU 17

11:53: Watkins misses both free throws. NU 8, PSU 17
10:50: Carr with a jumper. NU 8, PSU 19
10:25: Law with a jumper and foul. Law makes the free throw. NU 11, PSU 19
10:07: Stevens makes a 3-point FG. NU 11, PSU 22
9:31: Stevens dunks it home. NU 11, PSU 24
9:06: Benson with a hook shot. NU 13, PSU 24
8:57: Penn St. is in the Bonus. Nittany Lions will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting fouls. 
8:57: Watkins makes both free throws. NU 13, PSU 26
8:42: McIntosh makes a layup. NU 15, PSU 26
8:27: Stevens makes a FG. NU 15, PSU 28
7:44: Moore with a dunk and a foul. NU 15, PSU 30
7:44: T.V. Timeout #3: NU 15, PSU 30
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7:44: Moore makes a free throw. NU 15, PSU 31
7:27: Pardon with a layup. NU 17, PSU 31
7:08: Jump Ball! NU Ball! Penn St. will have possession arrow, in their favor. 
7:00: Skelly makes a 3-point FG. NU 20, PSU 31
5:57: Law makes a FG. NU 22, PSU 31
5:40: Watkins with a dunk. NU 22, PSU 33
5:22: McIntosh with a jump shot. NU 24, PSU 33
5:03: Stevens with a layup. NU 24, PSU 35
4:32: Watkins with a layup. NU 24, PSU 37
3:35: T.V. Timeout #4: NU 24, PSU 37
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3:12: Skelly makes both free throws. NU 26, PSU 37
2:58: Wheeler makes a layup. NU 26, PSU 39
2:41: Gaines counters with a jumper. NU 28, PSU 39
2:20: Bostick with a dunk. NU 28, PSU 41
1:46: Lindsey with a 3-point FG. NU 31, PSU 41
1:46: Both teams are in the Bonus. 
:44: Nittany Lions Timeout #1: NU 31, PSU 41
:18: Penn St. committed a shot clock violation. 
:18: Wildcats Timeout #1: NU 31, PSU 41
:00: McIntosh hits a 3-point FG at the buzzer. NU 34, PSU 41
:00: Penn St. will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime: 
NU 34, PSU 41

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Stevens (PSU) 16 points
Rebounding: Watkins (PSU) 7 rebounds
Assists: Wheeler (PSU) 5 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
Well Penn St. is riding on Lamar Stevens and Mike Watkins scoring. Both players are a combined 27 points. Northwestern looks like they have caught some momentum, after Bryant McIntosh buzzer-beating 3-point FG at the half. 

Big Ten Scores:
Fox Sports 1 shows the Halftime team stats. Penn St.

2nd Half:
20:00: Penn St. will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. NU will have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
19:47: Stevens with a dunk. NU 34, PSU 43
19:17: Watkins makes both free throws. NU 34, PSU 45
18:27: Skelly dunks it in the basket. NU 36, PSU 45
18:27: Clock Delay. 
18:05: Jump Ball! NU Ball! Penn St. will now have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
16:50: Pardon with the jam. NU 38, PSU 45
16:02: Carr with a FG. NU 38, PSU 47
15:49: T.V. Timeout #1: NU 38, PSU 47

15:39: McIntosh hits a 3-point FG. NU 41, PSU 47
15:10: Ash makes a 3-point FG. NU 44, PSU 47
13:56: Stevens makes a dunk. NU 44, PSU 49
13:26: Reaves with a layup and foul. It looked like he just threw it up to the basket, as he went down on the floor. 
13:26: Reaves misses a free throw. NU 44, PSU 51
12;30: Garner makes a layup. NU 44, PSU 53
12:21: Wildcats Timeout #2: NU 44, PSU 53
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12;00: Stevens with a dunk. NU 44, PSU 55
11:18: T.V. Timeout #2: NU 44, PSU 55
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11:18: Carr makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 44, PSU 56
11;04: Ash with a 3-point FG. NU 47, PSU 56
10:40: Law makes a 3-point FG. NU 50, PSU 56
10:04: Stevens with a FG. NU 50, PSU 58
9:05: Reaves continues Penn St. dominance in the paint, with another dunk. NU 50, PSU 60
8:16: Stevens misses a free throw. 
8:16: Penn St. is in the Bonus. Nittany Lions will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul. 
7:51: T.V. Timeout #3: NU 50, PSU 60
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7:51: Carr misses a free throw.
7:21: Pardon with a layup. NU 52, PSU 60
7:02: Stevens counters with a layup. NU 52, PSU 62
5:50: Carr makes both free throws. NU 52, PSU 64
5:20: Stevens makes a FG. NU 52, PSU 66
4:50: McIntosh with a 3-point FG. NU 55, PSU 66
4:50: Wildcats Timeout #3: NU 55, PSU 66
4:50: Watkins has a double-double in tonight's game. 15 points, 11 rebounds.
4:35: Carr with a 3-point FG. NU 55, PSU 69
4:15: Penn St. is in the Bonus. 
4;08: Carr makes both free throws. NU 55, PSU 71
3;54: Lindsey makes a 3-point FG. NU 58, PSU 71
3:28: Stevens with a jump shot. NU 58, PSU 73
3;19: T.V. Timeout #4: NU 58, PSU 73
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3;19: Watkins makes both free throws. NU 58, PSU 75
3:07: McIntosh makes both free throws. NU 60, PSU 75
2;00: Watkins makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 60, PSU 76
1;34: Gaines makes a layup and a foul. Gaines makes a free throw. NU 63, PSU 76
:11: Watkins makes a FG. NU 63, PSU 78
:00: The end of the game.

Final:
NU 63, PSU 78

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Stevens (PSU) 30 points
Rebounding: Watkins (PSU) 16 rebounds
Assists: 3 players at 5 assists

Final Thoughts:
Well Stevens and Watkins were dominate the Wildcats tonight. It looked like Penn St. wasn't afraid of scoring in the paint.  As for the Wildcats, they wanted to live on the 3-point shooting, but was unable to draw the fouls. Penn St. was 14-22, while Northwestern only shot 5 free throws, and made all five FT.

The Wildcats will play at home to play Minnesota on Wednesday. While Penn St. will be in Bloomington, to play the Hoosiers on Tuesday. 

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 Northwestern Wildcats taking on the Oklahoma Sooners. This is battle between the Big Ten and Big 12. The Wildcats are coming in with a record of 9-4, while the Sooners are coming in with a record of 9-1. The Wildcats are coming in winners of their last 4 games, while the Sooners are winnners of their last 7 games.

The Wildcats are hoping to make it back to the NCAA Tournament. But they are going to need to come to Norman and defeat the Sooners, along with playing well in conference play.

As for the Sooners, they are hoping to bounce back from a rebuilding year last year. They are a year removed from making it to the Final Four, when they were led by Buddy Hield.

Statistically the Wildcats are averaging 74.8 PPG, while allowing 63.5 PPG. They are rebounding 33.7 RPG, and average 15.2 APG.

Meanwhile the Sooners, are averaging 94.2 PPG, allowing 79.2 PPG. They are rebounding 40.8 RPG, and averaging 18.8 APG.

It is the Northwestern Wildcats and Oklahoma Sooners, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
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Possible Starting Lineups:
Northwestern Wildcats (9-4):
G: B. McIntosh
G: S. Lindsey
G: J. Ash
F: A. Falzon
C: D. Pardon

Oklahoma Sooners (9-1):
​G: R. Odomes
G: C. James
G: T. Young
F: K. Lattin
F: B. Manek
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NU is in gray. OU is in white. 

1st Half: 
20:00: OU wins the tipoff. NU will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
19:45: Manek hits both free throws. NU 0, OU 2
19:12: Young with the FG and the foul. Young hits the free throw. NU 0, OU 5
18:48: Odomes hits the layup. NU 0, OU 7
18:48: Wildcats Timeout #1: NU 0, OU 7
18:35: Ash hits the 3-point FG. NU 3, OU 7
18:15: Young with the 3-point FG. NU 3, OU 10
17:46: Ash with another 3-point FG. NU 6, OU 10
17:28: Pardon with a dunk. NU 8, OU 10
17:05: James nails a 3-point FG. NU 8, OU 13
16:38: James with another 3-point FG. NU 8, OU 16
15:38: Young hits a 3-point FG. NU 8, OU 19
15:13: McGusty hits a 3-point FG. NU 8, OU 22
14:58: Pardon connects with a Jump shot. NU 10, OU 22
14:40: Young with another 3-point FG. NU 10, OU 25
14:24: Pardon with a jump shot. NU 12, OU 25
14:07: McNeace with the dunk home. NU 12, OU 27
13:35: T.V. Timeout #1: NU 12, OU 27
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13:35: James makes both free throws. NU 12, OU 29
13:14: Pardon with the tip-in. NU 14, OU 29
12:33: McGusty with the layup. NU 14, OU 31
12:08: McIntosh hits both free throws. NU 16, OU 31
11:53: T.V. Timeout #2: NU 16, OU 31
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11:30: Freeman with a 3-point FG. NU 16, OU 34
11:02: Jump ball! NU Ball. OU will have the possession arrow in their favor. 
10:46: Falzon off the bench with a 3-point jump shot. NU 19, OU 34
10:13: Brown nails a jump shot. NU 21, OU 34
9:35: Shepard with a jump shot. NU 21, OU 36
8:21: Brown makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 22, OU 36
7:38: James dunks it home. NU 22, OU 38
7:17: T.V. Timeout #3: NU 22, OU 38
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7:10: Manek with a 3-point FG. NU 22, OU 41
6:51: Young with a 3-point FG. NU 22, OU 44
5:55: Brown with a jump shot. NU 24, OU 44
5:35: McNeace with a dunk and the foul. McNeace hits a free throw. NU 24, OU 47
5:24: McIntosh makes a FG. NU 26, OU 47
4:55: Young makes both free throws. NU 26, OU 49
4:28: James hits a 3-point FG. NU 26, OU 52
4:02: Pardon with the layup. NU 28, OU 52
3:54: James with a 3-point FG. NU 28, OU 55
3:42: T.V. Timeout #4: NU 28, OU 55
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3:30: James with the layup. NU 28, OU 57
3:08: Gaines with the layup. NU 30, OU 57
2:46: Gaines with a dunk. NU 32, OU 57
2:34: Young with a 3-point FG. NU 32, OU 60
2:12: OU is in the Bonus. Sooners will shoot 1-and-1 after every non-shooting foul. 
2:12: Young makes both free throws. NU 32, OU 62
1:42: McIntosh with a 3-point FG. NU 35, OU 62
1:11: James with a 3-point FG. NU 35, OU 65
:24: Brown with the layup and the foul. Brown hits the free throw. NU 38, OU 65
:09: Young nails a 3-point FG. NU 38, OU 68
:00: End of 1st Half. OU will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime: 
NU 38, OU 68

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Young (OU) 25 points 
Rebounding: Manek (OU) 7 rebounds
Assists: Young (OU) 10 assists

Halftime Thoughts: 
Well Trea Young is showing why he is one of the best players in the country. Already have a double-double, 25 points, 10 assists. As for the Wildcats, they are not playing their tempo of game. They are in a pick your poison position. Do they let Young beat them with his shooting? Or let Young let other Sooners beat NU. 

2nd Half:
20:00: OU will inbound to start the 2nd Half. 
​19:51: Lattin with the jump shot. NU 38, OU 70 
19:25: Lindsey with the jump shot. NU 40, OU 70
19:08: Lattin makes both free throws. NU 40, OU 72
18:18: Brown with the jump shot. NU 42, OU 72
18:07: Manek with a 3-point FG. NU 42, OU 75
17:46: Pardon with a FG. NU 44, OU 75
17:37: Young with a 3-point FG. NU 44, OU 78
17:02: Skelly with a FG. NU 46, OU 78
16:43 McIntosh with a 3-point FG. NU 49, OU 78
15:51: Manek with a layup and the foul. NU 49, OU 80
15:51: T.V. Timeout #1: NU 49, OU 80
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15:51: Manek makes a free throw. NU 49, OU 81
15:34: Pardon misses both free throws. 
15:26: Young with a 3-point FG. NU 49, OU 84
14:37: Lattin with a layup. NU 49, OU 86
13:56: McNease with a layup. NU 49, OU 88
13;08: Oklahoma is in the Bonus. Sooners will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul. 
13:08: Young is on the bench with 31 points. 
12:25: Falzon with a 3-point FG. NU 52, OU 88
12:07: Ash with a dunk. NU 54, OU 88
11:54: T.V. Timeout #2: NU 54, OU 88
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10:56: McNeace with the dunk. NU 54, OU 90
10:28: Falzon with a 3-point FG. NU 57, OU 90
10:16: McNeace with a jump shot. NU 57, OU 92
9:46: Benson with a FG and foul. NU 59, OU 92
9:46: Benson with a missed free throw. NU 59, OU 92
9:32: McNeace misses the free throw.
9:03: Benson with a FG. NU 61, OU 92
8:07: Ash makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 62, OU 92
7:46: T.V. Timeout #3: NU 62, OU 92
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7:46: Trae Young returns to the game. 
7:46: Skelly makes both free throws. NU 64, OU 92
7:13: Pardon with a jump shot. NU 66, OU 92
6:48: Lattin dunks it home. NU 66, OU 94
6:21: NU is in the Bonus. Wildcats will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul. 
6:13: Pardon makes 1 of 2 free throws. NU 67, OU 94
5:48: Young misses a free throw. 
5:01: Odomes missed both free throws. 
4:46: Pardon makes a layup. NU 69, OU 94
4:15: McGusty makes both free throws. NU 69, OU 96
4:00: T.V. Timeout #4: NU 69, OU 96

4:00: OU is in the Double Bonus. Sooners will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul. 
3:59: Skelly makes a FG. NU 71, OU 96
3:45: McGusty makes both free throws. NU 71, OU 98
3:31: Falzon makes a 3-point FG. NU 74, OU 98
2:37: Both teams are in the double bonus. 
1:57: McGusty makes a layup. NU 74, OU 100
1:27: Brown makes both free throws. NU 76, OU 100
1:01: Giles makes both free throws. NU 76, OU 102
:40: Ash makes both free throws. NU 78, OU 102
:22: Geha makes both free throws. NU 78, OU 104
:00: The game is over. 

Final:
NU 78, OU 104
NU: (9-5)
OU: (10-1)

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Young (OU) 31 points
Rebounding: D. Pardon (NU) 9 rebounds 
Assists: Young (OU) 12 assists

Final Thoughts:
Well it was the Trae Young show. As the Sooners Freshman had a double-double tonight. 31 points, 12 assists. OU dominated NU. As for the Wildcats, they are glad to get out of Norman.

The Wildcats will play Brown Next Saturday. The Sooners will play​ TCU in their Big 12 opener Next Saturday. 

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