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Loyola Chicago's Lucas Williamson (1) shoots as other balls fly by during practice for the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Loyola Chicago plays Ohio State on Friday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
South Preview: Loyola, Sister Jean eyeing another March run

By Will Graves Mar. 17, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

Loyola Chicago's Braden Norris takes questions during a news conference ahead of the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Loyola Chicago plays against Ohio State on Friday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Ohio State Buckeyes 3/18/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Ohio State guard Jamari Wheeler, right, and forward E.J. Liddell head off the court after the team's 78-70 loss to Nebraska in an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Nebraska tops No. 23 OSU, Hoiberg's 1st win over ranked foe

By Jacob Benge Mar. 01, 2022 09:35 PM EST

Maryland forward Pavlo Dziuba, third from left, who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, is draped in a flag of Ukraine as he and his team stand for the United States national anthem prior to an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Russell, Ayala push Maryland over No. 22 Ohio State, 75-60

By Rich Dubroff Feb. 27, 2022 06:27 PM EST

Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) shoots over Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Rutgers won 66-64. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers scores last 10 points to stun No. 16 Ohio St 66-64

By Tom Canavan Feb. 09, 2022 09:48 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann cheers his team on against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell shines as No. 16 Ohio State beats Maryland 82-67

By Jacob Benge Feb. 06, 2022 03:20 PM EST

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

Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler, right, brings the ball up court as Penn State's Dallion Johnson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell scores 19, No. 16 Ohio St tops Penn St 61-56

By Jacob Benge Jan. 16, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Wisconsin's Chris Vogt (33) and Ohio State's Zed Key (23) go after a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 78-68. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 13 Wisconsin beats No. 16 Ohio State for 6th win a row

Jan. 13, 2022 09:18 PM EST

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) celebrates a teammate's three-point shot against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Branham has big night, No. 13 Ohio State gets OT win

By Eric Olson Jan. 02, 2022 10:32 PM EST

Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler (55) shoots during warmups before playing against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 07:46 PM EST

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, left, goes up for a shot over Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Ohio State won 73-55. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Liddell paces No. 21 Ohio State past No. 22 Wisconsin 73-55

By Jacob Benge Dec. 11, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Ohio State's Justin Ahrens, left, shoots over Towson's Nicolas Timberlake during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Young, Ahrens lead No. 21 Ohio State past Towson 85-74

By Jacob Benge Dec. 08, 2021 11:37 PM EST

Ohio State's Kyle Young, right, looks for an open pass as Duke's Joey Baker defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State ices out No. 1 Duke in final minutes, wins 71-66

By Jacob Benge Dec. 01, 2021 12:05 AM EST

Ohio State guard Jimmy Sotos reaches for the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Florida on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Appleby's buzzer-beater sends No. 23 Florida past Ohio State

By Mark Didtler Nov. 24, 2021 11:25 PM EST

Ohio State center Joey Brunk (50) fouls Seton Hall guard Jared Rhoden during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Seton Hall Pirates 11/22/2021

Nov. 22, 2021 06:32 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

Bowling Green's Joe Reece, center, drives to the basket between Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, and Zed Key during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio State Buckeyes 11/15/2021

Nov. 15, 2021 07:28 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

Ohio State's Malaki Branham, right, drives the lane against Akron's Mikal Dawson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 17 Buckeyes need late layup to beat Akron 67-66

By Jacob Benge Nov. 09, 2021 08:55 PM EST