Iowa, Ohio State face off in Big Ten Tournament

The Big Ten Tournament is set, with Ohio State facing Iowa in the first round on March 12. Ohio State earned the No. 10 seed after finishing the regular season with a 9-11 record in conference play, while Iowa secured the No. 15 seed after a crucial victory over Nebraska. In their previous matchup this season, Ohio State defeated Iowa 82-65, and the Buckeyes have historically performed well against the Hawkeyes in recent tournaments. Bruce Thornton leads Ohio State with an average of 17.5 points per game, while Iowa's Brock Harding is known for his strong assist numbers. The game is pivotal for both teams, as Ohio State seeks to improve its tournament prospects, and Iowa hopes to break a streak of losses to the Buckeyes in the tournament. The match will be broadcast on Peacock, with tip-off scheduled approximately 25 minutes after a preceding game.