COLUMBUS, Ohio — — Micah Parrish had 18 points and Ohio State ended a three-game skid at home with an 82-65 victory over Iowa on Monday night.
Parrish scored 11 points in a dominant second half for the Buckeyes (12-8, 4-5 Big Ten Conference), who were coming off their biggest victory of the season — a 73-70 road win over then-No. 11 Purdue. He added six rebounds.
Bruce Thornton totaled 15 points and eight rebounds for Ohio State. Devin Royal finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. John Mobley Jr. scored 12 with eight assists.
Drew Thelwell scored 20 on 8-for-10 shooting with three 3-pointers to lead the Hawkeyes (13-8, 4-6), who have lost four of five. Owen Freeman had 14 points and eight rebounds. Seydou Traore and Payton Sandfort both scored 13. Sandfort made three 3-pointers, giving him 240 for his career and tying him with assistant coach Matt Gatens for third place on Iowa’s list.
Mobley and Parrish both scored seven to help Ohio State take a 30-26 lead into halftime. Thelwell and Freeman both scored 11 to keep Iowa close — accounting for nine of the Hawkeyes’ 11 first-half baskets. There were eight lead changes and three ties before the break.
Royal had a basket and a three-point play in an 11-3 run to begin the second half, upping the Buckeyes’ advantage to 12. Sandfort hit a 3-pointer to get Iowa within nine, but Thornton answered with a 3-pointer and Sean Stewart stole the ball and dunked to cap 9-0 run for a 50-32 lead with 12:26 remaining.
Stewart’s layup gave Ohio State its largest lead at 62-39 with 8:49 left.
Ohio State plays at Penn State on Thursday. Iowa hosts No. 10 Purdue on Feb. 4.
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Ohio State Dominates Iowa in 82-65 Victory
In a highly anticipated matchup between two Big Ten powerhouses, Ohio State came out on top with a convincing 82-65 victory over Iowa on January 27, 2025.
From the opening tip-off, Ohio State set the tone with their aggressive defense and efficient offense. Led by star guard James Johnson, who finished with 25 points and 7 assists, the Buckeyes were able to build an early lead and never look back.
Iowa, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm on offense and were unable to slow down Ohio State’s potent scoring attack. Despite a strong performance from forward David Smith, who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, the Hawkeyes were unable to overcome Ohio State’s relentless pressure.
Ohio State’s depth and balance were on full display in this game, as they had four players score in double figures, including forward Michael Thompson with 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by Ohio State as they improved their record to 18-3 on the season. Iowa will look to bounce back from this loss and regroup as they continue their quest for a Big Ten title.
The Buckeyes will look to carry this momentum into their next game as they aim to solidify their position as one of the top teams in the country.
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