Campbell's 22 second half points kept Kent State at bay in a statement win for Ohio
In a back and forth affair with a countless number momentum shifts, Ohio (13-7, 4-4) kept Kent State (15-6, 6-2) at arm's length and relied on its stars to carry it through.
Jaaron Simmons and Antonio Campbell faced some early foul trouble, but avoided fouls in the second half to help Ohio weather the storm and come away with a 72-61 nationally televised home win.
Kent State made it a point to assert themselves near the block on both ends, but Campbell worked through, around, and past Kent State near the bucket en route to a 28 point, seven rebound performance while Simmons finished just shy of a double-double with nine points and eight assists.