ATHENS, Ohio -- Jason Carter scored 24 points, Doug Taylor had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Ohio beat Campbell 81-73 on Monday night.
Ohio led by 10 points with a minute remaining, but Isaac Chatman made a 3-pointer to pull Campbell within 78-73 with 24 seconds left. Ohio freshman Jason Preston made 1 of 2 free throws and, after Chris Clemons missed a 3-pointer, Taylor sealed it with two foul shots.
It was Ohio's 500th win in Athens.
Teyvion Kirk added 14 points and Preston scored 12 for Ohio (2-0).