COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – E. J. Liddell had 20 issues and eight rebounds to lead Ohio State to a 79-62 win of the Michigan State streak on Sunday.
Justin Ahrens added 17 for the Buckeyes (14-4, 8-4 Big Ten), who have three in a row and six out of seven.
Michigan State (8-6, 2-6) was hoping to recover from a shameful 30-point loss to Rutgers on Thursday after a long break for COVID-19. he commits fouls in the first half by making two of his 10 triple attempts in the frame.
Joshua Langford led the Spartans with 14 points. They shot a lousy 32. 1% on the team after managing 26% opposed to Rutgers.
The Buckeyes led 12 in part nine issues of Liddell and seven of Ahrens, adding a couple of three numbers. Five Spartans committed two fouls each in the initial table and this led to a reorganisation of the lineup.
The Spartans reached less than nine o’clock at 4:20 for playing, but their shot was worse, only 25% of their shots were hit in the part at the moment after looking promising with a 40% clip in the first half.
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Michigan State: The pandemic has been serious for the Spartans, who were fourth in the Top 25 of the previous AP this season, and are looking to locate their way back after a 20-day break and a 67-37 loss Thursday to Rutgers, a team. If the fall continues, the Spartans’ betting streak in 22 consecutive NCAA tournaments, the third-longest in the country, could begin to be threatened. They returned without Gabe Brown’s lead due to COVID-19.
Ohio State: Coach Chris Holtmann has the Buckeyes in the right direction with the contribution of many banking players. They have moved away from the unpleasant January blackout they have been sensitive to in recent seasons.
Following
State of Michigan: at number 7 Iowa on Tuesday.
State of Ohio: at number 7 Iowa on Thursday.
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