Liddell leads No. 18 Ohio State to 70-45 win over Minnesota

Minnesota's Eric Curry, right, collides with Ohio State's E.J. Liddell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, center, tries to drive between Minnesota's Sean Sutherlin, left, and Eylijah Stephens during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Minnesota's Payton Willis, left, shoots past Ohio State's Kyle Young during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Eugene Brown, left, drives the baseline against Minnesota's Jamison Battle during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Zed Key, right, shoots over Minnesota's Eric Curry during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler shoots against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Zed Key, left, looks for an open pass as Minnesota's Eric Curry defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Malaki Branham, right, tries to dribble past Minnesota's Luke Loewe during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)