Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight is the night cap of Round 2 of the Big Ten Tournament as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on the Indiana Hoosiers. The Scarlet Knights come in with a record of 14-18, a Big Ten record of 3-15, and a RPI of 209. While the Hoosiers come in with a record of 16-14, 9-9 in Big Ten, and a RPI of 110.

The Scarlet Knights are coming off a 65-54 win over Minnesota. They are hoping to extend their season with a win tonight.

Statistically the Scarlet Knights are led by Corey Sanders in scoring and assists. While DeShawn Freeman leads Rutgers in rebounding.

Meanwhile the Hoosiers are hoping to make a run by their own as well. They are hoping Juwan Morgan can lead them to the Big Ten Championship.

Morgan is the team’s leading scorer and rebounding. While Josh Newkirk leads IU in assists.

It is Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Indiana Hoosiers, Winner will take on Purdue, Tomorrow. This game will be coming up shortly.

Game Location: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, NY

Possible Starting Lineups:
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-18, 3-15 Big Ten, RPI 209):
G: C. Sanders
G: M. Williams
G: I. Thiam
F: E. Omoruyi
F: S. Doorson

Indiana Hoosiers (16-14, 9-9 Big Ten, RPI 110):
G: Green
G: Johnson
G: McRoberts
F: McSwain
F: J. Morgan

Rutgers is in red. While Indiana is in white. 

1st Half: 
20:00: Indiana wins the tipoff. Rutgers will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
19:19: McSwain makes a layup. RSK 0, IU 2
16:45: Green makes a 3-point FG. RSK 0, IU 5
16:45: Scarlet Knights Timeout #1: RSK 0, IU 5
16:18: Morgan makes a layup. RSK 0, IU 7
15:33: T.V. Timeout #1: RSK 0, IU 7
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15:33: Morgan makes 1 of 2 free throws. RSK 0, IU 8
15:14: Thiam makes a 3-point FG. RSK 3, IU 11
15:01: Johnson makes a 3-point FG. RSK 3, IU 11
14:02; Johnson with a jump shot. RSK 3, IU 13
13:27: Smith with a tip shot. RSK 3, IU 15
12:11: Green with a jump shot. RSK 3, IU 17
12:09: Scarlet Knights Timeout #2: RSK 3, IU 17
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11:10: Freeman makes a jump shot. RSK 5, IU 17
11:04; Green makes a layup. RSK 5, IU 19
10:48: Freeman makes a layup. RSK 7, IU 19
9:57: Freeman makes 1 of 2 free throws. RSK 8, IU 19
8:33: McRoberts makes a 3-point FG. RSK 8, IU 22
8:09: McSwain makes both free throws. RSK 8, IU 24
7:28: T.V. Timeout #2: RSK 8, IU 24
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6:33: Freeman makes a layup. RSK 10, IU 24
6:09: Freeman makes a layup. RSK 12, IU 24
5:46: Durham makes both free throws. RSK 12, IU 26
5:22: Baker makes a 3-point FG. RSK 15, IU 26
4:53: Morgan goes to the bench with 2 fouls. 
4:34: Sanders makes a layup. RSK 17, IU 26
4:04: Freeman with a layup. RSK 19, iU 26
3:29: Baker with a layup. RSK 21, IU 26
2:58: Sanders with a dunk. RSK 23, IU 26
2:58: Hoosiers Timeout #1: RSK 23, IU 26
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2:29: Sanders with a jump shot. RSK 25, IU 26
2:02; McSwain stops the Hoosiers bleeding with a layup. RSK 25, IU 28
1:36: Sanders with a jump shot. RSK 27, IU 28
1:06: Both teams are in the Bonus. 
1:06: Sanders makes both free throws to give the Knights the lead. RSK 29, IU 28
:02.9: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing the game clock. Officials determine the clock should reset at :03.5.
:00: The end of the 1st Half. Rutgers will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime:
RSK 29, IU 28

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Sanders (RSK) 8 points
Rebounding: Freeman (RSK) 6 rebounds
Assists: Sanders/Morgan 2 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
After trailing 16 points, the Scarlet Knights are on a 21-4 run to close out the 1st Half. 

Big Ten Scores:
Top 25 Scores:
Hunter hits buzzer-beater 3-point FG for UVA  to escape Louisville with impressive road win. 

2nd Half: 
20:00: Rutgers will inbound to start the 2nd Half. Indiana will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
18:47: Omoruyi makes a jump shot. RSK 31, IU 28
18:09: Omoruyi makes another jump shot. RSK 33, IU 28
17:11: McSwain makes both free throws. RSK 33, IU 30
16:43: Morgan makes a layup and a foul. Morgan makes a free throw. RSK 33, IU 33
16:28: Baker connects with a 3-point FG. RSK 36, IU 33
16:08: Morgan makes 1 of 2 free throws. RSK 36, IU 34
15:57: Freeman will dunk the ball to the basket RSK 38, IU 34
15:33: Sanders with a layup. RSK 40, IU 34
14:31: T.V. Timeout #1: RSK 40, IU 34
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13:14: Williams makes a layup and a foul. Williams misses a free throw.  RSK 42, IU 34
12:51: Indiana will go into the Bonus. 
12:51: Newkirk makes both free throws. RSK 42, IU 36
12;17: Sanders makes a jump shot. RSK 44, IU 36
12:06: Baker fouls Durham at the 3-point line. 
12:06: Durham makes 3 free throws. RSK 44, IU 39
11;41: Freeman makes a layup. RSK 46, IU 39
10:57: T.V. Timeout #2: RSK 46, IU 39

​9:17: Morgan makes a layup. RSK 46, IU 41
8:54: Sa fouls Durham while behind the 3-point line. Durham makes all 3 free throws. RSK 46, IU 44
8:18: Hartman makes a layup. RSK 46, IU 46
8:06: Omoruyi drills a jump shot and a foul. Omoruyi makes a free throw. RSK 49, IU 46
7:38: T.V. Timeout #3: RSK 49, IU 46 

7:38: Morgan makes both free throws. RSK 49, IU 48
7:23: Sanders makes a jump shot. RSK 51, IU 48
6:49: Durham makes both free throws. RSK 51, IU 50
5:50: Sanders with a layup. RSK 53, IU 50
5:17: Baker with a 3-point FG. RSK 56, IU 50
5:11: Hoosiers Timeout #3: RSK 56, IU 50
5:11: Both teams are in the Double Bonus. 

4:20: Morgan makes a layup. RSK 56, IU 52
4:04: Johnson commits 4 fouls. 
4:03: Durham commits his 4th foul. 
4:03: Rutgers is in the Bonus. 
4:03: Williams makes both free throws. RSK 58, IU 52
3:43; T.V. Timeout #4: RSK 58, IU 52
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3:43: McRoberts makes 1 of 2 free throws. RSK 58, IU 53
3:33: Sanders makes 1 of 2 free throws. RSK 59, IU 53
2:50: Sanders with a jump shot. RSK 61, IU 53
2:38: Newkirk makes a 3-point FG. RSK 61, IU 56
2:03: Omoruyi makes a jump shot. RSK 63, IU 56
1:52: Johnson makes a 3-point FG. RSK 63, IU 59
1:51: Hoosiers Timeout #3: RSK 63, IU 59
1:51: Scarlet Knights Timeout #3: RSK 63, IU 59

1:23: Sanders with a jump shot. RSK 65, IU 59
1:07: Sanders with a jam. RSK 67, IU 59
:58: Johnson makes 1 of 2 free throws. RSK 67, IU 60
:58: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Official reviewing last possession. 
:55: Johnson with a 3-point FG. RSK 67, IU 63
:40: Sanders with a jam. RSK 69, IU 63
:31.4: Morgan makes a layup. RSK 69, IU 65
:31.4: Baker makes both free throws. RSK 71, IU 65
:24: Smith with a layup. RSK 71, IU 67
:22.9: Sanders makes 1 of 2 free throws. RSK 72, IU 67
:22.9: Both teams are in the Double Bonus. 
:19,4: Newkirk makes both free throws. RSK 72, IU 69
:15: Baker makes both free throws. RSK 74, IU 69
:05.7: Williams makes both free throws. RSK 76, IU 69
:00: The game is over.

Final:
RSK 76, IU 69
Rutgers advances to play Purdue. Indiana hopes for a NCAA MBK Tournament bid is dashed. 

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Sanders (RSK) 26 points
Rebounding: Morgan (IU) 9 rebounds
Assists: Morgan (IU) 4 assists

Final Thoughts:
Well after trailing 24-8 in the 1st Half, Rutgers defense clamped down and with the leadership of Corey Sanders, and Rutgers advance to the Big Ten Quarterfinals. As for the Hoosiers, they are going to have to focus on next season. 

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