Kansas guard Ben McLemore reaches to defend against a three from Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Kevin Young can't get there in time as Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas puts up a three during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas center Jeff Withey looks for a block against Ohio State forward Sam Thompson during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Ben McLemore elevates for a dunk against Ohio State during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Elijah Johnson, right, applauds a dunk and a foul by teammate Kevin Young against Ohio State during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

The Jayhawks huddle up during a break in action against Ohio State during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas forward Kevin Young finishes a dunk and gets a foul from Ohio State center Amir Williams during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Ben McLemore extends all his limbs as he defends against an inbound pass from Ohio State forward Sam Thompson during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas center Jeff Withey turns for a shot against Ohio State during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Travis Releford pulls up for a bucket against Ohio State guard Aaron Craft during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug

Kansas guard Travis Releford puts up a shot prior to tipoff against Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. by Nick Krug