OHIO STATE BUCKEYES NEWS

E.J. Liddell out for indefinite time with non-COVID illness The Ohio State basketball team suffered a blow in the personnel department of the men’s basketball program Friday. According to a release fr...

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

No. 22 Ohio State battles Cleveland St.

No. 22 Ohio State hosts Cleveland State in an early season matchup

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoops Tracker: Following OSU basketball signees, key prospects We will try and keep track of Ohio State's basketball verbal commitments as well as the key prospects in the season ahead.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Sidelined indefinitely Liddell will miss an indefinite period of time due to a non-COVID-19 illness, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The report didn't specify exactly what Liddell is dealing with but the sophomore appears headed for a lengthy stay on the sidelines regardless. It's an unfortunate development for Liddell, who has averaged 15.5 points and 7.5 boards per game through the first four and is coming off his best showing and first double-double of the season versus Notre Dame. With Liddell out of the picture, Musa Jallow may be the most logical candidate to join the starting five after recently returning from an ankle injury. Seth Towns (knee) could also be in line for a major role if he can return soon.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

College athletes, Trail Blazers, are most tested in Oregon for coronavirus. Many ask: Why not hospital workers? The 285 players on the UO and OSU football and basketball teams get tested 6 times each week, while most hospital workers receive none.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Ohio State men’s basketball player Seth Towns has long been outspoken about social justice “Wait, is that … Seth?” Dr. Sybil Brown was peering at her television, watching the local nightly news and its coverage of the...

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Liddell, Jallow sparked Ohio State in different ways vs. Irish The Buckeyes got different, but important, contributions from two key players against Notre Dame.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Where does Ohio State stand after four games? Where do things stand with Ohio State after four games?

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores 16 against Notre Dame Walker totaled 16 points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes in Tuesday's 90-85 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Walker wasn't particularly efficient from the floor in Tuesday's win, but he was productive from the charity stripe to post his fourth double-digit scoring total in as many games. He's averaging 12.5 points and 4.3 assists over 30.5 minutes per contest to begin the 2020-21 season.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient from perimeter Ahrens had 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound, one steal and one block over 20 minutes in Tuesday's 90-85 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Ahrens hasn't seen much playing time for the Buckeyes to begin the season, but he's generated some scoring while shooting 52.9 percent from three-point range. The junior is averaging 6.8 points over 13.5 minutes per game this year.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts second career double-double Liddell logged 19 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, three steals, three blocks and one assist over 31 minutes in Tuesday's 90-85 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Liddell set career-high marks in both scoring and rebounds in Tuesday's win, and he picked up the second double-double of his career against Notre Dame. The 6-foot-7 forward has taken on a starting role over the first four games of his sophomore year, averaging 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds over 27.3 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Seth Towns kneels during national anthem to honor late friend Casey Goodson Ohio State Buckeyes' Seth Towns protested the police killing of 23-year-old Casey Goodson in Columbus by kneeling during the national anthem...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Buckeyes past feisty Irish SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — E.J. Liddell led five Ohio State players in double figures with 19 points as the 22nd-ranked Buckeyes rallied from 1...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

E.J. Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Ohio State basketball past feisty Irish E.J. Liddell led five Ohio State players in double figures with 19 points as the 22nd-ranked Buckeyes rallied from 11 points down in the sec...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Buckeyes past feisty Irish SOUTH BEND, Ind. - E.J. Liddell led five Ohio State players in double figures with 19 points as the 22nd-ranked Buckeyes rallied from 11 poi...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Buckeyes past feisty Irish

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from ankle injury Jallow (ankle) had seven points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and a steal across 22 minutes off the bench Tuesday against Notre Dame.

Impact Jallow was able to participate in pregame warmups but was ultimately left out of the starting five, though he did see more minutes than any other Ohio State reserve. It's the junior's first game action since the opener, where he was limited to just 13 minutes. Given the usage here, Jallow appears to be in the clear with conference play on the horizon.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State getting used to 'new normal' in college basketball The Buckeye hoops team is quickly finding out what this season is all about.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ohio State vs Notre Dame Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball Game Ohio State vs Notre Dame Basketball Game Info ACC/Big Ten Challenge No. 22 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0, 0-0 Away) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Not warming Tuesday Towns (knee) was not warming up with the team ahead of Tuesday's game against Notre Dame, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Towns was deemed to be a game-time call, but it's not looking good. Towns participated in warmups last week and still did not take the court. There still remains no timetable for the senior's return. He hasn't played since the 2017-18 campaign.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up with team Jallow (ankle) is warming up with the team ahead of Tuesday's game against Notre Dame, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Jallow was reported to be a game-time decision for this contest, so the fact that he is going through warmups in an encouraging sign. Jallow had been in a walking boot last week, but clearly the coaching staff has been encouraged by the progress they have seen.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Tuesday Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann said Jallow (ankle) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest at Notre Dame, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Jallow has been sidelined for Ohio State's past two games on account of a right ankle injury that had confined him to a walking boot, but the Buckeyes have apparently been encouraged by the progress that he's made in recent days. He'll presumably be re-evaluated later in the afternoon and perhaps during pregame warmups before the Buckeyes make a call on his status ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Holtmann also labeled forward Seth Towns (knee) as a game-time call for Tuesday's contest.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann said Towns (knee) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest at Notre Dame, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Towns took part in pregame warmups ahead of Ohio State's last game Wednesday against Morehead State before ultimately siting out the 77-44 win, but he should have a better chance at suiting up versus Notre Dame. If he gains clearance to play, the graduate transfer from Harvard would be playing for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign after myriad injuries sidelined him for the past two seasons.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chat Wrap: OSU's options; tailback rotation; Michigan thoughts Ohio State fans had a ton of questions on Monday night, including whether there will be a Michigan game, how younger players can get more in...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Buckeyes Must State Case In 'The Game'

Ohio State is not just facing Michigan on Saturday, the Buckeyes are trying to add a key section to their playoff résumé, writes RJ Young.

DECEMBER 7, 2020