Live-Blogging: Big Ten Men's Basketball-Ohio State Buckeyes at Penn State Nittany Lions 12/05/2021

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Penn State Nittany Lions Preview

​Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a Big Ten Men’s Basketball game, between Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions.
 
Buckeyes are coming off their victory over Duke. But now they open their Big Ten portion of the schedule. They would like to add on to that momentum, to get their first conference win of the 2021-22 season.
 
For the Nittany Lions, they have dropped 2 out of their last 3 games. They are going to make a run, in the Big Ten for them to have a chance to make a run to the NCAA Tournament.  
 
Buckeyes are led by E.J. Liddell in scoring and rebounding. While Jamari Wheeler leads Ohio State in assists.
 
The Nittany Lions are led by Seth Lundy in scoring. John Harrar leads Penn State in rebounding. And Jalen Pickett leads the State College Men’s Basketball Program in assists.
 
For team stats, Buckeyes average 36.3 rebounds per game. They distribute the ball at 15.3 assists per game. And the block 5.7 shot per game.
 
As for Penn State, they average 37.1 RPG. They distribute the ball at 13.3 APG, and they only average 1.7 blocks per game.
 
It is Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions, coming up shortly.
 
Possible Starting Lineups:
Ohio State Buckeyes:
G: J. Wheeler
G: M. Branham
F: Z. Key
F: J. Ahrens
F: E.J. Liddell
 
Penn State Nittany Lions:
G: S. Sessoms
G: M. Dread
G: J. Pickett
F: J. Harrar
F: S. Lundy

Buckeyes are in their scarlet uniforms. While Nittany Lions are in their home white uniforms. 

1st Half:
20:00: Buckeyes win tipoff, attacking right basket. Penn State to attack the left basket and have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
19:37: Branham drains a 3-point FG. OSU 3, PSU 0
19:10: Wheeler makes a layup. OSU 5, PSU 0
18:45: Lundy makes a 3-point FG. OSU 5, PSU 3
18:18: Lundy with a layup. OSU 5, PSU 5
17:42: Lundy makes a jump shot. OSU 5, PSU 7
16:51: Pickett buries a 3-point FG. OSU 5, PSU 10
16:24: Lundy makes a layup. OSU 5, PSU 12
16:24: BUCKEYES TIMEOUT #1: OSU 5, PSU 12

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16:08: Johnson buries a 3-point FG. OSU 8, PSU 12
15:23: Wheeler makes a 3-point FG. OSU 11, PSU 12
14:49: Ahrens drains a 3-point FG. OSU 14, PSU 12
14:24: Sessoms buries a 3-point FG. OSU 14, PSU 15
12:47: Young hits a 3-point FG. OSU 17, PSU 15
12:11: Johnson with a FG. OSU 19, PSU 15
11:58: T.V. Timeout #1: OSU 19, PSU 15
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Division 1 MBK Scores:

11:32: Lundy with a hook shot. OSU 19, PSU 17
11:01: Wheeler makes a layup. OSU 21, PSU 17
10:37: Pickett with a layup. OSU 21, PSU 19
10:27: Young buries a 3-point FG. OSU 24, PSU 19
9:55: Russell makes a 3-point FG. OSU 27, PSU 19
9:55: NITTANY LIONS TIMEOUT: OSU 27, PSU 19
7:56: T.V. Timeout #2: OSU 27, PSU 19

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7:41: Harrar makes a FG. OSU 27, PSU 21
7:00: Liddell makes both free throws. OSU 29, PSU 21
6:30: Key with a block.
5:42: Wheeler gets a steal.
5:32: Key with a layup. OSU 31, PSU 21
5:13: Picket makes a jump shot. OSU 31, PSU 23
4:02: Branham with a FG. OSU 33, PSU 23
3:36: T.V. Timeout #3: OSU 33, PSU 23
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3:06: Branham makes a jump shot. OSU 35, PSU 23
2:36: Buckeyes are in the Bonus.
2:22: Liddell missed a free throw.
2:01: Nittany Lions are in the Bonus.
2:01: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing for possible hook and hold. Flagrant Foul on Ahrens.
2:01: White makes both flagrant foul free throws. OSU 35, PSU 25
1:39: Pickett buries a 3-point FG. OSU 35, PSU 28
1:15: Liddell with a hook shot. OSU 37, PSU 28
:57.6: Jump Ball! Lions Ball! Buckeyes will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
:49.7: Young makes both free throws. OSU 39, PSU 28
:22: Sessoms with a layup. OSU 39, PSU 30
:01: Liddell makes a jump shot. OSU 41, PSU 30
:00: The End of 1st Half. Ohio State to inbound to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
OSU 41, PSU 30

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Lundy (PSU) 11 points
Rebounding: Wheeler (OSU) 5 rebounds
Assists: Wheeler/Sessoms 4 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
After trailing 12-5, Buckeyes outscored Penn State 36-18 in the last 16:24 of the 1st Half. 

NCAA Division 1 MBK Scores:

2nd Half:
20:00: Buckeyes to inbound to start the 2nd Half, attacking left basket. While Lions to attack the right basket and have the possession arrow, in their favor.
19:12: Key with a hook shot. OSU 43, PSU 30
18:57: Pickett makes a jump shot. OSU 43, PSU 32
18:34: Liddell makes a layup. OSU 45, PSU 32
18:06: Ahrens buries a 3-point FG. OSU 48, PSU 32
17:04: Harrar with a FG. OSU 48, PSU 34
16:50: Liddell draws a foul, behind the 3-point line on Dread.
16:50: Liddell makes 2 of 3 free throws. OSU 50, PSU 34
16:29: Wheeler makes a layup. OSU 52, PSU 34
16:22: NITTANY LIONS TIMEOUT #2: OSU 52, PSU 34
​16:08: Harrar with a FG. OSU 52, PSU 36
15:38: T.V. Timeout #4 OSU 52, PSU 36

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15:05: Brunk with a layup. OSU 54, PSU 39
14:47: Dread makes a 3-point FG. OSU 54, PSU 39
14:00: Young makes a 3-point FG. OSU 57, PSU 39
13:47: Harrar with a FG. OSU 57, PSU 41
12:48: Cornwall makes both free throws. OSU 57, PSU 43
12:22: Lundy makes both free throws. OSU 57, PSU 45
12:00: Branham with a layup. OSU 59, PSU 45
11:33: T.V. Timeout #5: OSU 59, PSU 45
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NCAA Division 1 MBK Scores:

8:38: Buckeyes commit a shot clock violation.
8:23: Pickett makes a jump shot. OSU 59, PSU 47
7:52: Young makes a 3-point FG. OSU 62, PSU 47
7:52: NITTANY LIONS TIMEOUT #3: OSU 62, PSU 47

6:50: Pickett with a bank shot. OSU 62, PSU 49
6:06: Nittany Lions will be in the Bonus.
5:53: Liddell commits his 4th personal foul.
5:53: Pickett makes both free throws. OSU 62, PSU 51
5:37: Branham with a jump shot. OSU 64, PSU 51
5:20: Harrar with a tipin. OSU 64, PSU 53
5:04: Cornwall makes both free throws. OSU 64, PSU 55
4:25: Cornwall makes a jump shot. OSU 64, PSU 57
3:53: Johnson buries a 3-point FG. OSU 67, PSU 57
3:28: Harrar makes a layup. OSU 67, PSU 59
2:39: T.V. Timeout #6: OSU 67, PSU 59


2:39: Lions on a 12-5 run.
2:39: Pickett makes both free throws.
2:39: Lions are in the double bonus.
2:16: Ahren drills a 3-point FG. OSU 70, PSU 61
1:06: Harrar missed both free throws.
:50.6: Pickett makes a jump shot and foul. Pickett makes a free throw. OSU 70, PSU 62
:42.6: Liddell with a jam. OSU 72, PSU 64
:31.4: Lundy with a foul. Lions' 3rd team foul.
​:31.4: Young with a turnover.
:31.4: NITTANY LIONS TIMEOUT #3: OSU 72, PSU 64
:27.6: Dread with a personal foul. Lions' 5th personal foul.
:26.5: Pickett with a personal foul. Lions' 6th personal foul.
:26.0: Buckeyes are in the Bonus.
:26.0: Young makes both free throws. OSU 74, PSU 64
:13.6: Liddell makes both free throws. OSU 76, PSU 64
:00: The End of  Game.


Final:
OSU 76, PSU 64
OSU: (6-2, 1-0 Big Ten)
PSU: (4-4, 0-1 Big Ten)

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Pickett (PSU) 23 points
Rebounding: Harrar (PSU) 12 rebounds
Assists: Wheeler (OSU) 9 assists

Final Thoughts:
Buckeyes had command in this game after trailing 12-5. Nittany Lions made a late run in the 2nd Half. But Ohio State held on and did not fall for the trap game. 

Buckeyes will head back to Columbus, to face Towson on Wednesday. While Penn State will host Wagner, also on Wednesday. 

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