Images from Saturday’s game against Ohio State in Columbus.

photo 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson pushes the ball up the court late in the game against Ohio State guards Shannon Scott (3) and Aaron Craft (4) during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young gets excited during a Jayhawk run against Ohio State in the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas forward Jamari Traylor (31) and Naadir Tharpe celebrate a bucket against Ohio State late in the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey lines up between Ohio State defenders Amir Williams, front, and Aaron Craft during a free throw in the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford extends to defend against a shot by Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson drives against Ohio State guard Shannon Scott during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore soars in for a bucket and a foul from Ohio State guard Shannon Scott during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas forward Perry Ellis hooks a shot over Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore muscles in for a bucket against Ohio State guard Shannon Scott during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey reacts after blocking a shot by Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore swoops in to defend against a shot from Ohio State forward Sam Thompson during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore clenches his fists after a bucket and a foul against Ohio State during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson looks to an official after being called for a foul during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts with amazement after an Ohio State player was whistled for a blocking foul during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey has his shot blocked by Ohio State center Amir Williams during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young gets excited during a Jayhawk run against Ohio State in the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Ohio State head coach Thad Matta watches with dismay as time dwindles during the second half on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford signals a turnover in favor of the Jayhawks during the second half against Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.