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Ohio State Forward E.J. Liddell Received Threatening Messages Following Loss to Oral Roberts, OSU Escalates Matter to Police

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell received threatening and vulgar social media messages from at least two different accounts following the Buckeyes' upset loss to No. 15 seed Oral Roberts in yesterday's opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Liddell tweeted images of multiple messages he received early this morning. (Unedited version)

Liddell

This is not me saying anything negative about Ohio State fans. I love you all dearly and Ive felt nothing but appreciated since the first day I stepped on campus.

— E.J. Liddell (@EasyE2432) March 20, 2021

Gene Smith released a statement via Twitter this morning condemning the communication and promising police involvement.