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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ohio State got back in the win column Thursday as the No. 5 seeded Buckeyes held off Minnesota 79-75 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. The win sends the Buckeyes (19-8) to the quarterfinals where they will meet Purdue, the No. 4 seed, Friday at about 2 p.m. Ohio State used a balanced offensive attack to outlast the Gophers. Five Buckeyes were in double figures with Justice Sueing and Duane Washingtong Jr. leading the way with 16 points each. E.J. Liddell, who was named 2021 First Team All-Big Ten by the league coaches Tuesday, added 14. Kyle Young scored 11 and CJ Walker, playing in his hometown of Indianapolis, added 10 points, six rebounds and six assists. ....