Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight it is 2019 NCAA MBK East Regional Semifinals between LSU Tigers and Michigan State Spartans.

The Tigers are having a great year, however they are without their head coach, Will Wade due to his indefinite suspension. But they have managed to get a couple of wins in this tournament.

For the Spartans, they had an easy stretch in the first weekend of the tournament. As they defeated Bradley and Minnesota handlely.

Tigers is led by Tremont Waters in scoring and assists. And Naz Reid leads the Bayou Bengals in rebounding. For their team stats, they average 80.9 PPG, while allowing 70.5 PPG. They rebound the ball at 38.9 RPG. And they distribute the ball at 13.1 APG.

As for Sparty, they are led by Cassius Winston in scoring and assists. And Michigan State is led by Kenny Goins in rebounding. Their team stats include, a scoring average of 78.9 PPG, while allowing 57.5 PPG. They rebound the ball at 41 RPG. And they distribute the ball at 18.7 APG.

It is LSU Tigers taking on Michigan State Spartans, coming up shortly.

Possible Starting Lineups:
#3: LSU Tigers:
G: T. Waters
G: M. Taylor
G: S. Mays
F: K. Big by-Williams
F: N. Reid

#2: Michigan State Spartans:
G: C. Winston
​G: M. McQuaid
​F: X. Tillman
F: A. Henry
F: K. Goins
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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight it is an ACC/SEC battle between Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Arkansas Razorbacks. Yellow Jackets comes in with a record of 5-4, while the Razorbacks come in 7-2.

​Statistically the Yellow Jackets are led by Jose Alvarado in scoring and assists. While James Banks III leads the team in rebounding. As a team they average 70.3 PPG, while allowing 61 PPG. They rebound 35 RPG. Finally they distribute the ball at 13.2 APG.

For the Razorbacks, they are led by Daniel Gafford in scoring and rebounding. While Jalen Harris leads Arkansas in assists. As far as their team is concerned, they average 85.3 PPG, while allowing 71 PPG. They rebound at 39.8 RPG. Finally they distribute the ball at 18.7 APG.

It is Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Arkansas Razorbacks, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, AR

Possible Starting Lineups:
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-4):
G: B.Alston
G: J. Alvarado
G: C. Haywood II
F: M. Wright
​F: J. Banks III
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Arkansas Razorbacks (7-2):
​G: I. Joe
G: M. Jones
G: J. Harris
F: D. Gafford
​F: A. Bailey

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball'. This Afternoon it is the 2018 Maui Invitational: Auburn Tigers taking on Xavier Musketeers. The Tigers are coming in with a record of 3-0, while the Musketeers come in with a record of 2-1. 

The Tigers are hoping that they can prove that they are for real and try and knock off Kentucky for SEC Supremacy. While the Musketeers hoping to show that they can be a legitimate contender in the NCAA Tournament. 

The Tigers average 97.3 PPG, while allowing 58.7 PPG. They rebound 49.7 RPG, and distribute the ball at 18 APG. Meanwhile the Musketeers average 80.3 PPG, while allowing 77.0 PPG. They rebound at 42 RPG, and distribute the ball at 15.3 APG. 

The Tigers are led by Samir Doughty in scoring, Horace Spencer in rebounding, and Jared Harper in assists. While the Musketeers are led by Naji Marshall in scoring and assists and  Tyrique Jones in rebounding. 

It is Auburn Tigers and Xavier Musketeers in the 2018 Maui Invitational, coming up shortly.
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Game Location: Lahiana Civic Center, Maui, HI

Possible Starting Lineups:
Auburn Tigers (3-0):
​G: Harper 
G: Doughty
G: Brown
F: McLemore
C: Okeke

Xavier Musketeers (2-1):
G: Castlin
G: Goodin
G: Scruggs
F: Marshall
F: Jones

Auburn is in navy blue jerseys, while Xavier is in white jerseys.

1st Half:
20:00: Auburn wins the tipoff. Xavier will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
19:42: Brown opens up the game, with a 3-point FG. AUB 3, XAV 0
19:02: Scruggs with a dunk. AUB 3, XAV 2
18:11: Jones with a layup. AUB 3, XAV 4
17:11: Harper with a 3-point FG. AUB 6, XAV 4
15:30: T.V. Timeout #1: AUB 6, XAV 4

​​15:10: Harper with a dunk. AUB 8, XAV 4
14:02: Welage with a 3-point FG. AUB 8, XAV 7
13:01: Wiley makes 1 of 2 free throws. AUB 9, XAV 7
12:33: Marshall makes a 3-point FG. AUB 9, XAV 10
12:00: T.V. Timeout #2: AUB 9, XAV 10
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11:40: McLemore with a layup and a foul. McLemore makes a free throw. AUB 12, XAV 10
10:34: Jones with a jam. AUB 12, XAV 12
9:21: Harper with a layup. AUB 14, XAV 12
8:40: Scruggs with a jam. AUB 14, XAV 14
8:12: Marshall with a 3-point FG. AUB 14, XAV 17
7:55: T.V. Timeout #3: AUB 14, XAV 17

7:13: Wiley with a jam. AUB 16, XAV 17
6:27: Okeke with a 3-point FG. AUB 19, XAV 17
5:01: Xavier is in the Bonus. 
5:01: Hawkins makes 1 of 2 free throws. AUB 19, XAV 18
4:41: Brown with a jam. AUB 21, XAV 18
4:10: Hawkins with a layup. AUB 21, XAV 20
3:58: Brown with a layup. AUB 24 XAV 20
3:33: T.V. Timeout #4: AUB 24, XAV 20

3:29: Brown with a 3-point FG. AUB 27,  XAV 20
2:50: Dunbar with a 3-point FG. AUB 30, XAV 20
​2:46: MUSKETEERS TIMEOUT #1: AUB 30, XAV 20
2:18: Brown makes both free throws. AUB 32, XAV 20
1:50: Welage with a jam. AUB 32, XAV 22
1:36: Harper makes 1 of 2 free throws. AUB 33, XAV 22
1:16; Jones makes 1 of 2 free throws. AUB 33, XAV 23
1:10: Welage with a FG. AUB 33, XAV 25
:38: Both teams are in the Bonus. 
:15: Welage with a 3-point FG. AUB 33, XAV 28
:00: The End of 1st Half.  Xavier will inbound to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
AUB 33, XAV 28

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Brown (AUB) 13 points 
Rebounding: Okeke (AUB) 7 rebounds
Assists: Goodin/Harper

Halftime Thoughts:
Auburn playing a little better than Xavier, when it comes to turnovers and 3-point shooting. As for Xavier, got to be happy that they finished the Half with a 8-1 run and will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. 

2nd Half:
20:00: Xavier will inbound to start the 2nd Half. Auburn will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
​19:42: Goodin makes a layup and foul. Goodin makes a free throw. AUB 33, XAV 31
19:29: Okeke with a layup. AUB 35, XAV 31
18:51: Doughty with a layup. AUB 37, XAV 31
17:44: Brown nails a 3-point FG. AUB 40, XAV 31
17:00: Okeke with a jam. AUB 42, XAV 31
17:00: MUSKETEERS TIMEOUT #2: AUB 42, XAV 31

16:42: Goodin with a layup and foul. Goodin makes a free throw. AUB 42, XAV 34
16:31: McLemore with a 3-point FG. AUB 45, XAV 34
16:05: Welage with a 3-point FG. AUB 45, XAV 37
15:37: T.V. Timeout #1: AUB 45, XAV 37

​15:37: Castlin makes both free throws. AUB 45, XAV 39
15:28: Harper makes a 3-point FG. AUB 48, XAV 39
15:05: Marshall with a FG. AUB 48, XAV 41
14:14: Okeke with a layup. AUB 50, XAV 41
13:25: Hankins makes both free throws. AUB 50, XAV 43
12:49: Kennedy makes a 3-point FG. AUB 50, XAV 46
12:25: Wiley makes a layup. AUB 52, XAV 46
11:57: T.V. Timeout #2: AUB 52, XAV 46
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11:46: Hankins with a jam. AUB 52, XAV 48
11:26: Harper makes both free throws. AUB 54, XAV 48
11:08: Marshall makes both free throws. AUB 54, XAV 50
10:24: Harper makes a FG. AUB 56, XAV 50
10:07: Goodin makes both free throws. AUB 56, XAV 52
10:00: Xavier is in the Bonus.
9:24: Brown with a layup. AUB 58, XAV 52
9:11: Goodin makes both free throws. AUB 58, XAV 54
8:55: Welage makes 1 of 2 free throws. AUB 58, XAV 55
8:40: Spencer makes both free throws. AUB 60, XAV 55
7:52: T.V. Timeout #3: AUB 60, XAV 55
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7:37: Wiley with a FG. AUB 62, XAV 55
7:15: Hankins with a jumper. AUB 62, XAV 57
6:48: Goodin makes a 3-point FG. AUB 62, XAV 60
6:39: TIGERS TIMEOUT #2: AUB 62, XAV 60
6:39: Xavier is in the Double Bonus.
6:34: Wiley makes both free throws. AUB 64, XAV 60
6:17: Welage with a 3-point FG. AUB 64, XAV 63
5:19: Harper with a layup. AUB 66, XAV 63
5:07: Scruggs makes both free throws. AUB 66, XAV 65
5:07: Auburn is in the Bonus.
4:55: Wiley with a jam. AUB 68, XAV 65
4:27: Hankins with a layup. AUB 68, XAV 67
4:04: Okeke makes a layup and foul. Okeke makes a free throw. Both teams exchanging blows, in this game. AUB 71, XAV 67
3:50: Scruggs with a 3-point FG. AUB 71, XAV 70
3:36: Harper counters with a 3-point FG. AUB 74, XAV 70
3:17: T.V. Timeout #4: AUB 74, XAV 70

​2:44: Anfernee McLemore fouls out of the game, with 6 points. 
2:44: Scruggs makes both free throws. AUB 74, XAV 72
2:22: Brown with a clutch 3-point FG. AUB 77, XAV 72
1:33: Xavier has the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
1:33: Wiley misses both free throws. 
1:28: Auburn is in the Double Bonus. 
:56: Scruggs makes a 3-point FG. AUB 77, XAV 75
:56.1: MUSKETEERS TIMEOUT #3: AUB 77, XAV 75
:41: Scruggs steals a Harper pass. 
:26.1: Wiley fouls out of the game.
:26.1: Jones makes a free throw. AUB 77, XAV 76
:26.1: TIGERS TIMEOUT #3: AUB 77, XAV 76
:26.1: Jones ties the game, with a free throw. AUB 77, XAV 77
:03.0: Brown misses a jump shot. 
:00: The Game is headed to Overtime.

End of Regulation:
AUB 77, XAV 77

Overtime:
​5:00: Xavier wins the tipoff. Auburn will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. Both Teams are in the Bonus.
3:14: Brown makes 1 of 2 free throws. AUB 78, XAV 77
2:42: Xavier commits shot clock violation.
2:18: Harper with a jam. AUB 80, XAV 77
2:06: Scruggs with a layup. AUB 80, XAV 79
1:56: Okeke makes 1 of 2 free throws. AUB 81, XAV 79
1:02: Harper makes a jumper. AUB 83, XAV 79
:54: MUSKETEERS TIMEOUT #1: AUB 83, XAV 79
:45.7: Harper makes 1 of 2 free throws. AUB 84, XAV 79
:34.3: Brown makes both free throws. AUB 86, XAV 79
:18: Brown with a jam. AUB 88, XAV 79
:00: The End of Game.

Final/OT: 
AUB 88, XAV 79
AUB: (4-0)
XAV: (2-2)
Auburn will play winner of Duke/San Diego St. Game.

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Brown (AUB) 26 points
Rebounding: Jones (XAV) 9 rebounds
Assists: Harper (AUB) 8 assists

Final Thoughts: 
Auburn got tested, but Brown and Harper carried the Tigers to the Semifinals of the 2018 Maui Invitational Tournament. As for the Musketeers, their free throws kept them in the game. But it wasn't enough against Auburn. 

Auburn will play the winner of Duke/San Diego State. While Xavier will play the loser of Duke/San Diego State. 

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 Texas A&M Aggies taking on the Michigan Wolverines. The Aggies come in with wins over Providence and North Carolina. While Michigan comes in with wins over Montana and Houston.

The Aggies are hoping to continue their momentum from their lopsided victory over the Tar Heels. Statistically the Aggies are led by Tyler Davis in scoring. Robert Williams leads Texas A&M in rebounding. And Duane Wilson leads the College Station school in assists.

Meanwhile the Wolverines are hoping their momentum continues, after beating the Houston Cougars on a buzzer-beater by Jordan Poole. Statistically the Wolverines are led by Mo Wagner in scoring and rebounding.

It is the Texas A&M Aggies and Michigan Wolverines. The winner will play the winner of Florida St. and Gonzaga. The game will be on shortly.

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Game Location: STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA

Possible Starting Lineups:
#7 Texas A&M Aggies:
G: A. Gilder
G: T.J. Starks
C: T. Davis
F: R. Williams
F: D.J. Hogg

#3 Michigan Wolverines:
​G: C. Robinson
G: M. Abdur-Rahkman
​G: Z. Simpson
F: I. Livers
F: M. Wagner

Texas A&M is in Maroon. While Michigan is in Maize.
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1st Half:
20:00: Texas A&M wins the tipoff. Michigan will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
19:03: Wagner with a layup. TA&M 0, MICH 2
18:00: Poole with a 3-point FG. TA&M 0, MICH 5
17:45: Davis with a dunk. TA&M 2, MICH 5
17:19: Wagner with a fade-away jump shot. TA&M 2, MICH 7
16:43: Wagner with a hook shot. TA&M 2, MICH 9
16:23: Davis with a layup. TA&M 4, MICH 9
15:51: T.V. Timeout #1: TA&M 4, MICH 9
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15:26: Abdur-Rahkman makes a 3-point FG. TA&M 4, MICH 12
15:02: Williams with a dunk. TA&M 6, MICH 12
14:26: Wagner makes both free throws. TA&M 6, MICH 14
13:34: Abdur-Rahkman makes a layup. TA&M 6, MICH 16
12:11: Watson nails a 3-point FG. TA&M 6, MICH 19
12:07: Aggies Timeout #1: TA&M 6, MICH 19
​11:52: Gilder makes a tipin. TA&M 8, MICH 19
10:50: Watson with a 3-point FG. TA&M 8, MICH 22
10:37: T.V. Timeout #2: TA&M 8, MICH 22

​10:37: Chandler makes both free throws. TA&M 10, MICH 22
10:17: Simpson makes a 3-point FG. TA&M 10, MICH 25
9:59: Simpson makes a layup. TA&M 10, MICH 27
9;12: Torcho-Moroles with a layup. TA&M 12, MICH 27
9:11: Wagner with a 3-point FG. TA&M 12, MICH 30
8:30: Matthews nails a 3-point FG. TA&M 12, MICH 33
8:26: Aggies T.V. Timeout #2: TA&M 12, MICH 33

​7:49: Davis with a layup. TA&M 14, MICH 33
7:33: Robinson with a FG. TA&M 14, MICH 35
7:17: Robinson with a jam. TA&M 14, MICH 37
7:04: Hogg with a layup. TA&M 16, MICH 37
6:49: Robinson with a jump shot. TA&M 16, MICH 39
6:01: Davis with a hook shot. TA&M 18, MICH 39
5:37: Wagner with a 3-point FG. TA&M 18, MICH 42
5:26: Jump Ball! Michigan Ball! Texas A&M will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
5:09; Simpson with a layup. TA&M 18, MICH 44
4:24: Starks with a jump shot. TA&M 20, MICH 44
4:02: Hogg with a 3-point FG. TA&M 23, MICH 44
3:32: Simpson with a layup. TA&M 23, MICH 46
3:08: Abdur-Rahkman with a 3-point FG. TA&M 23, MICH 49
2:17; T.V. Timeout #3: TA&M 23, MICH 49
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2:16: Robinson makes a 3-point FG. TA&M 23, MICH 52
:55: Flagg with a dunk. TA&M 25, MICH 52
:03: Starks with a 3-point FG. TA&M 28, MICH 52
;00: The end of the 1st Half. Texas A&M will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime:
TA&M 28, MICH 52

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Wagner (MICH) 14 points
Rebounding: Davis (TA&M) 5 rebounds
Assists: Abdur-Rahkman (TA&M) 5 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
Michigan's shooting was outstanding. They are shooting at 57.1% from the field, while holding the Aggies at 37.5%.

2nd Half:
20:00: Texas A&M will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. Michigan will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
​19:47: Williams with a dunk. TA&M 30, MICH 52
19:30: Wagner with a layup. TA&M 30, MICH 54
19:16: Willaims with a dunk. TA&M 32, MICH 54
18:53: Wagner with a 3-point FG. TA&M 32, MICH 57
18:27: Abdur-Rahkman with a 3-point FG. TA&M 32, MICH 60
18:09: Davis with a dunk and a foul. Davis makes a free throw.TA&M 35, MICH 60
18:01; Gilder with a layup. TA&M 37, MICH 60
17:28: Davis makes a layup. TA&M 39, MICH 60
16:57: Abdur-Rahkman with a jump shot. TA&M 39, MICH 62
16:35: Simpson makes a layup. TA&M 39, MICH 64
15:30: Williams with a jump shot. TA&M 41, MICH 64
15:00: Matthews makes a layup. TA&M 41, MICH 66
14:42: T.V. Timeout #1: TA&M 41, MICH 

14:35; Torcha-Moroles with a 3-point FG. TA&M 44, MICH 66
14:01; Matthews makes a layup. TA&M 44, MICH 68
13:51; Hogg with a tipin. TA&M 46, MICH 68
13:22: Matthews makes a FG and a foul. Matthews makes a free throw. TA&M 46, MICH 71
13:10: Gilder makes a layup. TA&M 48, MICH 71
12:11: Matthews makes a layup. TA&M 48, MICH 73
11:15: Gilder makes a layup. TA&M 50, MICH 73
11:02: T.V. Timeout #2: TA&M 50, MICH 73
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10:11: Abdur-Rahkman makes a layup. TA&M 50, MICH 75
9:53: Davis makes a layup. TA&M 52, MICH 75
8:48: Abdur-Rahkman makes a layup. TA&M 52, MICH 77
8:34: Chandler makes 1 of 2 free throws. TA&M 53, MICH 77
8:19: Abdur-Rahkman makes a jump shot. TA&M 53, MICH 79
8:02: Gilder with a jump shot. TA&M 55, MICH 79
7:11: Chandler makes a FG and a foul. TA&M 57, MICH 79
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7:11: Chandler misses a free throw. 
6:38: Davis with a layup. TA&M 59, MICH 79
6:00: Chandler makes a layup. TA&M 61, MICH 79
5:32: Abdur-Rahkman makes a 3-point FG. TA&M 61, MICH 82
4:52: Matthews makes a jump shot. TA&M 61, MICH 84
4:28: Davis with a dunk. TA&M 63, MICH 84
3:58: Matthews with a jump shot. TA&M 63, MICH 86
3:34: Wagner with a jam. TA&M 63, MICH 88
3:27: Williams with a alley-opp shot. TA&M 65, MICH 88
3:27: Aggies Timeout #3: TA&M 65, MICH 88
​3:24: Williams with a layup. TA&M 67, MICH 88
3:01: T.V. Timeout #4: TA&M 67, MICH 88
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3:01: Texas A&M is in the Double Bonus. Michigan is in the Bonus.
3:01; Abdur-Rahkman makes both free throws. TA&M 67, MICH 90
2:43: Davis makes 1 of 2 free throws. TA&M 68, MICH 90
​2:22: Livers with a layup. TA&M 68, MICH 92
2:07: Davis makes a layup. TA&M 70, MICH 92
1:40: Davis with a jam. TA&M 72, MICH 92
1:25: Poole makes both free throws. TA&M 72, MICH 94
1:06: Davis with an alley-oop shot. TA&M 72, MICH 96
:30; Baird with a 3-point FG. TA&M 72, MICH 99
:00: The end of the game. 

Final: 
TA&M 72, MICH 99
Michigan advances to Regional Final.  They will play the winner of Florida St. and Gonzaga. 

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Abdur-Rahkman/Davis 24 points
Rebounding: Davis (TA&M) 8 rebounds
Assists: Abdur-Rahkman (MICH) 7 assists

Final Thoughts:
The Wolverines dominated on both sides of the court. They shot 61.9% (58.3% from 3-point line.) while holding the Aggies to 20.3% from behind the 3-point arc. 

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'.  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 the Florida Gators and South Carolina Gamecocks.  Both teams are ranked in both AP and Coaches' Poll.  This is looking like a battle of defense in this matchup. South Carolina is one of the best, with opponents shooting under 60 percent on the court.  While Florida allows 67.1 PPG. 

It is Florida and South Carolina coming up shortly. 

The game is played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC.

Starting Lineup:
Florida Gators:
G. Allen 
G. Hill 
C. Egbunu
F. Leon 
F. Robinson 

South Carolina Gamecocks:
G. Thronwell
G. Notice
G. Dozier
F. Kostar
F. Silva

1st Half:
20:00: Florida wins the opening tip.  South Carolina will get the possession arrow, in their favor.
16:24: Jump ball, South Carolina get possession.  Florida will have the possession arrow in their favor.
15:48: T.V. Timeout #1: FLA 0 SC 0
​15:20: Both teams are undefeated in SEC play. 
14:47: Game stopped for video review on shot clock. 
15:01: Both teams combined are 0-12 from the field. 
14:00: K.C. Hill starts the scoring for Florida.  FLA 2 SC 0 
12:15: Felder opens the scoring for South Carolina.  FLA 4 SC 3
11:50: T.V. Timeout #2: FLA 4 SC 3
​10:37: Both teams have committed 5 fouls. 
8:37: Florida commits his 7th foul.  South Carolina has entered the Bonus.  The Gamecocks will shoot 1-and-1 on the free throws. 
7:21: Both teams are in the Bonus.  Both teams will shoot 1-and-1 on the free throws.
7:21: T.V. Timeout #3: FLA 13 SC 13
3:44: T.V. Timeout #4: FLA 23 SC 16 
2:09: South Carolina is now on the Bonus Plus.  South Carolina will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul. 
:23.8: Florida Timeout #1: FLA 27 SC 21 
:05.6: Both teams are in Bonus Plus.  Both will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul. 

Halftime: 
FLA 28 SC 21
Leading Scorers: 
FLA: K.C. Hill 11 Points
SC: Rakym Felder 7 Points 

2nd Half: 
20:00: Florida inbounds the ball.  South Carolina will have the possession arrow in their favor. 
15:47: T.V. Timeout #1: FLA 30 SC 30 
12:55: Both teams already with 6 fouls each. 
12:36: South Carolina is now in the Bonus.  Will shoot 1-and-1 free throws, after every foul. 
11:58: T.V. Timeout #2: FLA 30 SC 35 
​9:47: South Carolina is now in the Bonus Plus.  South Carolina will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  
9:47: Florida is now in the Bonus.  They will shoot a 1-and-1 free throws, after every foul. 
9:20: Florida is now in the Bonus Plus. They will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul. 
8:49: Florida has four players in foul trouble, while South Carolina has 5 players in foul trouble. 
7:59: T.V. Timeout #3; FLA 38 SC 40 
5:43: Florida Timeout #1: FLA 40 SC 45
4;59: Keita fouls out of the game for South Carolina.
2:59: T.V. Timeout #4: FLA 46 SC 48
​​1:57: K.C. Hill fouls out of the game for Florida. 
1:04: Both teams have 30 turnovers combined. 
:40.3: Florida Timeout #2: FLA 53 SC 54 
:22.6: South Carolina Timeout #1: FLA 53 SC 56 
​:09.2: South Carolina Timeout #2: FLA 53 SC 57 
:02.0: Jump ball.  South Caroling gets possession.  Possession Arrow now in favor of Florida. 

Final: 
FLA 53 SC 57 
Leading Scorers: 
FLA: Canyon Berry 13 Points 
SC: Sindarius Thornwell 20 Points 

Final Thoughts: Hard fought game.  Both teams with foul and turnover trouble, but it was South Carolina who were more disciplined than Florida. 

This has been another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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