Live Blogging: Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio State Buckeyes 02/07/2019

Big Ten: Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio State Buckeyes 02/07/2019

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight it is a Big Ten Clash as Penn State Nittany Lions take on Ohio State Buckeyes. The Nittany Lions come in with a record of 8-14, and Big Ten Record of 1-10. While the Buckeyes come in with a record of 14-7, 4-6 in Big Ten Play.

This game is more important for the Buckeyes, as they are trying to enhance their chances to make the NCAA MBK Tournament as an At-Large Bid.

​The Nittany Lions are led by Lamar Stevens in scoring. While Mike Watkins leads Penn State in rebounding. And Josh Reaves leads the team in assists. For their team stats, they average 68.0 PPG, while allowing 68.5 PPG. They rebound at 36.8 RPG. And they distribute the ball at 12.4 APG. 

As for the Buckeyes, they are led by Kaleb Wesson in scoring and rebounding. While C.J. Jackson leads Ohio State in assists. Their team stats include a scoring average of 73.2 PPG, while allowing 65.1 PPG. They rebound at 34.8 RPG. And they distribute the ball at 14.5 APG. 

It is Penn State Nittany Lions taking on Ohio State Buckeyes, coming up shortly. 

Game Location: Value City Arena, Columbus, OH
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Possible Starting Lineups:
Penn State Nittany Lions:
G: M. Dread
G: J. Wheeler
G: J. Reaves
F: L. Stevens
F: M. Watkins

Ohio State Buckeyes:
G: C.J. Jackson
G: M. Jallow 
G: L. Muhammed
F: K. Wesson
F: A. Wesson

Announcers: Jason Benitti, Robbie Hummel

Penn State is in their navy uniforms. While Ohio State is in their white uniforms. 

1st Half:
20:00: Penn State wins tipoff. Ohio State will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
19:55: Jackson blocks a Dread layup. 
18:30: Reaves hits a 3-point FG. PSU 3, OSU 0
17:53: Reaves with a jam. PSU 5, OSU 0
17:35: A. Wesson with a jumper. PSU 5, OSU 2
17:11: Reaves with a layup and foul. Reaves makes a free throw. PSU 8, OSU 2
16:57: Muhammed with a jumper. PSU 8, OSU 4
16:34: Jackson with a  3-point FG. PSU 8, OSU 7
15:57: T.V. Timeout #1: PSU 8, OSU 7
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15:57: A. Wesson makes both free throws. PSU 8, OSU 9
15:32: Muhammed makes both free throws. PSU 8, OSU 11
13:50: A. Wesson makes a layup. PSU 8, OSU 13
13:04: Stevens makes 1 of 2 free throws. PSU 9, OSU 13
12:52: Jackson with a jumper. PSU 9, OSU 15
12:20: NITTANY LIONS TIMEOUT #1: PSU 9, OSU 15

​10:53: Jackson with a layup.  PSU 9, OSU 17
10:13: Muhammed with a 3-point FG. PSU 9, OSU 20
9:30: K. Wesson nails a 3-point FG. PSU 9, OSU 23
9:12: Watkins with a FG. PSU 11, OSU 23
8:41: Watkins with a jam. PSU 13, OSU 23
8:20: Washington with a 3-point FG. PSU 13, OSU 26
7:26: T.V. Timeout #2: PSU 13, OSU 26

​7:08: Both teams are in the Bonus.
6:54: Jump Ball! Ohio St. Ball! Penn St. will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
5:13: Muhammed with a layup. PSU 13, OSU 28
4:58: Bolton with a 3-point FG. PSU 16, OSU 28
4:16: Reaves with a layup. PSU 18, OSU 28
3:44: A. Wesson with a 3-point FG. PSU 18, OSU 31
3:29: Watkins with a jam. PSU 20, OSU 31
3:06: Young with a layup. PSU 20, OSU 33
3:04: BUCKEYES TIMEOUT #2: PSU 20, OSU 33

​2:45: Stevens with a layup. PSU 22, OSU 33
2:27: LeDee makes 1 of 2 free throws. PSU 22, OSU 34
2:06: Bolton makes both free throws. PSU 24, OSU 34
1:59: Reaves with a layup and foul. Reaves missed a free throw. PSU 26, OSU 34
1:48: Jump Ball! Penn St. Ball! Ohio St. will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
1:21: Stevens makes both free throws. PSU 28, OSU 34
1:15: Penn State is in the Double Bonus.
1:09: NITTANY LIONS TIMEOUT #2: PSU 28, OSU 34
:27: COURT MAINTENANCE TIMEOUT: PSU 28, OSU 34
:15.3: Stevens with a layup and a foul. Stevens makes a free throw. PSU 31, OSU 34
:00: The End of 1st Half. Ohio State will inbound to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime:
PSU 31, OSU 34

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Reaves (PSU) 12 points
Rebounding: Young (OSU) 6 rebounds
Assists: Wheeler (PSU) 3 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
This is a game of momentum shifts. Right now the Momentum belongs to Penn State. 

NCAA MBK Scores:

2nd Half:
20:00: Ohio State will inbound to start the 2nd Half. Penn State will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
18:59: Wheeler with a tip-in. PSU 33, OSU 34
18:39: A. Wesson makes both free throws. PSU 33, OSU 36
18:16: Reaves with a jumper. PSU 35, OSU 36
17:51: A. Wesson with a layup and foul. A. Wesson makes a free throw. PSU 35, OSU 39
17:42: Bolton with a layup. PSU 37, OSU 39
17:18: Muhammed with a jumper. PSU 37, OSU 41
16:53: Muhammed with a 3-point FG. PSU 37, OSU 44
16:26: Woods with a floater. PSU 37, OSU 46
16:26: NITTANY LIONS TIMEOUT #3: PSU 37, OSU 46
15:58: T.V. Timeout #1: PSU 37, OSU 46

15:33: Bolton with a layup and foul. PSU 39, OSU 46
15:33: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing whether Young committed a flagrant foul. Common foul on Young.
​15:33: Bolton with a free throw. PSU 40, OSU 46
14:46: Bolton with a Steph-Curry 3-point FG. PSU 43, OSU 46
13:50: Harrar with a jam and foul. Harrar missed free throw. PSU 45, OSU 46
13:01: Stevens gives the Lions the lead, with a layup. PSU 47, OSU 46
12:19: Stevens makes both free throws. PSU 49, OSU 46
11:53: Washington with a 3-point FG. PSU 49, OSU 49
11:36: T.V. Timeout #2: PSU 49, OSU 49
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11:36: Jackson makes both free throws. PSU 49, OSU 51
11:16: K. Wesson has committed his 4th personal foul.
11:16: Watkins missed a free throw.
11;08: Reaves with a tip-in. PSU 51, OSU 51
10:40: Penn State is in the  Bonus.
10:26: Washington with a jumper. PSU 51, OSU 53
9:52: Washington makes 1 of 2 free throws. PSU 51, OSU 54
9:29: Wheeler with a jumper. PSU 53, OSU 54
9:02: Ohio State is in the Bonus.
8:11: Stevens makes both free throws. PSU 55, OSU 54
7:43: Young with a layup. PSU 55, OSU 56
6:53: T.V. Timeout #3: PSU 55, OSU 56

6:42: Stevens with a layup. PSU 57, OSU 56
6:17: Muhammed makes both free throws. PSU 57, OSU 58
5:40: Muhammed makes both free throws. PSU 57, OSU 60
5:22: Stevens with a layup. PSU 59, OSU 60
4:59: Muhammed makes both free throws. PSU 59, OSU 62
4:59: Both teams are in the Double Bonus.
3:54: Jackson with a layup. PSU 59, OSU 64
3:46: Stevens with a layup. PSU 61, OSU 64
3:46: T.V. Timeout #4: PSU 61, OSU 64

​​3:14: Jackson with an incredible jump shot. PSU 61, OSU 66
3:14: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing whether Jackson got the shot off, before the shot clock violation. Harrar commits flagrant 1 foul. 
3:14: K. Wesson makes both free throws. PSU 61, OSU 68
3:00: Reaves with a jam. PSU 63, OSU 68
2:43: BUCKEYES TIMEOUT #2: PSU 63, OSU 68
​2:17: Dread with a 3-point FG. PSU 66, OSU 68
1:57: K. Wesson makes 1 of 2 free throws. PSU 66, OSU 69
1:45: K. Wesson fouls out of the game, with 6 points. 
1:45: Bolton makes both free throws. PSU 68, OSU 69
1:35: Reaves with a steal and jam. PSU 70, OSU 69
1:19: BUCKEYES TIMEOUT #3: PSU 70, OSU 69
1:19: Technical Fouls called against Buckeyes.  
1:03: Young with a layup and foul. Young missed free throw. PSU 70, OSU 71
:47: NITTANY LIONS FINAL TIMEOUT: PSU 70, OSU 71
​:38: Stevens missed a layup. 
:33.8: Ball goes out of bounds. Penn State Ball. 
:33.8: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing who last touched the ball, before it goes out of bounds. Call stands. Clock set at :34.3. Penn State Ball. 
:32.2: Stevens with a layup. 
:32.2: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing whether Stevens got the shot off, before the shot clock expired. Call reversed. Shot clock violation by Penn State. PSU 70, OSU 71
:29.7: Bolton fouls the A. Wesson. 
:29.7: A. Wesson makes 1 of 2 free throws. PSU 70, OSU 72
:19.1: Bolton missed a layup. 
:19.1: Wheeler fouls out of the game.
:19.1: Jackson makes both free throws. PSU 70, OSU 74
:00: The End of the Game. 

Final:
PSU 70, OSU 74
PSU: (8-15, 1-11 Big Ten)
OSU: (15-7, 5-6 Big Ten)

Final Leaders:
Scoring: Stevens/Reaves/Muhammed 20 points
Rebounding: Stevens (PSU) 12 rebounds
Assists: Muhammed (OSU) 4 assists

Final Thoughts:
Penn State hung in there, but the Buckeyes hold on in this dramatic home win by Ohio State. 

Nittany Lions will head home to play Michigan, on Tuesday. While Ohio State will go to Bloomington, to play Indiana on Sunday.

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