Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’.  Tonight it is the NCAA MBK National Championship, between Gonzaga Bulldogs and North Carolina Tar Heels.  Gonzaga represents the West Coast Conference and the West Region, while North Carolina represents the ACC and the South Region.
Gonzaga comes into the National Championship game by defeating South Dakota St., Northwestern, West Virginia, Xavier, and South Carolina.  The Zags are led by Nigel Williams-Goss in scoring and assists, while Johnathon Williams leads in rebounding.
North Carolina comes into tonight’s game, defeating Texas Southern, Arkansas, Butler, Kentucky, and Oregon.  The Tar Heels are led by Justin Jackson in scoring, Kennedy Meeks in rebounding and Theo Pinson in assists. 
It is Gonzaga Bulldogs versus North Carolina Tar Heels.  The  Winner will obtain the 2017 National Championship.  Coming up shortly. 

Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ 

Projected Starting Lineups:
Gonzaga Bulldogs (37-1):
G: N. Williams-Goss
G: J. Perkins 
G: J. Mathews 
F: J. Williams 
C: P. Karnowski 

North Carolina Tar Heels (32-7):
G: J. Berry II
G: T. Pinson
F: J. Jackson
F: I. Hicks
F: K.Meeks
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Correction: Theo Pinson leads North Carolina in assists.  

1st Half:
20:00: North Carolina wins the tipoff.  Gonzaga will have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
19:22: Pinson opens up the scoring, with a jam.  GU 0, UNC 2
18:52: Perkins will shoot 3 free throws.  Perkins makes 2 out of 3 free throws.  GU 2, UNC 2
18:32: Meeks will a jumper.  GU 2, UNC 4
17:54: Gonzaga in dark blue, while North Carolina in white.  GU 2, UNC 4
17:45: Hicks shoots 2 free throws.  Hicks only makes one free throw.  GU 2, UNC 5
17:13: J. Williams makes a jumper.  GU 4, UNC 5
15:51: Perkins with a 3-point FG.  GU 7, UNC 5
15:33: Berry II with a 3-point FG. GU 7, UNC 8
15:33: T.V. Timeout #1: GU 7, UNC 8
​15:17: Mathews hits a 3-point FG, and gets fouled.  Missed the free throw.  GU 10, UNC 8
14:30: Maye and Britt is in the game, for the Tar Heels.  GU 10, UNC 8
14:07: Bradley with a shot.  GU 10, UNC 10
13:46: Collins with the jam.  GU 12, UNC 10
13:22: Williams-Goss hits the jumper. GU 14, UNC 10
13:00: Jackson hits the jumper. GU 14, UNC 12
12:34: Britt with a jumper.  GU 14, UNC 14
11:59: Williams-Goss hits the jumper. GU 16, UNC 14
11:23: Perkins hits the 3-point FG. GU 19, UNC 14
10:39: T.V. Timeout: GU 19, UNC 14
​10:12: Williams with the jumper.  GU 21, UNC 14
9:55: Gonzaga on a 7-0 run. GU 21, UNC 14
8:55: Tar Heels haven't scored since 12:34.  GU 21, UNC 14
8:49: Berry II hits a 3-point FG.  And gets fouled.  Misses the free throw.  GU 21, UNC 17
8:20: Jackson makes offensive board and jumper.  GU 21, UNC 19
7:53: T.V. Timeout #3: GU 21, UNC 19
​7:09: North Carolina now has 5 fouls.  Next Tar Heels foul, will put Gonzaga in the Bonus.  GU 21, UNC 19
6:41: Gonzaga hasn't scored since 9:55. GU 21, UNC 19
6:11: Collins with the shot.  GU 23, UNC 19
5:43: Gonzaga outrebounding Carolina 21-12.  GU 23, UNC 19
5:25: Gonzaga now has 5 fouls.  Next Zags foul, will put North Carolina in the Bonus.  GU 23, UNC 19
4:56: Jackson with a jumper. GU 23, UNC 21
4:38: Perkins will shoot 2 free throws.  Perkins makes both free throws. GU 25, UNC 21
4:15: Perkins hits the 3-point FG.  GU 28, UNC 21
3:52: Gonzaga is in the Bonus.  Bulldogs will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  GU 28, UNC 21
3:52: T.V. Timeout #4: GU 28, UNC 21
​3:52: Hicks goes to the line, to shoot 2 free throws.  Hicks makes both free throws.  GU 28, UNC 23
3:33: Both teams are in the Bonus.  Both teams will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  GU 28, UNC 23
2:57: Williams makes a jumper.  GU 30, UNC 23
2:37: Hicks makes a jumper.  GU 30, UNC 25
2:35: Collins has 2 fouls, in this game.  GU 30, UNC 25
2:03: Berry II will shoot 3 free throws. Perkins gets his 2 fouls.  Berry makes all 3 free throws.  GU 30, UNC 28
1:37: Nelson with the 3-point FG.  GU 33, UNC 28
1:15: Meeks with the jumper. GU 33, UNC 30
:45.2: Meeks will shoot 2 free throws.  Kranowski with 2 fouls.  Meeks misses the first free throw. Misses the second free throw.  GU 33, UNC 30
:38.3: Williams-Goss will shoot 2 free throws.  Misses both free throws.  GU 33, UNC 30
:21.4: Pinson goes to the line, to shoot 2 free throws.  North Carolina will go to the Bonus Plus, next Zag foul.  Pinson makes both free throws. GU 33, UNC 32
:12.6: Gonzaga Timeout #1: GU 33, UNC 32
​:6.0: Williams-Goss goes to the line, to shoot 1-and-1.  Makes first free throw.  Makes the second free throw.  GU 35, UNC 32
:00: Berry misses the 3-point FG.  GU 35, UNC 32
:00: Gonzaga will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  GU 35, UNC 32
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Halftime:
GU 35, UNC 32

Leading Scorers:
GU: Perkins 13 points
UNC: Berry II 9 points

2nd Half:
20:00: Gonzaga will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  North Carolina will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  GU 35, UNC 32
19:49: Berry II makes the jumper.  GU 35, UNC 34
19:25: Jackson will go to the line, to shoot 2 free throws.  Makes both free throws.  UNC first lead of the second half.  GU 35, UNC 36
18:52: Williams with 3 fouls, for the Zags. GU 35, UNC 36
18:42: Collins gets his 3rd foul.  GU 35, UNC 36
18:23: Meeks makes jumper.  GU 35, UNC 38
17:58: Kranowski is 0/5, from the field.  GU 35, UNC 38
17:37: Berry hits the jumper. GU 35, UNC 40
17:15: Tar Heels starting the second half, with a 8-0 run.  GU 35, UNC 40
17:15: Gonzaga Timeout #2: GU 35, UNC 40
​16:52: Collins makes the shot and gets fouled.  Makes the free throw.  GU 38, UNC 40
16:27: Mathews hits the 3-point FG.  Gonzaga retakes the lead.  GU 41, UNC 40
16:02: North Carolina now has 5 fouls.  Next Tar Heels foul will put the Bulldogs on the Bonus.  GU 41, UNC 40
15:53: Collins now has 4 fouls.  GU 41, UNC 40
15:53: T.V. Timeout #1: GU 41, UNC 40
15:35: Meeks now gets 3 fouls.  GU 41, UNC 40
15:35: Meeks has 3 fouls.  Kranowski and Williams with 3 fouls, and Collins has four fouls, for GU. GU 41, UNC 40
14:42: Gonzaga now is in the Bonus.  GU 41, UNC 40
14:34: Kranowski makes first shot of the game. And gets fouled.  Misses the free throw.  GU 43, UNC 40
14:20: North Carolina will go to the Bonus.  Tar Heels will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul. GU 43, UNC 40
13:57: Tar Heels are 2/17 from 3-point line. GU 43, UNC 40
13:34: Pinson makes a jumper.  GU 43, UNC 42
13:14: Hicks with the shot and the foul.  Hicks misses the jumper. GU 43, UNC 44 
12:49: Hicks comes out and Maye goes in the game.  GU 43, UNC 44
12:45: Kranowski will go to the line, to shoot 2 free throws.  Makes both free throws.  GU 45, UNC 44
12:27: Berry makes the 3-point FG.  GU 45, UNC 47
12:15: Williams-Goss will shoot 1-and-1.  NWG makes the first free throw.  NWG misses the second.  GU 46, UNC 47
12:00: Gonzaga is in the Bonus Plus.  Bulldogs will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  GU 46, UNC 47
10:51: T.V. Timeout #2: GU 46, UNC 47
​10:13: Tellie makes 1 of 2 free throws.  GU 47, UNC 47
9:54: Williams gets his 4th foul.  Meeks makes 1 of 2 free throws. GU 47, UNC 48
9:42: Meeks gets his 4th foul. Kranowski will go to the line.  Kranowski makes 1 of 2 free throws.  GU 48, UNC 48
9:03: Berry makes a jumper.  GU 48, UNC 50
9:03: Kranowski makes both free throws.  GU 50, UNC 50
8:33: Jackson with the rebound and the shot.  GU 50, UNC 52
8:02: Berry with the foul.  Kranowski will go to the line.  GU 50, UNC 52
8:02: Official Review: Who fouled Berry or Kranowski.  GU 50, UNC 52
8:02: Flagrant 1 Foul on Kranowski.  Foul on Berry.  Kranowski makes both free throws, while Berry misses both fouls.  GU 52, UNC 52
7:35: Bradley with the jumper.  GU 52, UNC 54
7:21: T.V.. Timeout #3: GU 52, UNC 54
​7:21: Both teams are in the Bonus Plus.  Both teams will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  GU 52, UNC 54
6:23: Hicks with the jumper.  GU 52, UNC 56
6:06: Collins ends Gonzaga's FG drought.  GU 54, UNC 56
5:38: Hicks with the jumper.  GU 54, UNC 58
5:21: Williams with the 3-point FG. GU 57, UNC 58
5:03: Collins fouls out of the game.  9 points for the Bulldogs. GU 57, UNC 58
5:03: Bradley will go to the line.  Bradley makes 1 of 2, Meeks comes in for Bradley.  GU 57, UNC 59
4:34: Williams-Goss hits the 3-point FG. GU 60, UNC 59
4:13: Berry with a 3-point FG. GU 60, UNC 62
3:08: Williams-Goss draws the foul.  GU 60, UNC 62
​2:57: Williams-Goss hits 1 of 2 free throws. GU 61, UNC 62
2:23: Willaims-Goss with the touch.  GU 63, UNC 62
2:09: Jackson goes to the line.  Makes 1 of 2 free throws. GU 63, UNC 63
1:51: Williams-Goss off the glass.  GU 65, UNC 65
1:40: Jackson makes the shot, gets fouled by NWG.  Makes the free throw. GU 65, UNC 66
1:25: Gonzaga Timeout #3: GU 65, UNC 66
:49.1: Jump ball! North Carolina ball!  Gonzaga will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  GU 65, UNC 66
:25.4: Hicks with the jumper.  GU 65, UNC 68
:25.4: Gonzaga Final Timeout: GU 65, UNC 68
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Hello and welcome to this edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'. Tonight it is the NCAA MBK National Semifinal (Final Four). In the first game, it is South Carolina Gamecocks Vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs. South Carolina represents the SEC and the East Region, while Gonzaga represents the West Coast Conference and West Region.


South Carolina get to Glendale, by defeating Marquette, Duke, Baylor, and Florida. The Gamecocks are known for their stiffling defense. South Carolina is lead by Sindarius Thornwell in scoring, rebounding, co-lead in assist with P.J. Dozier.

Gonzaga get to the Final Four by defeating South Dakota St., Northwestern, West Virginia, and Xavier. The Bulldogs are known for their inside-out game. The Zags' leaders are Nigel Williams-Goss in scoring and assists, while Johnathon Williams leads in rebounds.

It is South Carolina and Gonzaga, coming up shortly.

Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ

Projected Starting Lineup:

South Carolina Gamecocks (26-10):
G: Sindarius Thornwell
G: D. Notice
G: P.J. Dozier
F: M. Kotsar
F: C. Silva

Gonzaga Bulldogs (36-1):
G: N. Williams-Goss
G: J. Perkins
G: J. Mathews
F: J. Williams
C: P. Karnowski
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1st Half: 
20:00: Gonzaga wins the tipoff.  South Carolina will have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
19:30: Nigel Williams-Goss opens up the scoring, for the Zags.  SCAR 0, GU 2
15:54: T.V. Timeout # 1: SCAR 7, GU 8
​14:46: Collins ties the game, for the Bulldogs.  SCAR 10, GU 10
12:47: Kranowski is on the bench.  SCAR 12, GU 15
12;39: Gonzaga has 5 fouls.  Next Bulldog foul, and South Carolina will go to the Bonus.  SCAR 14, GU 17
9:18: T.V. Timeout #2: SCAR 18, GU 20
8:53: South Carolina is now in the Bonus.  Gamecocks will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 19, GU 22
8:20: Kranowski is in the game, Thornwell is on the South Carolina Bench.  SCAR 19, GU 22
8:14: Thornwell is back in the game.  SCAR 19, GU 24
7:32: T.V. Timeout #3: SCAR 21, GU 24
7:32: 12 of Zags' 24 points come from the bench.  SCAR 21, GU 24
6:25: Gonzaga is in the Bonus.  Bulldogs will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 26, GU 26
6:18: Thornwell gets on the scoreboard, with two free throws. SCAR 26, GU 26
5:12: Kranowski is down on the court.  SCAR 31, GU 31
2:04: This pace is in Gonzaga's favor.  SCAR 36, GU 40
1:35: T.V. Timeout #4: SCAR 36, GU 40
​:44.0: South Carolina Timeout #1: SCAR 36, GU 45
:44.0: Largest lead of the game, for the Zags.  SCAR 36, GU 45
:23.7: Ball stuck on the rim.  South Carolina ball!  Gonzaga will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  SCAR ​36, GU 45
:00: Nelson shot the ball, after the buzzer.  SCAR 36, GU 45
:00: Gonzaga will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  SCAR 36, GU 45

Halftime:
SCAR 36, GU 45

Leading Scorers:
SCAR: J. McKie 8 points
GU: N. Williams-Goss 12 points

​2nd Half:
20:00: Gonzaga inbounds the ball, to start the second half.  SCAR 36, GU 45
19:02: Kranowski is back in the game, for the Zags.  SCAR 37, GU 47
​15:51: Gonzaga Timeout #1: SCAR 41, GU 52
​15:32: T.V. Timeout #1: SCAR 41, GU 52
​14:49: Kranowski now has 3 fouls.  SCAR 41, GU 52
13:01: South Carolina is now in the Bonus.  Gamecocks will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 45, GU 54
12:12: Gonzaga has not scored off of turnovers.  SCAR 46, GU 56
11:35: Gonzaga is shooting 53% from the field.  SCAR 48, GU 62
10:55: Williams-Goss with a shot-and-foul.  SCAR 51, GU 64
10:55: T.V. Timeout #2: SCAR 51, GU 64
​9:37: Gonzaga Timeout #2: SCAR 59, GU 65
9:35: South Carolina on 8-0 run, in the last 1:30-plus. SCAR 59, GU 65
8:40: South Carolina is now in the Bonus Plus.  Gamecocks will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  SCAR 61, GU 65
8:29: Williams now has 3 fouls, for the Bulldogs.  SCAR 61, GU 65
8:20: South Carolina is on 12-0 run, in the last two minutes.  SCAR 63, GU 65
7:39: Dozier ties the game for the Gamecocks.  SCAR 65, GU 65
​7:39: Gonzaga Timeout #3: SCAR 65, GU 65
7:06: Fielder gives South Carolina the lead.  SCAR 65, GU 67
6:36: Collins gives Gonzaga back the lead.  SCAR 67, GU 68
6:04: Kranowski slams it home.  SCAR 67, GU 70
5:28: Jump ball!  South Carolina ball.  Gonzaga will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  SCAR 67, GU 70
5:05: South Carolina now has 5 fouls.  Next Gamecocks foul, will put Gonzaga in the Bonus.  SCAR 67, GU 70
4:41: South Carolina Timeout #2: SCAR 67, GU 72
3:54: Jump ball!  Gonzaga ball.  South Carolina will have the possession arrow, in their favor.  SCAR 67, GU 72
3:54: T.V. Timeout #3: SCAR 67, GU 72
​2:50: Gonzaga is in the Bonus.  Bulldogs will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  SCAR 71, GU 74
2:09: Kranowski now has 4 fouls.  He gets replaced by Collins, who has 4 fouls.  SCAR 72, GU 74
2:00: South Carolina is 15/20 from the foul line.  SCAR 72, GU 74
1:45: Correction: Kranowski is still in the game.  SCAR 72, GU 74
1:45: Official Timeout: Who touched the ball, before it went out of bounds.  SCAR 72, GU 74
1:45: Gonzaga touched the ball last.  South Carolina ball.  SCAR 72, GU 74
1:45: Silva with his 3rd foul of the game.  SCAR 72, GU 75
1:19: Collins with his 6th block of the game.  SCAR 72, GU 75
:12.7: Williams lost the ball.  South Carolina ball.  SCAR 72, GU 75
​:12.7: Gonzaga Final Timeout: SCAR 72, GU 75
:3.5: Perkins fouls out of the game. SCAR 72, GU 75
:3.5: South Carolina Final Timeout: SCAR 72, GU 75
:3.5: South Carolina will try to make the first free throw, then intentionally miss the second, hoping to rebound.  SCAR 72, GU 75
:3.5: Thornwell makes the first free throw.  Thornwell misses the second, Tillie rebounds for Gonzaga.  SCAR 73, GU 75
:2.2: Tillie makes his first free throw.  Tillie makes the second.  Gonzaga wins!  SCAR 73, GU 77

Final: 
SCAR 73, GU 77

Leading Scorers:
SCAR: P.J. Dozier 17 points
GU: N. Williams-Goss 23 points

Final Thoughts: Smart finish for Gonzaga.  Perkins fouls out with 3.5 seconds left.  The Zags shot the ball 48%, from the field.  

As for South Carolina, they mounted a comeback but came up short.  

Gonzaga will play the winner of Oregon/North Carolina.  

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