Adam Jardy | Buckeye Xtra Ohio State fell out of the nation’s top 25 following Sunday’s 77-60 loss at Minnesota. In search of combinations that worked, Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann substituted more liberally than at any other point this season. Foul troubles, injuries and an uneven week of practice all contributed. More: Quietly, CJ Walker battles thumb injury as Ohio State continues Big Ten play Here’s how it all unfolded. *The Buckeyes went with the same starters for a fifth straight game: CJ Walker and Duane Washington Jr. as the guards, Justice Sueing and E.J. Liddell as forwards and Kyle Young at center. That group had played only seven minutes, scoring six points and allowing six, in the previous game’s blowout win against Nebraska. This lineup entered the game having played 27:47 in Big Ten play, scoring 43 points and allowing 37. Overall, it was plus-51 (166 points scored, 115…
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