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Ohio State Buckeyes Set to Battle Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

As the Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a significant role. The Buckeyes have been showing strong performances in their past games, indicating that they are in good form as they head into this matchup.


Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Isaac Likekele (13) shoots against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game, Ohio State dominated with a convincing 78-36 victory over the Privateers. The team showcased an impressive shooting performance with a field goal percentage of 44 and was particularly effective from the free-throw line, hitting 78 percent of their shots. Their ability to convert opportunities into points was evident as they scored 20 second-chance points and capitalized on turnovers with 17 points off them.


Another notable aspect of the Buckeyes' play has been their rebounding prowess. They outrebounded their opponents by a significant margin, pulling down 49 rebounds compared to the Privateers' 28. This rebounding strength could be crucial against Iowa, as controlling the boards often leads to additional scoring opportunities and limits opponents' chances.


Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Isaac Likekele (13) looks to pass the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery (22) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Assists have also been a highlight for Ohio State; in one of their previous games, they dished out an impressive total of 21 assists which shows that they are playing cohesively as a unit. This level of teamwork will be essential when facing an opponent like Iowa on their home court.


However, it's not just about offense for Ohio State; defensively, they've managed to keep turnovers low while forcing more from their adversaries. In these past performances, we've seen them maintain assist-to-turnover ratios above one – an indicator of smart ball handling and disciplined play.


Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) dribbles against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for February 3rd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Fans looking forward to catching all the action can tune into Fox Sports 1 for live coverage. With both teams eager to assert themselves on court, this is set up to be an exciting contest that no fan should miss.

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