Live-Blogging on Shish on College Basketball: Kansas Jayhawks at Villanova Wildcats 12/21/2019

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Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is Kansas Jayhawks taking on Villanova Wildcats.

In this 2018 Final Four Rematch, the Jayhawks visit Philadelphia to try and extend their 9-game winning streak. While the Wildcats are looking to get a win against a ranked opponent, this season. Kansas comes in ranked #1 in NET, while the Wildcats have a NET ranking of 23.

Jayhawks are led by Devon Dotson in scoring and assists. While Udoka Azubuike leads Kansas in rebounding.

As for their team stats, they rebound the ball 38.6 a game. They distribute the ball 17.3 APG. Defensively, block 4.5 shots a game and take the ball away 9.2 SPG.

Meanwhile, the Wildcats are led by Saddiq Bey in scoring. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl leads Villanova in rebounding. While Collin Gillespie leads the team in assists.

Their team stats include rebounding 37.3 a game. They distribute the ball 16.7 APG. Defensively, they block 3.9 shots a game and steal 6.2 a game.

It is Kansas Jayhawks taking on Villanova Wildcats, coming up shortly.
 
Possible Starting Lineups:
Kansas Jayhawks:
G: D. Dotson
G: O. Agbaji
G: M. Garrett
F. D. McCormack
C: U. Azubuike
 
Villianova Wildcats:
G: C. Gillespie
F: J. Robinson-Earl
F: S. Bey
F: C. Swider
F: J. Samuels

Jayhawks are in their road uniforms. While the Wildcats are in an alternate home white uniforms, with gold and navy trim. 

1st Half:
20:00: Villanova wins tipoff. Kansas will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
19:30: Robinson-Earl with a tipin. KU 0, NOVA 2
18:08: Azubuike with a jump shot. KU 2, NOVA 2
17:20: McComerack with a layup. KU 4, NOVA 2
15:46: T.V. Timeout #1: KU 4, NOVA 2

14:49: Gillespie with a 3-point FG. KU 4, NOVA 5
14:29: Azubuike makes a layup and foul. Azukuike missed a free throw. KU 6, NOVA 5
14:21: Dotson makes 1 of 2 free throws. KU 7, NOVA 5
13:27: Azubuike with a FG. KU 9, NOVA 5
13:00: Dotson with a layup. KU 11, NOVA 5
11:55: Moore with a jump shot. KU 11, NOVA 7
11:35: T.V. Timeout #2: KU 11, NOVA 7

10:50: Agbaji with a 3-point FG. KU 14, NOVA 7
10:22: Bey with a jam. KU 14, NOVA 9
8:28: Swider with a 3-point FG. KU 14, NOVA 12
7:51: Moore with a 3-point FG. KU 14, NOVA 15
7:51: JAYHAWKS TIMEOUT #1: KU 14, NOVA 15

​6:30: Garrett with a layup. KU 16, NOVA 15
5:14: INJURY TIMEOUT: Garrett is being looked at by Jayhawks Medical Staff. Marcus Garrett is walking off the court, being helped out by Jayhawks Medical Staff.
3:49: Samuels with a 3-point FG. KU 16, NOVA 18
3:39: Dotson with a layup. KU 18, NOVA 18
2:53: T.V. Timeout #3: KU 16, NOVA 18

​​2:47: Moore with a 3-point FG. KU 18, NOVA 21
2:17: Enaruna with a 3-point FG. KU 21, NOVA 21
1:55: Swider with a 3-point FG. KU 21, NOVA 24
1:37: Kansas is in the Bonus.
1:37: Azubuike missed a free throw.
1:06: Wildcats commit shot clock violation. 
:48: Azubuike with a hook shot. KU 23, NOVA 24
:47.2: WILDCATS TIMEOUT #1: KU 23, NOVA 23
:39: Azubuike with a block on Gillespie.
:00: The End of 1st Half. Jayhawks will inbound to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
KU 23, NOVA 23

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Moore (NOVA) 8 points
Rebounding: Azubuike (KU) 7 rebounds
Assists: Agbaji (KU) 4 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
A low scoring affair, so far in this game. Whoever can get to the line, will win today's game.

NCAA MBK Scores:

2nd Half:
20:00: Kansas will inbound to start the 2nd Half. Villanova will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
​18:50: Azubuike with a FG. KU 25, NOVA 23
18:18: Samuels with a jump shot. KU 25, NOVA 25
17:53: Azubuike with a hook shot. KU 27, NOVA 25
17:28: Robinson-Earl with a layup. KU 27, NOVA 27
16:53: Bey with a 3-point FG. KU 27, NOVA 30
15:51: Robinson-Earl with a 3-point FG. KU 27, NOVA 33
14:52: T.V. Timeout #4: KU 27, NOVA 33

​14:52: Robinson-Earl makes both free throws. KU 27, NOVA 35
14:27: Braun with a layup. KU 29, NOVA 35
13:53: Agbaji with a layup. KU 31, NOVA 35
13:02: Bey with a FG. KU 31, NOVA 37
12:31: Jump Ball! Villanova Ball! Kansas will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
12:11: Dotson makes both free throws. KU 33, NOVA 37
11:45: Agbaji with a jam. KU 35, NOVA 37
11:22: T.V. Timeout #5: KU 35, NOVA 37

​10:46: Braun draws goaltending on Robinson-Earl. KU 37, NOVA 37
10:25: Samuels with a jump shot. KU 37, NOVA 39
10:08: Dotson with a layup. KU 39, NOVA 39
9:40: Gillespie with a layup. KU 39, NOVA 41
9:27: McComerack with a FG. KU 41, NOVA 41
9:03: Gillespie with a jump shot. KU 41, NOVA 43
8:41: Dotson with a 3-point FG. KU 44, NOVA 43
8:06: Samuels with a 3-point FG. KU 44, NOVA 46
7:43: Samuels with a layup. KU 44, NOVA 48
7:40: JAYHAWKS TIMEOUT #2: KU 44, NOVA 48
7:27: T.V. Timeout #6: KU 44, NOVA 48

​7:27: Dotson makes 1 of 2 free throws. KU 45, NOVA 48
6:38: Azubuike with a jam. KU 47, NOVA 48
5:49: Jump Ball! Kansas Ball! Villanova will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
4:55: Abgaji with a layup. KU 49, NOVA 48
4:15: Gillespie with a 3-point FG. KU 49, NOVA 51
4:00: Dotson with a jump shot. KU 51, NOVA 51
​3:09: T.V. Timeout #7: KU 51, NOVA 51

2:43: Jump Ball! Wildcats Ball! Kansas will have the possession arrow, in their favor.
2:38: Wildcats commit shot clock violation.
2:26: Abgaji with an alley-oop. Dotson with an assist. KU 53, NOVA 51
1:49: Braun with a layup and foul. KU 55, NOVA 51
1:49: WILDCATS TIMEOUT #2: KU 55, NOVA 51
1:49: Braun missed a free throw.
1:07: Gillespie steals the ball from Dotson and gets the layup. KU 55, NOVA 53
1:07: WILDCATS TIMEOUT #3: KU 55, N​OVA 53
:20.5: Samuels with a 3-point FG. KU 55, NOVA 56
:17.5: Dotson missed a free throw. 
:13.7: Kansas is in the Bonus.
:13.7: JAYHAWKS TIMEOUT #3: KU 55, NOVA 56
:13.7: WILDCATS FINAL TIMEOUT: KU 55, NOVA 56
:11.2: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials looking at last touched on the Nova inbound pass. Kansas Ball
:11.2: JAYHAWKS FINAL TIMEOUT: KU 55, NOVA 56
:11.2: Both teams are in the bonus.
:00: Dotson missed the buzzer-beater to end the game! 

Final:
KU 55, NOVA 56
KU: (9-2)
NOVA: (9-2)

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Samuels (NOVA) 15 points GW 3-point FG. 
Rebounding: Azubuike (KU) 11 rebounds
Assists: Bey (NOVA) 5 assists

Final Thoughts:
A slugfest, but the Jayhawks were not able to hit their free throws. They were 4-10. Meanwhile the Wildcats stuck with their bread and butter, the 3-point shot. Wildcats shot eight 3-pointers out of 31 shots. 

Jayhawks will visit Palo Alto, to Stanford on Saturday. While Wildcats will open their Big East schedule to host Xavier, Next Monday. 

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