Ohio State Battles Iowa in Big Ten Matchup

Buckeyes look to earn another Quad 1 win on the road against the Hawkeyes

Feb. 25, 2026 at 11:22pm

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The Ohio State men's basketball team will travel to Iowa City to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten conference matchup on February 25. The Buckeyes are currently 1-9 in Quad 1 games, the highest level of competition, and will look to improve that record with a road win against the Hawkeyes.

Why it matters

This game is an important Big Ten conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their NCAA Tournament resumes. Ohio State needs to pick up more Quad 1 wins, while Iowa is hoping to defend its home court and continue its strong season.

The details

Ohio State is coming off a Quad 1 win that they earned while not playing, as another team's result moved the Buckeyes' previous game into that top quadrant. Now they'll try to earn another Quad 1 victory by taking down the Hawkeyes on the road. Iowa has been playing well as a team and passing the ball effectively this season.

  • The game will take place on February 25, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa.

The players

Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State men's basketball team is looking to improve its NCAA Tournament resume with a Quad 1 road win against Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa men's basketball team is hosting Ohio State as they look to defend their home court and continue their strong season.

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The takeaway

This Big Ten matchup between Ohio State and Iowa is an important game for both teams as they look to improve their NCAA Tournament resumes. The Buckeyes need to pick up more Quad 1 wins, while the Hawkeyes are hoping to defend their home court and continue their strong season.