Live-Blogging: 2021 Big East MBK Semifinal: U Conn Huskies vs. Creighton Bluejays

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Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a 2021 Big East MBK Semifinal game, between U Conn Huskies and Creighton Bluejays.

Both Huskies and Bluejays played dominate in their wins last night. But the Huskies are concerned about the health of their star player James Bouknight. Bouknight suffered some cramps in last night’s game. But the Huskies did play without him a few games this season and was able to stay afloat for an at large bid.

For the Bluejays, they are hoping to win their first Big East Tournament since becoming a member of the Big East Conference.

Huskies statistically are led by EJ Cole in scoring and assists. While Tyrese Martin leads the University of Connecticut in rebounding.

As for the Bluejays, they are led by Marcus Zegarowski in scoring and assists. While Christian Bishop leads Creighton in rebounding.

It is U Conn Huskies and Creighton Bluejays, winner advances to Big East Championship
Game. The Semifinal Game will tip-off shortly.

Possible Starting Lineups:
U Conn Huskies:
G: J. Bouknight
G: EJ Cole
G: T. Martin
F: I. Whaley
C: A. Sanogo

Creighton Bluejays:
G: M. Zegarowski
G: M. Ballock
G: D. Mahoney
F: D. Jefferson
F: C. Bishop

Huskies are in their navy uniforms. While Bluejays are in their gray uniforms. 

1st Half:
20:00: Huskies win tipoff, attacking right basket. Bluejays attack left basket.
19:38: Sanogo with a jump shot. UCONN 2, CREI 0
19:00: Whaley with a rebound and layup. UCONN 4, CREI 0
18:12: Sanogo with a layup. UCONN 6, CREI 0
17:58: Zegarowski makes a jump shot. UCONN 6, CREI 2
17:37: Bouknight with a layup and foul. Bouknight makes a free throw. UCONN 9, CREI 2
17:08: Bluejays commit a shot clock violation. 
15:47: Sanogo makes a layup. UCONN 11, CREI 2
15:36: T.V. Timeout #1: UCONN 11, CREI 2

​15:36: Bishop missed both free throws. 
14:30: Sanogo with a hook shot. UCONN 13, CREI 2
14:16: Jefferson makes both free throws. UCONN 13, CREI 4
13:44: O'Connell with a base line jump shot. UCONN 13, CREI 6
12:53: Mitchell makes a 3-point FG. UCONN 13, CREI 9
11:37: Carlton with a jam. UCONN 15, CREI 9
11:26: Jefferson makes a jump shot. UCONN 15, CREI 11
10:44: T.V. Timeout #2: UCONN 15, CREI 11

NCAA MBK Scores:

10:13: INJURY TIMEOUT: James Bouknight had a chop to the throat by Jefferson.
9:55: Gaffney makes both free throws. UCONN 17, CREI 11
9:14: Jefferson makes a layup. UCONN 17, CREI 13
​8:24: Bouknight with a jump shot. UCONN 19, CREI 13
7:38: Bishop with a layup. UCONN 19, CREI 15
6:58: Bishop makes another layup. UCONN 19, CREI 17
6:36: T.V. Timeout #3: UCONN 19, CREI 17

​6:05: Ballock with a layup. UCONN 19, CREI 19
5:42: Whaley with a layup. UCONN 21, CREI 19
5:10: Bluejays commit a shot clock violation. 
4:09: Jefferson makes 1 of 2 free throws. UCONN 21, CREI 20
3:48: T.V. Timeout #4: UCONN 21, CREI 20

3:48: Whaley makes both free throws. UCONN 22, CREI 20
3:21: Bishop with a rebound and layup. UCONN 22, CREI 22
3:00: Whaley makes a jump shot. UCONN 24, CREI 22
2:47: Bluejays are in the Bonus.
2:11: Zegarowski with a 3-point FG. UCONN 24, CREI 25
1:32: Bishop makes a jump shot. UCONN 24, CREI 27
1:32: HUSKIES TIMEOUT #1: UCONN 24, CREI 27
​​1:01: Ballock makes a 3-point FG. UCONN 24, CREI 30
:37: Cole with a jump shot. UCONN 26, CREI 30
:18.1: BLUEJAYS TIMEOUT #1: UCONN 26, CREI 30
:00: The End of 1st Half. Bluejays will inbound to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
UCONN 26, CREI 30

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Bishop/Sanogo 8 points
Rebounding: Bouknight (UCONN) 7 rebounds
Assists: Zegarowski (CREI) 3 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
Huskies started off the game with a 13-2 lead. But Creighton tighten up on defense. And Bluejays have the lead and will inbound to start the 2nd Half. 

NCAA MBK Scores:

2nd Half:
20:00: Bluejays will inbound to start the 2nd Half, attacking right basket. While Huskies will attack left basket and have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
19:32: Cole nails a 3-point FG. UCONN 29, CREI 30
18:59: Ballock with a layup. UCONN 29, CREI 32
18:33: Sanogo makes 1 of 2 free throws. UCONN 30, CREI 32
17:38: Sanogo with a hook shot. UCONN 32, CREI 32
16:50: Mahoney drains a 3-point FG. UCONN 32, CREI 35
16:09: JUMP BALL! UCONN BALL! Creighton will have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
15:51: Whaley drills a 3-point FG. UCONN 35, CREI 35
15:40: T.V. Timeout #5: UCONN 35, CREI 35

​​15:19: Whaley makes both free throws. UCONN 37, CREI 35
14:53: Kalkbrenner with a bank shot. UCONN 37, CREI 37
14:25: Bouknight with a layup. UCONN 39, CREI 37
13:43: Jefferson makes a FG. UCONN 39, CREI 39
13:29: Sanogo makes a layup. UCONN 41, CREI 39
13:09: Kalkbrenner with a tipin. UCONN 41, CREI 41
12:41: Martin with a layup. UCONN 43, CREI 41
12:16: Zegarowski makes a layup. UCONN 43, CREI 43
11:53: T.V. Timeout #6: UCONN 43, CREI 43

​NCAA MBK Scores:

9:59: Polley with a 3-point FG. UCONN 46, CREI 43
9:32: Polley makes both free throws. UCONN 48, CREI 43
9:20: Huskies are in the Bonus.
9:20: Bishop makes 1 of 2 free throws. UCONN 48, CREI 44
7:49: Zegarowski makes a layup. UCONN 48, CREI 46
6:25: T.V. Timeout #7: UCONN 48, CREI 46

​6:25: Jefferson makes both free throws. UCONN 48, CREI 48
6:08: Bouknight with a layup and foul. Bouknight makes a free throw. UCONN 51, CREI 48
5:44: Bouknight makes both free throws. UCONN 53, CREI 48
5:03: Zegarowski makes a layup. UCONN 53, CREI 50
4:30: Jefferson missed both free throws. 
4:14: Bouknight missed a free throw. 
3:55: Jefferson drains a 3-point FG. UCONN 53, CREI 53
3:44: HUSKIES TIMEOUT #2: UCONN 53, CREI 53
​3:15: Bishop with a layup. UCONN 53, CREI 55
2:36: Zegarowski makes a jump shot. UCONN 53, CREI 57
2:01: T.V. T imeout #8: UCONN 53, CREI 57

​2:01: Huskies are in the Double Bonus. While Bluejays are in the Bonus.
2:01: Whaley makes 1 of 2 free throws. UCONN 54, CREI 57
:43.4: HUSKIES TIMEOUT #3: UCONN 54, CREI 57
:30.8: Bouknight makes both free throws. UCONN 56, CREI 57
:20.4: Ballock makes both free throws. UCONN 56, CREI 59
:20.4: BLUEJAYS TIMEOUT #1: UCONN 56, CREI 59
:00: After a few missed FGA by Huskies, Bluejays escape from this game. The Game is over.

Final:
UCONN 56, CREI 59

Bluejays advance to face Georgetown, for Big East Championship Tomorrow Evening. 

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Bouknight/Jefferson 14 points
Rebounding: Jefferson (CREI) 12 rebounds
Assists: 3 players with 3 assists

Final Thoughts:
The Game turned into a snail crawl. Both teams were off shooting the basketball. But it was the Bluejays rebounding that showed up in this Big East Semifinal.

For the Huskies, a tough loss but they are going to wait to find out who and when they play, Next Week.

Bluejays; as mentioned, will play Georgetown for the Big East Championship Tomorrow Night. 

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