MBK: (10) OSU 71, Kent St. 52

COLUMBUS (AP) — No. 10 Ohio State withstood a furious second-half rally from Kent State and took a 71-52 nonleague win Monday night.

The Buckeyes (6-0) led by as many as 17 points early in the second half.

Kaleb Wesson had 17 points and six rebounds for OSU.