Luka Garza had 24 points and pulling down 10 rebounds in Iowa’s 73-57 win over the Buckeyes. The Hawkeyes (18-7, 12-6 Big Ten), who have won five of six with two games remaining in their regular season.
E.J. Liddell had 15 points and Justice Sueing scored 10 for the Buckeyes (18-7, 12-7). Recently projected as a No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed, they’ve lost three games in eight days.
“They clearly outplayed us, outperformed us, outcoached us,” Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann said. “We’ve got to get back to work.”
Ohio State finishes the regular season against No. 5 Illinois at home on Saturday.