Jan 27, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman (32) looks to score as Ohio State Buckeyes center Ivan Njegovan (17) defends during the first half at Value City Arena.

The Hawkeyes matched up with the Buckeyes once already this season, falling 82-65 in a Jan. 27 contest in Columbus, Ohio. Iowa graduate guard Drew Thelwell was the Hawkeyes' leading scorer in that ...