Ohio State calls police after E.J. Liddell got threatening messages following NCAA Tournament loss
Ohio State reached out to authorities after Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell received threatening messages following the team's first-round NCAA Tournament loss on Friday, according to ESPN's Myron Medcalf:
Liddell was the best player on the court for the Buckeyes on Friday. He notched 23 points, 14 rebounds and five assists in a 75-72 overtime loss to No. 15 Oral Roberts. However, he also missed a free throw in the final moments of regulation that would've given Ohio State a three-point lead and turned the ball over five times.
After the loss, Liddell received messages such as, "You are such a f---ing disgrace. Don't ever show your face at Ohio State. We hate you. I hope you die I really do." One fan also threatened to find Liddell and physically attack him.
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith warned Buckeyes fans to stop threatening Liddell or else they'd be hearing from the authorities:
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