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Ohio State junior forward E.J. Liddell takes a fadeaway jump shot during Sunday’s Ohio State-Northwestern game. Ohio State won 95-87. Credit: Gabe Haferman | Assistant Photo Editor Although the No. 13 Buckeyes were without their head coach Chris Holtmann Sunday, Ohio State got back in the column with a 95-87 victory over Northwestern. Junior forward E.J. Liddell helped first-time head coach Jake Diebler earn a win in his emergency debut — with Holtmann in COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Belleville, Illinois, native connected on his first six shots en route to a career-best 34-point performance on 12-for-20 shooting. Liddell had 17 points within the game’s first six minutes and was a flamethrower from beyond the arc, draining five 3-pointers on seven attempts. He also dished out two assists. Defensively, Liddell turned away five shots — four of which came in the first half. Liddell’s hot start lifted the Buckeyes…
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