Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight it is a 2019 NCAA MBK Round of 32 game, between Villanova Wildcats taking on Purdue Boilermakers.

The Defending Champion Wildcats are not as talented as last year’s team, but they still have players with experience. Phil Booth and Eric Paschall has led this ‘Nova team through the bumps and bruises, and has gotten this Wildcat team to continue their tournament run since 2016. Since their 2016 Championship Run, they are 14-1.

Meanwhile, the Boilermakers are coming off a grinding 13-point win over Old Dominion. They were not shooting the ball well, but was able to defend against the Monarchs.

The Wildcats are led by Phil Booth in scoring and assists. While Eric Paschall leads Villanova in rebounding. As far as their team stats, they average 74.1 PPG, they rebound at 38.1 RPG, and they distribute the ball at 14.2 APG.

For the Boilermakers, they are led by Carsen Edwards in scoring. Nojel Eastern leads Purdue in rebounding. And Ryan Cline in assists. Their team stats include, a scoring average of 75.7 PPG, they rebound at 40.1 RPG. And they distribute the ball at 14.4 APG.

It is Villanova Wildcats taking on Purdue Boilermakers, in the South Region. The game will be live blogged shortly.
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Possible Starting Lineups:
Villanova Wildcats:
G: P. Booth
G: C. Gillespie
F: J. Samuels
F: S. Bey
F: E. Paschall

Purdue Boilermakers:
G: C. Edwards
G: R. Cline
G: N. Eastern
F: G. Eifert
C: J. Haarms

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball'. Tonight it is the 2018 NCAA MBK National Championship Game. It is the Michigan Wolverines and Villanova Wildcats. This is going to be a clash of styles. Michigan is known for their defensive style, while Villanova is known for their high-scoring offense. 

The Wolverines advances to the National Championship Game with wins over Montana, Houston, Texas A&M, Florida State, and Loyola-Chicago. While the Wildcats advanced to the National Championship Game with wins over Radford, Alabama, West Virginia, Texas Tech, and Kansas.

Statistically the Wolverines are led by Mo Wagner in scoring and rebounding. While Zavier Simpson leads Michigan in assists. As for the Wildcats, they are led by Jalen Brunson in scoring and assists. While Omari Spellman leads Villanova in rebounds. 

It is the Michigan Wolverines and Villanova Wildcats in the 2018 NCAA MBK National Championship. This game is coming up shortly. 

Starting Lineups:
#3: Michigan Wolverines:
F: I. Livers
F: M. Wagner
F: C. Matthews
G: Z. Simpson
G: M. Abdur-Rahkman

#1: Villanova Wildcats:
F: E. Paschall
F: O. Spellman
G: M. Bridges
G: J. Brunson
G: P. Booth

Michigan is in blue. Villanova is in white. 

1st Half:
20:00: Villanova wins the tipoff. Michigan will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
19:41: Brunson with a jump shot. MICH 0, NOVA 2
19:25: Wagner with a layup. MICH 2,  NOVA 2
19:00: Brunson with a jump shot. MICH 2, NOVA 4
18:35: Wagner makes both free throws. MICH 4, NOVA 4
18:12: Abdur-Rahkman makes a layup. MICH 6, NOVA 4
17:38: Matthews misses both free throws. 
16:12: Wagner makes a 3-point FG. MICH 9, NOVA 4
​15:38: Bridges makes a FG. MICH 9, NOVA 6
15:12: Wagner makes a layup. MICH 11, NOVA 6
14:21: Booth with a layup. MICH 11, NOVA 8
​11:51: T.V. Timeout #2: MICH 18, NOVA 14

11:51: Poole makes a free throw to complete a 3-point play. MICH 19, NOVA 14
10:55: Wagner makes a FG. MICH 21, NOVA 14
10:18: DiVincenzo with a jump shot. MICH 21, NOVA 16
9:54: Jump Ball! Michigan Ball! Villanova will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
8:54: Michigan commits a shot clock violation. 
8:14: Bridges with a jump shot. MICH 21, NOVA 18
​7:32: T.V. Timeout #3: MICH 21, NOVA 18
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7:32: Gillespie makes both free throws. MICH 21, NOVA 20
6:05: DiVincenzo makes a 3-point FG. MICH 21, NOVA 23
5:40: Abdur-Rahkman makes a layup. MICH 23, NOVA 23
5:24: Spellman makes both free throws. MICH 23, NOVA 25
5:00: Abdur-Rahkman makes 1 of 2 free throws. MICH 24, NOVA 25
4:47: DiVincenzo makes a 3-point FG. MICH 24, NOVA 28
4:24: Simpson makes a FG. MICH 26, NOVA 28
4:07: DiVincenzo makes a layup and a foul. DiVincenzo misses a free throw. MICH 26, NOVA 30
3:59: T.V. Timeout #4: MICH 26, NOVA 30
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3:20: Wagner makes a FG. MICH 28, NOVA 30
3:05: DiVincenzo makes a dunk. MICH 28, NOVA 32
2:50: Michigan is in the Bonus. While Villanova is in the Double Bonus. 
1:58: Spellman with a dunk. MICH 28, NOVA 34
1:24: Wolverines Timeout #1: MICH 28, NOVA 34
​:45.9: Simpson gets shot blocked by DiVincenzo who had the basket hold the ball. Villanova Ball! Michigan will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
:40: Brunson nails a 3-point FG. MICH 28, NOVA 37
:10: Wildcats Timeout #1: MICH 28, NOVA 37
:00: The end of the 1st Half. Michigan will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime:
MICH 28, NOVA 37

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: DiVincenzo (NOVA ) 18 points 
Rebounding: Wagner (MICH) 5 rebounds
Assists: 6 players with 1 assist

Halftime Thoughts:
DiVincenzo has stepped up his game for Villanova. 

2nd Half:
20:00: Michigan will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. Villanova will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor.
​19:30: Wagner with a layup. MICH 30, NOVA 37
19:10: Bridges with a FG. MICH 30, NOVA 39
18:48: Paschall makes a 3-point FG. MICH 30, NOVA 42
18:10: Paschall with a layup .MICH 30, NOVA 44
18:03: Wolverines Timeout #2: MICH 30, NOVA 44
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17:30: Simpson with a FG. MICH 32, NOVA 44
17:12: Brunson with a FG. MICH 32, NOVA 46
16:50: Wagner makes 1 of 2 free throws. MICH 33, NOVA 46
16:11: Spellman with a layup. MICH 33, NOVA 48
15:24: T.V. Timeout #1: MICH 33, NOVA 48
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15:24: Wagner and Spellman with the double technicl foul. 1st Technical Foul since Chris Webber's infamous timeout call in 1993 National Championship Game vs. North Carolina. 
14:36: Bridges with a 3-point FG. MICH 33, NOVA 51
13:39: Abdur-Rahkman hits a 3-point FG. MICH 36, NOVA 51
13:21; Bridges with layup. MICH 36, NOVA 53
12:33: Matthews with a dunk. MICH 38, NOVA 53
11:59: Jump Ball! Villanova Ball! Michigan will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
11:59: T.V. Timeout #2: MICH 36, NOVA 53
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10:51: Michigan is in the Bonus. 
10:51: Simpson makes both free throws. MICH 40, NOVA 53
10:51: Brunson now has 4 fouls.
10:36: DiVincenzo makes 1 of 2 free throws. MICH 40, NOVA 54
9:57: DiVincenzo makes a layup. MICH 40, NOVA 56
9:36: Wagner with a dunk. MICH 42, NOVA 56
9:07: Matthews with a layup. MICH 44, NOVA 56
8:48: DiVincenzo makes a 3-point FG. MICH 44, NOVA 59
7:56: DiVincenzo makes a 3-point FG. MICH 44, NOVA 62
7:48: Wolverines Timeout #3: MICH 44, NOVA 62
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7:35: Simpson makes a layup and a foul. Simpson misses a free throw. MICH 46, NOVA 62
7:24: Michigan is in the Double Bonus. Villanova is in the Bonus.
7:24: DiVincenzo misses both free throws. 
7:06: Abdur-Rahkman makes both free throws. MICH 48, NOVA 62
6:52: DiVincenzo makes both free throws. MICH 48, NOVA 64
6:40: Abdur-Rahkman makes both free throws. MICH 50, NOVA 64
6:11: Bridges with a 3-point FG. MICH 50, NOVA 67
5:37: Bridges makes both free throw. MICH 50, NOVA 69
4:46: Abdur-Rahkman draws the goaltend. MICH 52, NOVA 69
4:23: Wagner now has 4 fouls.
4;00: Both teams are in the Double Bonus.
3:48: Bridges with a 3-point FG. MICH 52, NOVA 74
3:32: Simpson with a layup. MICH 54, NOVA 74
3:21: T.V. Timeout #4: MICH 54, NOVA 74
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3:21: DiVincenzo makes both free throws. MICH 54, NOVA 76
3:09: Abdur-Rahkman makes a layup. MICH 56, NOVA 76
2:52: Paschall makes 1 of 2 free throw. MICH 56, NOVA 77
2:35; Abdur-Rahkman makes a layup. MICH 58, NOVA 77
1:58: Spellman makes a layu p. MICH 58, NOVA 79
​1:10: Wildcats commit a shot clock violation. 
:58.9: Teske with a dunk. MICH 60, NOVA 79
:10.7: Watson makes a layup. MICH 62, NOVA 79
:00: DiVincenzo dribbles the ball to end the game. 

Final:
MICH 62, NOVA 79

Villanova Wildcats are the 2018 National Champions. 

Final Leaders:
Scoring: DiVincenzo (NOVA) 31 points
Rebounding: Spellman (NOVA) 11 rebounds
Assists: Brunson/Spellman 2 assists

Final Thoughts:
For the first time ever a city has a NFL team that won a Super Bowl and a college basketball program win the NCAA National Championship. This year's edition of the Villanova Wildcats will go down as one of the greatest champions in NCAA MBK history. 

As for Michigan, they ran out of gas in this game. The Big Ten will have to wait another year to have a college basketball team to win the National Championship. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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Hello and welcome to the second of the 2018 NCAA MBK Tournament Game between Kansas Jayhawks and Villanova Wildcats. Both teams won their regions as #1 seeds. The Jayhawks are winners of the Midwest Region. While the Wildcats are winners of the of the East Region.

The Jayhawks were suppose to have one of their worst seasons under Head Coach Bill Self, but they manage to win the Big XII Regular Season, Tournament, and now they are in the National Semifinal. The Jayhawks made it to San Antonio with wins over Pennsylvania, Seton Hall, Clemson, and Duke.

Statistically the Jayhawks are led by Devonte Graham in scoring and assists. And Udoka Azubuike in rebounding.

​As for the Wildcats, they have been a favorite of many College Basketball Pundits and Fans. They won the Big East Tournament and have made it the National Semifinal. They made it to the National Semifinals with victories over Redford, Alabama, West Virginia, and Texas Tech.

Statistically the Wildcats are led by Jalen Brunson in scoring and assists. While Omari Spellman leads Villanova in rebounds.

It is the Kansas Jayhawks and Villanova Wildcats, coming up shortly.

Game Location: The Alamodome, San Antonio, TX

Possible Starting Lineups:
#1: Kansas Jayhawks:
G: D. Graham
G: S. Mykhailiuk
G: L. Vick
G: M. Newman
​C: U. Azubuike

#1: Villanova Wildcats:
G: J. Brunson
G: P. Booth
G: M. Bridges
F: E. Paschall
F: O. Spellman
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Kansas is in blue jerseys. While Villanova is in white jerseys.

1st Half:
20:00: Kansas wins the tipoff. Villanova will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
19:35: Azubuike with a FG. KU 2, NOVA 0
18:35: Paschall with a 3-point FG. KU 2, NOVA 3
17:52: Bridges with a 3-point FG. KU 2, NOVA 6
17:13: Spellman makes a 3-point FG. KU 2, NOVA 9
16:42: Brunson with a layup. KU 2, NOVA 11
16:18: Graham with a layup. KU 4, NOVA 11
16:00: Spellman with a 3-point FG. KU 4, NOVA 14
15:30: Paschall with a jam. KU 4, NOVA 16
14:21: T.V. Timeout #1: KU 4, NOVA 16
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14:15: DiVincenzo makes a 3-point FG. KU 4, NOVA 19
13:03: Gillespie with a 3-point FG. KU 4, NOVA 22
13:03: Jayhawks Timeout #2: KU 4, NOVA 22
12:27: De Sousa makes 1 of 2 free throws. KU 5, NOVA 22
11;55: De Sousa with a FG. KU 7, NOVA 22
​11:03: De Sousa with a layup. KU 9, NOVA 22
10:25; Newman with a layup. KU 11, NOVA 22
10:25: Wildcats Timeout #2: KU 11, NOVA 22
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10:13: Paschall with a 3-point FG. KU 11, NOVA 25
10:00: Vick with a FG. KU 13, NOVA 25
9:40: Booth nails a 3-point FG. KU 13, NOVA 28
9:14: Newman with a layup. KU 15, NOVA 28
8:43; Bridges with a 3-point FG. KU 15, NOVA 31
8:27: De Sousa makes both free throws. KU 17, NOVA 31
8:00: Brunson with a 3-point FG. KU 17, NOVA 34
7:17: Newman with a 3-point 5FG. KU 20, NOVA 34
6:52: T.V. Timeout #3: KU 20, NOVA 34

5:55: Azubuike with a jam. KU 22, NOVA 34
5:30: Brunson with a 3-point FG. KU 22, NOVA 37
5:15: Graham with a 3-point FG. KU 25, NOVA 37
4:59: Brunson with a 3-point FG. KU 25, NOVA 40
4:37: Vick with a FG. KU 27, NOVA 40
4:11: Graham makes 1 of 2 free throws. KU 28, NOVA 40
3:45: Booth makes a 3-point FG. KU 28, NOVA 43
2:57: T.V. Timeout #4: KU 28, NOVA 43
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2:27: Spellman makes a layup. KU 28, NOVA 45
1:42: Graham with a jump shot. KU 30, NOVA 45
:51: Brunson with a jump shot. KU 30, NOVA 47
:07: Graham with a jump shot. KU 32, NOVA 47
:00: The end of the 1st Half. Villanova will have inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime:
KU 32, NOVA 47

Halftime Leaders:
Scoring: Brunson (NOVA) 13 points
Rebounding: Spellman (NOVA) 9 rebounds
Assists: Brunson (NOVA) 4 assists

Halftime Thoughts:
Villanova is off to a fast start. They are shooting 51% from the field. And 50% from behind the 3-point FG. 

Wagner and Michigan Advance To National Championship 
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2nd Half:
20:00: Villanova will inbound the ball to start the 2nd Half. Kansas will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
​19:29: Mykahiliuk makes both free throws. KU 34, NOVA 47
18:55: Paschall with a Steph Curry 3-point FG. KU 34, NOVA 50
18:24: Jayhawks commit a shot clock violation. 
17:03: DiVincenzo with a layup. KU 34, NOVA 52
16:33: Paschall with a dunk. KU 34, NOVA 54
16:15: Azubuike with a FG. KU 36, NOVA 54
16:00: Paschall with a tipin. KU 36, NOVA 56
15:40: Graham with a 3-point FG. KU 39, NOVA 56
15:09: Paschall makes a 3-point FG. KU 39, NOVA 59
14:55: Graham makes a 3-point FG. KU 42, NOVA 59
14:12: DiVincenzo makes a 3-point FG. KU 42, NOVA 62
13:49: T.V. Timeout #1 KU 42, NOVA 62
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13:49: Newman makes both free throws. KU 44, NOVA 62
13:34; Spellman makes a 3-point FG. KU 44, NOVA 65
13:25: Mykahiliuk makes 1 of 2 freee throws. KU 45, NOVA 65
13:13: Spellman makes a jump shot. KU 45, NOVA 67
12:26: Newman makes both free throws. KU 47, NOVA 67
11:58: T.V. Timeout #2: KU 47, NOVA 67

11:45: Mykhailiuk makes a jump shot. KU 49, NOVA 67
11:25: Booth with a FG. KU 49, NOVA 69
11:11: Mykhailiuk makes a 3-point FG. KU 52, NOVA 69
10:43; Paschall with a jump shot. KU 52, NOVA 71
10:34: Azubuike makes a dunk. KU 54, NOVA 71
9:55: Newman makes 1 of 2 free throws. KU 55, NOVA 71
9:23; Newman makes a jump shot. KU 57, NOVA 71
8:46: DiVincenzo makes 1 of 2 free throws. KU 57, NOVA 72
8:12: Paschall with a jump shot. KU 57, NOVA 74
​7:58: T.V. Timeout #3: KU 57, NOVA 74

7:11: Paschall makes a jump shot. KU 57, NOVA 76
7:11: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing whether Paschall got the shot off before the shot clock expired. Shot overturned. No basket. 
6:40: DiVincenzo makes 1 of 2 free throws. KU 57, NOVA 76
6:08: Vick with a dunk. KU 59, NOVA 76
5:50: Spellman with a dunk of his own. KU 59, NOVA 78
5:39: Jayhawks Timeout #3: KU 59, NOVA 78
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5:34: Vick with a layup. KU 61, NOVA 78
4:56: Jump Ball! Kansas Ball! Villanova will have the Possession Arrow, in their favor. 
4:49: Graham with a layup. KU 63, NOVA 78
4;32: Bridges with a layup. KU 63, NOVA 80
4:00: DiVincenzo with a 3-point FG. KU 63, NOVA 83
3:42: T.V. Timeout #4: KU 63, NOVA 83
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3:42: Mykhailiuk makes both free throws. KU 65, NOVA 83
3:31: Newman makes a 3-point FG. KU 68, NOVA 83
3:28: Paschall with a dunk. KU 68, NOVA 85
2:48: Jayhawks are in the Bonus. 
2:48: Newman makes both free throws. KU 70, NOVA 85
2:47: Bridges with a layup. KU 70, NOVA 87
2:12; Brunson with a layup. KU 70, NOVA 89
1:54: Brunson with a layup and a foul. Brunson misses a free throw. KU 70, NOVA 91
1:54: Both teams are in the Bonus.
1:31: Graham with a 3-point FG. KU 73, NOVA 91
1:31: Jayhawks Final Timeout: KU 73, NOVA 91
1:08: Booth with a layup. KU 73, NOVA 93
1;01: Graham with a FG. KU 75, NOVA 93
:33: Newman with a layup. KU 77, NOVA 93
:32: DiVincenzo makes both free throw. KU 77, NOVA 95
:17: Sosinski with a jump shot. KU 79, NOVA 95
:00: The end of the game.

Final:
KU 79, NOVA 95

Final Leaders:
Scoring; Paschall (NOVA) 24 points
Rebounding: Spellman (NOVA) 13 rebounds
Assists: Brunson/Booth (NOVA) 6 assists

Final Thoughts:
Just a dominating performance from the Big East school from Philadelphia. Nova shot 55.4% from the field. And the Wildcats shot 45% from behind the 3-point line. As for the Jayhawks, they just were on the losing end of playing a hot team. 

Villanova will play Michigan for the 2018 National Championship on Monday Night. 

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

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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'. Tonight it is the First Round Of NCAA MBK Tournament, as the number one overall seed, Villanova Wildcats square off against the Mountaineers of Mt. St. Mary's.

Mt. St. Mary's is coming off a nail biter vs. New Orleans, in the First Four of the tournament. They are champions of the Northeast conference. The Mountaineers are lead by Elijah Long in scoring and assists, and Chris Wray in rebounds.

Villanova; the defending national champions, won the Big East regular season and Tournament. This season's Wildcats have the most wins by a defending champion (31). They are hoping to peak in the tournament. Wildcats are lead by Josh Hart in scoring and rebounds, and Jalen Brunson in assists.

It is Mt. St. Mary's and Villanova coming up shortly.


Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

Projected Starting Lineup:
Mt. St. Mary's Mountaineers (20-15):
​G. J. Robinson
G. M. Wilson
G. E. Long
F. C. Wray
​C. M. Sallah

Villanova Wildcats (31-3):
G. J. Brunson
G. M. Bridges
G. J. Hart
F. K. Jenkins
F. D. Reynolds

1st Half: 
20:00: Villanova wins the tipoff.  Mt.St. Mary's will have the possession arrow, in their favor. 
14:45: Mt. St. Mary's leading Villanova 5-0.  MSM 5, Nova 0
​14:38: T.V. Timeout #1: MSM 5, Nova 0
​13:40: Villanova gets their first basket.  MSM 7, Nova 2
11:23: T.V. Timeout #2: MSM 10, Nova 7 
11:23: Josh Hart has two fouls in the game, already.  MSM 12, Nova 7
​7:47: T.V. Timeout #3: MSM 16, Nova 11
5:44: Kris Jenkins will shoot 3 free throws for Nova.  MSM 18, Nova 16
3:10: T.V. Timeout #4: MSM 23, Nova 22
:45.9: Both teams are in the Bonus.  Both teams will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  MSM 27, Nova 28
:10.7: Villanova Timeout #1: MSM 29, Nova 28
​​:00: Nova finishes the half, with the lead.  Mt. St. Mary's will inbound the ball, to open the second half.  MSM 29, Nova 30

Halftime:
MSM 29, Nova 30

Leading Scorers:
MSM: M. Wilson, 13 Points
Nova: J. Brunson, 10 Points

​2nd Half: 
20:00: Mt. St. Mary's will inbound the ball, to start the second half.  Villanova will get the possession arrow, in their favor. MSM 29, Nova 30
20:00: Villanova dominating the bench points and in the paint.  MSM 29, Nova 30
17:16: Nova starting second half, with a 8-2 run.  MSM 31, Nova 38
16:51: MSM Timeout #1: MSM 31, Nova 38
​15:13: T.V. Timeout #1: MSM 31, Nova 40 
12;21: MSM Timeout #2: MSM 35, Nova 51 
7:41: T.V. Timeout #2: MSM 43, Nova 56
​6:50: Both teams with 5 fouls, in the second half. MSM 43, Nova 56
6:35: Mt. St. Mary's is in the Bonus.  Mountaineers will go to the line, to shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  MSM 45, Nova 56
3:50: T.V. Timeout #3: MSM 48, Nova 65
3:50: Villanova is now in the Bonus.  Wildcats will shoot 1-and-1, after every non-shooting foul.  MSM 48, Nova 65
​:48.6: Villanova benches Josh Hart, as it looks like Villanova will advance to the second round. MSM 54, Nova 74
:10.0: Both teams are in the Bonus Plus.  Both teams will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  MSM 56, Nova 76

Final: 
MSM 56, Nova 76

Leading Scorers: 
MSM: M. Wilson, 22 Points
Nova: DiVincenzo 21 Points, 13 Rebs. 

Final Thoughts: Well Mt. St. Mary's gave Villanova a 20-minute game.  However it is a 40-minute game.  Villanova was lead by Donte DiVincenzo, who had 21 points, 13 rebounds.  

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This is another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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