Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) shoots the ball over Villanova Wildcats guard Caleb Daniels (14) in the first half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Despite making it a close game in the second half, Ohio State couldn’t overcome Villanova’s big lead in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The No. 7 seed Buckeyes (20-12) fell to the No. 2 seed Wildcats (28-7) 71-61 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. After being down as many as 15 points at one point, the Buckeyes pulled within two points with just over five minutes left in the game. But the Wildcats never let the Buckeyes take a lead late. Ohio State vs. Villanova: Buckeyes rally late, but Wildcats deny Sweet Sixteen bid Kyle Young injury: Ohio State forward…
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