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Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume

By Larry Lage Feb. 26, 2021 12:37 AM EST

Ohio State's CJ Walker (13) shoots on Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
No. 4 Ohio State tops Penn State 92-82 for 7th straight win

By Travis Johnson Feb. 18, 2021 10:42 PM EST

Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, is fouled by Ohio State forward Seth Towns during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Young's 18 points help No. 4 Ohio State top Maryland 73-65

By David Ginsburg Feb. 09, 2021 12:14 AM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) makes a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Balanced Ohio State rallies past Iowa in Top-10 matchup

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 04, 2021 09:19 PM EST

Ohio State's CJ Walker and Wisconsin's Brad Davison go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Liddell helps No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 10 Wisconsin 74-62

By Steve Megargee Jan. 23, 2021 06:27 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Zed Key during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ivey's late 3 finishes Purdue's rally past No. 15 Ohio State

By Nicole Kraft Jan. 19, 2021 09:14 PM EST

Ohio State Head Coach Chris Holtmann looks on from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Liddell, No. 21 Ohio St power past No. 14 Illinois 87-81

By Terry Towery Jan. 16, 2021 04:05 PM EST

Northwestern's Pete Nance, right, posts up against Ohio State's E.J. Liddell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Washington scores 23 as Ohio State tops Northwestern

By Nicole Kraft Jan. 13, 2021 10:03 PM EST

Rutgers guard Aiden Terry (25) drives to the basket past Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 79-68. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington scores 17, Ohio State tops No. 15 Rutgers 79-68

By Matt Sugam Jan. 09, 2021 03:00 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to shoot over Northwestern forward Pete Nance, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 87-72. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa-Minnesota rematch looms; Dickinson shining for Michigan

By Noah Trister Jan. 07, 2021 03:53 AM EST

Ohio State's Justice Sueing, left, gets off a pass despite a collision with Minnesota's Liam Robbins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Robbins leads No. 21 Minnesota past No. 25 Ohio State 77-60

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2021 08:02 PM EST

Ohio State's Duane Washington, right, shoots next to Nebraska's Dalano Banton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 25 Buckeyes use balanced scoring, beat Nebraska 90-54

By Nicole Kraft Dec. 30, 2020 08:57 PM EST

Northwestern forward Miller Kopp (10) and forward Pete Nance (22) celebrate their win against Ohio State after an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Kopp scores 23, Northwestern beats No. 23 Ohio State 71-70

By Sarah Trotto Dec. 26, 2020 04:44 PM EST

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, left, dunks next to Rutgers center Myles Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Washington leads No. 23 OSU's rally past No. 11 Rutgers

By Steve Helwagen Dec. 23, 2020 07:03 PM EST

Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr., left, drives against UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Liddell returns, No. 20 Ohio State tops UCLA 77-70

By Brian Dulik Dec. 19, 2020 07:29 PM EST

Ohio State center Zed Key (23) gos up for a shot over Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Williams, Hunter lead Purdue past No. 20 Ohio State 67-60

By Michael Marot Dec. 16, 2020 09:49 PM EST

Ohio State's Zed Key, right, shoots over Cleveland State's Deante Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 22 Ohio State holds off Cleveland State 67-61

By Steve Helwagen Dec. 13, 2020 06:33 PM EST

Notre Dame's Dane Goodwin (23) shoots a 3-pointer in front of Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. Ohio State won 90-85. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Buckeyes past feisty Irish

By John Fineran Dec. 08, 2020 10:03 PM EST

Ohio State guard CJ Walker, right, and Morehead State forward Johni Broome wrestle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 23 Ohio St pulls away, routs Morehead State 77-44

By Steve Helwagen Dec. 02, 2020 07:42 PM EST

Ohio State's Duane Washington, right, drives to the basket against UMass-Lowell's Bryce Daley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 23 Ohio State rallies past UMass-Lowell in 2nd half

By Steve Helwagen Nov. 29, 2020 03:03 PM EST