Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, left, fights for a rebound with Purdue guard Ethan Morton (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022.AP COLUMBUS, Ohio — An argument can be made that Purdue’s best offensive weapons weren’t in its starting lineup when it knocked off the Ohio State basketball team, 81-78, in West Lafayette, Ind., on Sunday afternoon. Purdue coach Matt Painter has a roster featuring four players averaging 12-plus points and is choosing to only start two of them, and neither is the team’s leading scorer. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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