Lincoln gave Notre Dame its first real challenge in a few weeks but the Bulldogs still won by 10 points. Notre Dame advances to the Class 4 state title game for the second year in a row and will face the winner of the St. Charles West vs. Webb City semifinal contest. which will be up next here in Columbia.

Notre Dame 61, Lincoln 50, 2:47 left in the fourth quarter.

Notre Dame has built an 11-point lead here with 2:47. It has possession after just calling a timeout. The Bulldogs have also been moving the ball around well and taking time off the clock.

Notre Dame 52, Lincoln 47, 5:56 left in the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs cling to a five-point advantage with just 5:56 left. Stay tuned.

Notre Dame 47, Lincoln 40 end of the third quarter

Notre Dame built a seven-point lead over the third quarter. The Bulldogs have been doing a better job defending Justin Henderson, who had five points in the quarter. Henderson though looks to be cooling off a bit, missing a wide open 3-pointer with 16 seconds left.

Notre Dame 47, Lincoln 40, 49 seconds left in the third quarter.

Notre Dame 45, Lincoln 37, 2:47 left in third quarter.

Notre Dame has built an eight point lead with some strong full-court pressure defense. The Bulldogs are currently on an 8-0 run. The last two baskets were scored off steals.

Notre Dame 31, Lincoln 31 halftime

It's halftime here at the Class 4 state semifinal. One thing is for certain: if Notre Dame wants to win this game it has to find a way to slow down Justin Henderson in the second half. Henderson scored a scored six points in the final 1:16 of the second quarter to lead his team on a 6-0 run and knot the game 31-31. Henderson had 22 points in the first half, including six 3-pointers. The Bulldogs' defense must put more pressure on Henderson in the second half. Henerson averages 17.5 points per game.

Notre Dame is led by Ryan WIllen with 10 points. Austin Greer has eight points and Ty Williams has added six.

Notre Dame 31, Lincoln 25, 2:27 left in the second quarter

Wow. Ty Williams just caught fire. He used his soccer speed after collecting a rebound for a coast-to-coast layup. He also drew a foul and scored his free throw for the three-point play. Williams then nailed a 3-pointer to give his team a si- point lead.

Lincoln Prep 23, Notre Dame 20, 3:55 left in second quarter.

Lincoln Prep's Justin Henderson is putting on a shooting clinic. He has scored 16 of his team's 25 points, adding eight more so far here in the second quarter. He has been on fire from outside with four 3-pointers. The Bulldogs must put some pressure on him.

Notre Dame 16, Lincoln Prep 15, end of first quarter.

Notre Dame clings to a one point lead after one quarter. The Bulldogs must find a way to cool down Lincoln Prep's Justin Henderson who has eight points, including two 3-pointers. The Bulldogs have limited Lincoln Prepr's top player Beaumont Beasley, who had just one point in the first quarter.

Notre Dame 13, Lincoln Prep 12, 2:25 left in first quarter

Notre Dame leads by one point with 2:25 left in the first. Ryan Willen leads the Bulldogs with six points

I'm here at Mizzou Arena in Columbia getting ready to type out live updates of the Notre Dame vs. Lincoln Prep Class 4 state semifinal. It is my first time at Mizzou Arena. It's a comfortable place to watch a game. I'm used to a bigger college venue -- watching the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. But on the other hand, here at Mizzou you can see all the action from wherever you sit. No nose-bleed seats.