​Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a Big Ten Men’s Basketball game, between Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Purdue Boilermakers.

Rutgers’ goal in the Big Ten portion of their season is to get quality wins, to build on their NCAA Tournament Resume. A win against Purdue in Western Indiana will help them out.

For the Boilermakers, they are playing like a #1 team in the country should. It will help their case for a #1 seed, if they win either the Big Ten Regular Season and/or Conference Tournament.

Rutgers is led by Clifford Omoruyi in scoring and rebounding. While Cam Spencer leads the Scarlet Knights in assists.

As for the Boilermakers, they are led by Zach Edey in scoring and rebounding. While Braden Smith leads Purdue in assists.

It is Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Purdue Boilermakers, coming up shortly.

Previous Starting Lineups:
Rutgers Scarlet Knights:
G: C. McConnell
G: P. Mulcahy
G: C. Spencer
F: M. Mag
C: C. Omoruyi

Purdue Boilermakers:
G: E. Morton
G: F Loyer
G: B. Smith
F: C. Furst
C: Z. Edey

Rutgers is in their scarlet uniforms. While Purdue is in their gold uniforms. 

1st Half:
20:00: Scarlet Knights win tipoff. Rutgers to attack the left basket. While Purdue to defend the right basket and have the possession arrow in their favor.
18:48: McConnell with a jump shot. RUT 2, PUR 0
17:55: Edey with the rebound and layup. RUT 2, PUR 2
16::28: Hurst with a hook shot. RUT 2, PUR 4
16:10: McConnell drills a jump shot. RUT 4, PUR 4
15:49: T.V. Timeout #1: RUT 4, PUR 4

15:19; Newman buries a 3-point FG. RUT 4, PUR 7
14:50: Hyatt with a rebound and a tipin. RUT 6, PUR 7
14:15: Jump Ball! Purdue Ball! Rutgers will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
13:15: Double Technical Foul on both teams.
13:15: B. Smith makes both free throws. RUT 6, PUR 9
12:58: Woolfolk makes both free throws. RUT 8, PUR 9
11:54: T.V. Timeout #2: RUT 8, PUR 9

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11:54: Edey makes both free throws. RUT 8, PUR 11
11:54: Boilermakers are in the Bonus.
11:29: Omoruyi with a FG. RUT 10, PUR 11
10:51: Omoruyi nails a 3-point FG. RUT 13, PUR 11
10:24: Gillis with a jump shot. RUT 13, PUR 13
9:50: B. Smith makes both free throws. RUT 13, PUR 15
9:37: Omoruyi makes both free throws. RUT 15, PUR 15
9:08: B. Smith drills a 3-point FG. RUT 15, PUR 18
8:50: Mulcahy gets a FG. RUT 17, PUR 18
7:56: Omoruyi with a jam. RUT 19, PUR 18
7:12: T.V. Timeout #3: RUT 19, PUR 18

NCAA MBK Scores:

6:26: Spencer makes a FG. RUT 21, PUR 18
5:48: Spencer hits a jump shot. RUT 23, PUR 18
5:07: Mulcahy with a teardrop jump shot. RUT 25, PUR 18
5;07: BOILERMAKERS TIMEOUT #1: RUT 25, PUR 18
4:43: Gillis with a layup. RUT 25, PUR 20
4:15: Boilermakers are in the Double Bonus.
3:48: Omoruyi with a jam. RUT 27, PUR 20
3:35: T.V. Timeout #4: RUT 27, PUR 20

​​3:35: Gillis makes both free throws. RUT 27, PUR 22
3:21: Jump Ball! Scarlet Knights Ball! Purdue will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
3:12: Hyde makes a FG. RUT 29, PUR 22
2:46: Gillis makes 1 of 2 free throws. RUT 29, PUR 23
2:46: SCARLET KNIGHTS TIMEOUT #1: RUT 29, PUR 23
1:58: Simpson nails a 3-point FG. RUT 32, PUR 23
1:41: Kaufman-Renn makes 1 of 2 free throws. RUT 32, PUR 24
1:05: Furst missed both free throws.
:27: Spencer with a jump shot. RUT 34, PUR 24
:00: The End of 1st Half. Purdue to inbound to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
RUT 34, PUR 24

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Omoruyi (RUT) 11 points
Rebounding: Edey/Hyatt 6 rebounds
Assists: Spencer (RUT) 3 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
Scarlet Knights taking advantage of Zach Edey being in foul trouble. As the Knights close out the half with a 19-6 run. 

2nd Half:
20:00: Boilermakers to inbound the start the 2nd Half. Rutgers will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
19:37: Mulcahy buries a 3-point FG. RUT 37, PUR 26
19:14: Edey with a jam. RUT 37, PUR 26
17:49: Spencer with a jump shot. RUT 39, PUR 26
17:06: Loyer drains a 3-point FG. RUT 39, PUR 29
16:34: Spencer makes both free throws. RUT 39, PUR 31
16:18: Zach Edey commits his 3rd personal foul. 
16:18: Omoruyi makes 1 of 2 free throws. RUT 40, PUR 31
15:48: Furst drills a 3-point FG. RUT 40, PUR 34
15:02: T.V. Timeout #5: RUT 40, PUR 34

​14:36: Edey with a hook shot. RUT 40, PUR 36
13:20: Spencer nails a 3-point FG. RUT 43, PUR 36
13:01: Edey makes both free throws. RUT 43, PUR 38
12:28: McConnell makes a FG. RUT 45, PUR 38
12:05: Edey makes a layup. RUT 45, PUR 40
11:52: SCARLET KNIGHTS TIMEOUT #2: RUT 45, PUR 40
11:11: T.V. Timeout #6: RUT 45, PUR 40

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11:11: Edey makes 1 of 2 free throws. RUT 45, PUR 41
11:11: Boilermakers are in the Bonus.
10:58: Simpson makes both free throws. RUT 47, PUR 41
10:31: Newman hits a 3-point FG. RUT 47, PUR 44
10:01: Knights with an airball.
8:26: Cam Spencer commits his 4th personal foul.
8:26: Edey makes 1 of 2 free throws. RUT 47, PUR 45
7:47: T.V. Timeout #7: RUT 47, PUR 45

​7;29: Mag with a layup. RUT 49, PUR 45
7:16: Edey with a jam and foul. Edey makes a free throw. RUT 49, PUR 48
6;26: Hyatt drains a 3-point FG. RUT 52, PUR 48
6:07: Furst with a layup and foul. Furst missed a free throw. RUT 52, PUR 50
5:46: Morton gets a steal and layup. RUT 52, PUR 52
5:37: SCARLER KNIGHTS TIMEOUT #3; RUT 52, PUR 52
​5:26: Mulcahy with a jump shot. RUT 54, PUR 52
4:44: Newman drills a 3-point FG. RUT 54, PUR 55
4:20: Hyatt makes 1 of 2 free throws. RUT 55, PUR 55
3:41: Mulcahy gets a layup and foul. RUT 57, PUR 55
3:41: T.V. Timeout #8: RUT 57, PUR 55

3:41: Mulcahy hits a free throw. RUT 58, PUR 55
3:41: Rutgers are in the Bonus. While Purdue is in the Double Bonus.
3:30: Loyer missed both free throws.
3:04: Mulcahy gets a FG. RUT 60, PUR 55
2:37: Newman delivers a jump shot. RUT 60, PUR 57
2:22: Mulcahy gets a rebound and layup. RUT 62, PUR 57
2:07: Edey with a FG. RUT 62, PUR 59
1:42: Edey blocks Mulcahy.
1:36: Scarlet Knights commit a shot clock violation.
1:17: Loyer makes both free throws. RUT 62, PUR 61
1:17: SCARLET KNIGHTS FINAL TIMEOUT: RUT 62, PUR 61
​:42.8: BOILERMAKERS TIMEOUT #2: RUT 62, PUR 61
:29.3: Loyer buries a 3-point FG. RUT 62, PUR 64
:29.8: BOILERMAKERS TIMEOUT #3: RUT 62, PUR 64
:13.3: Spencer hits a 3-point FG. RUT 65, PUR 64
:10.0: BOILERMAKERS FINAL TIMEOUT: RUT 65, PUR 64
:02: Boilermakers missed some shot. 
:00.4: Rutgers had the ball. McConnell failed to inbound the ball.
:00: The End of Game.

Final:
RUT 65, PUR 64
RUT: (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten)
PUR: (13-1, 2-1 Big Ten)

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Edey (PUR) 19 poiints
Rebounding: Edey (PUR) 11 rebounds
Assists: Mulcahy (RUT) 6 assists

Final Thoughts:
Last year, Rutgers knocked off Purdue from being #1 in Piscataway. This year, Rutgers went into Mackey Arena, to pull an upset. 2 years in a row. 

Scarlet Knights got some clutch shots from Paul Mulcahy and Cam Spencer. Spencer had the game-winning 3-point FG. 

For the Boilermakers, while Rutgers was in foul trouble. However, Zach Edey was in foul trouble for the Boilermakers. 

Rutgers will head back to New Jersey, to face the Maryland Terrapins. While Purdue will head to Columbus, to face Ohio State. Both games will be played on Thursday.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball'. Thanks for visiting this post.

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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