Ohio State withstands Kent State rally before winning 71-52

Kent State forward Phil Whittington, center, goes up to shoot between Ohio State guard Luther Muhammad, left, and forward Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Kent State guard CJ Williamson, right, shoots in front of Ohio State forward Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson, top, pulls down a rebound against Kent State forward Tervell Beck during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Kent State guard Antonio Williams, left, goes up to shoot in front of Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Kent State forward Danny Pippen, right, goes up to shoot in front of Ohio State guard D.J. Carton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Ohio State guard Duane Washington, right, drives in front of Kent State guard Troy Simons during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Kent State guard Troy Simons, left, goes up to shoot in front of Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)