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Ohio State beat Iowa 72–69 at a neutral site on Mar 12, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  IOWA | 30 | 39 | 69 |
  OSU | 34 | 38 | 72 |
Iowa HawkeyesOhio State Buckeyes| IOWA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Stirtz | 39 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 6-11 | 2-5 |
| Cooper Koch | 27 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Cam Manyawu | 22 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-0 |
| Kael Combs | 20 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Tavion Banks | 19 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-1 |
| Alvaro Folgueiras | 23 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Tate Sage | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Isaia Howard | 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Brendan Hausen | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Trevin Jirak | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 69 | 22 | 16 | 22-44 | 10-21 |
| OSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Thornton | 38 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 10-14 | 2-4 |
| John Mobley Jr. | 37 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3-9 | 3-8 |
| Amare Bynum | 37 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5-10 | 0-3 |
| Christoph Tilly | 29 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| Devin Royal | 26 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| Taison Chatman | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Ivan Njegovan | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gabe Cupps | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Colin White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 72 | 20 | 17 | 26-47 | 6-20 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
IOWA offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · OSU defense in 1
OSU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · IOWA defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
IOWAOSUExpected pace: about 65 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
IOWAOSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Stirtz | 39.8 | 22.9 | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Cooper Koch | 30.0 | 7.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Tavion Banks | 26.6 | 11.5 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Kael Combs | 25.1 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Alvaro Folgueiras | 21.9 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Cam Manyawu | 20.7 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 1.1 |
| Isaia Howard | 18.1 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Tate Sage | 13.6 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Thornton | 36.4 | 19.7 | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| John Mobley Jr. | 34.4 | 18.7 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Devin Royal | 33.4 | 14.0 | 5.3 | 1.4 |
| Amare Bynum | 30.3 | 9.9 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
| Christoph Tilly | 24.8 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Taison Chatman | 19.4 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Ivan Njegovan | 13.3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Puff Johnson | 12.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
IOWA offenseper gameOSU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
IOWAForAgainst47% of IOWA's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
OSUForAgainst48% of OSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
IOWA 5series5 OSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | IOWA 69 | OSU 72 | OSU+3 | +3 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | OSU 57 | IOWA 74 | IOWA+17 | +17 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | IOWA 77 | OSU 70 | IOWA+7 | +7 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | IOWA 65 | OSU 82 | OSU+17 | +17 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | OSU 90 | IOWA 78 | OSU+12 | +12 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | OSU 77 | IOWA 79 | IOWA+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2023 | OSU 73 | IOWA 69 | OSU+4 | +4 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | OSU 75 | IOWA 92 | IOWA+17 | +17 |
| Jan 21, 2023 | IOWA 77 | OSU 93 | OSU+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2022 | IOWA 75 | OSU 62 | IOWA+13 | +13 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
