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Buckeyes Set to Battle Hawkeyes in Iowa City Showdown

As the Ohio State Buckeyes prepare for their upcoming clash with the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its impressive performance trend. The Buckeyes have been on a winning streak, showcasing a potent mix of offensive firepower and defensive prowess.


Mar 5, 2023; Minneapolis, MINN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles while Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) defends during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Cornhuskers, Ohio State dominated with an 80-point finish, fueled by a remarkable 48 percent field goal accuracy and an even more impressive 43 percent from beyond the arc. Their aggressive defense led to 15 steals and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 29 points off them.


The Buckeyes' away game against the Spartans further highlighted their offensive efficiency; they shot an astounding 58 percent both from the field and two-point range while sinking an exceptional 91 percent of free throws. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at a healthy 1.87, indicating smart ball movement and decision-making.


Mar 5, 2023; Minneapolis, MINN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) shoots while Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) defends during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Even when they traveled to face the Golden Gophers, Ohio State's consistency didn't waver as they secured another win with strong shooting percentages: 46 percent from the field and a solid contribution from three-point land at 33 percent. Once again, they turned defense into offense by scoring 26 points off turnovers.


Ohio State's ability to control games has been evident not only in point margins but also in how they dictate play through assists — averaging over twenty per game in recent outings — while keeping turnovers relatively low.


Mar 5, 2023; Minneapolis, MINN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles while Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) defends during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

As we look ahead to March third's matchup against Iowa Hawkeyes at six o'clock Eastern Time (five o'clock local time), it will be crucial for Ohio State to leverage this momentum. Playing as guests at Carver-Hawkeye Arena could pose challenges; however, if past performances are any indicators, fans can expect another display of tactical execution both offensively and defensively.


Catch all the action live on FOX as these conference rivals go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams.

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