"Iowa is outscoring opponents by 9.6 points per game with a +308 scoring differential overall. It puts up 75.4 points per game (187th in college basketball) and allows 65.8 per outing (17th in college basketball). Iowa connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (166th in college basketball), 1.4 more than its opponents (6.5)."
"The Hawkeyes are averaging 78.3 points per game this season in home games, which is 7.4 more points than they're averaging on the road (70.9). On the offensive side of the ball, Iowa has had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 69.2 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 75.4 it has put up over the course of this year."
"On Wednesday, in its most recent game, Iowa beat Maryland 75-64. With 19 points, Cooper Koch was its high scorer. Ohio State won its previous game versus Indiana, 91-78, on Saturday. Bruce Thornton was its top scorer with 25 points."
Iowa and Ohio State meet in the Big Ten tournament with Iowa entering as the No. 9 seed after defeating Maryland 75-64, led by Cooper Koch's 19 points. Ohio State, the No. 8 seed, won against Indiana 91-78 with Bruce Thornton scoring 25 points. Iowa maintains a +308 scoring differential, outscoring opponents by 9.6 points per game while averaging 75.4 points and allowing 65.8. The Hawkeyes shoot 35.2% from three-point range, connecting on 7.9 three-pointers per game. However, Iowa has struggled recently, averaging only 69.2 points over their last 10 games. The matchup occurs Thursday, March 12, 2026, at United Center and airs on Big Ten Network.
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