Iowa Dominates Ohio State in 74-57 Victory

Hawkeyes hand Buckeyes decisive defeat in Big Ten matchup

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Iowa Hawkeyes handily defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 74-57 in a Big Ten basketball matchup on Wednesday night. Iowa's Bennett Stirtz led all scorers with 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while teammate Alvaro Folgueiras added 20 points and 5 assists.

Why it matters

This was a key conference game for both teams, with Iowa looking to solidify its position in the Big Ten standings and Ohio State hoping to bounce back from a recent slump. The lopsided result is a significant setback for the Buckeyes, who will need to regroup quickly to keep their postseason hopes alive.

The details

Iowa dominated the game from start to finish, shooting 54% from the field compared to just 39% for Ohio State. The Hawkeyes also outrebounded the Buckeyes 36-26 and scored 40 points in the paint. Ohio State struggled to find any offensive rhythm, committing 14 turnovers that led to 17 Iowa points.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa.

The players

Bennett Stirtz

Iowa's leading scorer with 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting.

Alvaro Folgueiras

Iowa guard who scored a season-high 20 points and dished out 5 assists.

Cam Manyawu

Ohio State player who scored 12 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with great energy and focus tonight. Our guys executed the game plan perfectly and it showed on the scoreboard.”

— Fran McCaffery, Iowa Head Coach (Iowa City Press-Citizen)

What’s next

Ohio State will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host Michigan, while Iowa will try to build on this win as they prepare to face Purdue next week.

The takeaway

This was a dominant performance by the Iowa Hawkeyes, who thoroughly outplayed the Ohio State Buckeyes in all facets of the game. The loss is a significant setback for Ohio State, who will need to regroup quickly to keep their postseason aspirations alive.