Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, left, drives to the basket against Northern Kentucky's Eshaunte Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Northern Kentucky's Ethan Faulkner, left, tries to dribble past Ohio State's Aaron Craft during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Sam Thompson, right, shoots over Northern Kentucky's Ernest Watson, left, and Jalen Billups during the during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Northern Kentucky's Chad Jackson, left, looks for an open pass as Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Northern Kentucky's Jack Flournoy, right, tries to pass the ball around Ohio State's Evan Ravenel during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Northern Kentucky 70-43. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, top, shoots over Northern Kentucky's Jack Flournoy, left, and Ethan Faulkner during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Northern Kentucky 70-43. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Sam Thompson, left, saves the ball from going out of bounds as Northern Kentucky's Chad Jackson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Northern Kentucky 70-43. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)