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Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell dunks against Minnesota in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Liddell leads No. 16 Ohio State past Minnesota, 75-64

By Dave Campbell Jan. 27, 2022 10:20 PM EST

Bowling Green's Cam Young, left, blocks the shot of Ohio State's Zed Key during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 19 Ohio State balanced in 89-58 win over Bowling Green

By Jacob Benge Nov. 15, 2021 08:48 PM EST

Ohio State's Malaki Branham, left, keeps the ball from Niagara's Jordan Cintron during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Nov 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Liddell scores 29, No. 17 Ohio State struggles past Niagara

By Jacob Benge Nov. 12, 2021 09:35 PM EST

FILE - In this March 11, 2021, file photo, Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) dunks over Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Ohio State opens on Nov. 9 against Akron, welcoming back fans to Value City Arena for the first time since 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 17 Ohio St looks to rebound from early tournament exit

By Jacob Benge Oct. 20, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Clemson Tigers 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) celebrates as against Ohio State takes the lead over against Purdue during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. Ohio State defeated Purdue 87-78 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten-toughened Ohio State back on track after late skid

By Dave Campbell Mar. 17, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) goes up for a dunk against Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 3 Illinois beats No. 9 Ohio State to take Big Ten title

By Michael Marot Mar. 14, 2021 11:41 PM EDT

Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) and Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) go up for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Ohio State ends skid, holds off Minnesota 79-75

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2021 05:58 PM EST

Washington State's Efe Abogidi (0) dunks against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes 3/11/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 05:10 PM EST

Illinois guard Adam Miller, bottom, passes against Ohio State forward Justice Sueing during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Dosunmu's return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 06, 2021 06:30 PM EST

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

Indiana guard Armaan Franklin, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, left, and guard Duane Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Liddell's 19 points power No. 4 Ohio St over Indiana 78-59

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 13, 2021 03:41 PM EST

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) and Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) grab for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette via AP)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Iowa Hawkeyes 2/4/2021

Feb. 04, 2021 09:20 PM 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

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

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

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 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