EJ Liddell nets new career-high in Ohio State's win over Northwestern
After a lackluster showing in the loss vs. Indiana, Ohio State’s offense woke up in a big way against Northwestern. That included a crazy outing for star EJ Liddell.
To open the game, Liddell could not miss. He poured in 17 of Ohio State’s first 19 points while going a perfect 6-for-6 (5-for-5 from 3-point range) to open the game. That set the tone for what would be a 95-point showing for the Buckeyes.
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Ohio State needed every bit of that offense as Northwestern would not go quietly. The Wildcats answered time and time again before the Buckeyes finally secured the 95-87 win.
Along the way, Liddell set a new career-high for points. He hit 30 points for the first time in his career after setting his previous high at 29 points against Niagra.
30-piece! 🔥
That’s a new career high for EJ Liddell@EasyE2432 | @OhioStateHoops pic.twitter.com/RRrsq4YzmB
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) January 10, 2022
Liddell finished the win with 34 points on 12-for-20 shooting and 5-for-7 from 3-point range. He rounded out that performance with 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 blocks.
After the struggles of Liddell’s last 2 games, it was quite the breakout for Liddell vs. the Wildcats. Hopefully he’s able to keep that momentum rolling into Thursday’s road trip vs. Wisconsin.