The 10th-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (17-14) are set to clash with the 15th-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (16-15) in the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Iowa appeared to be in solid form by mid-January, but the grind of conference play has taken its toll. The Hawkeyes started the season strong with a 12-4 record before dropping consecutive games to USC, UCLA, and Minnesota. They rebounded with wins over Penn State and Rutgers but stumbled through a rough stretch that included losses to Ohio State, Purdue, and Wisconsin. Since then, Iowa has managed just two wins in their last seven games, defeating Washington and Nebraska while falling to Maryland, Oregon, Illinois, Northwestern, and Michigan State. As a result, the Hawkeyes head into tournament play barely above .500 at 16-15.
Ohio State, meanwhile, has navigated an up-and-down season but remains on the right side of .500. The Buckeyes opened with a 9-4 mark before hitting a rough patch with losses to Michigan State, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Indiana. They responded with a 5-2 stretch that featured victories over Purdue, Iowa, Penn State, Maryland, and Washington, offset by defeats to Illinois and Nebraska. However, Ohio State has struggled to find consistency down the stretch, going 2-4 in their last six games, with wins over USC and Nebraska overshadowed by losses to Michigan, Northwestern, UCLA, and Indiana.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes: Date and tip-off time
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Iowa Hawkeyes will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Date | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT |
Venue | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
How to watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Buckeyes and the Hawkeyes on:
- Streaming service: Peacock
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Ohio State Buckeyes team news & key performers
Ohio State's biggest weakness lies in the paint, where they lack a dominant interior force. Aaron Bradshaw (7-1, 215) and Sean Stewart (6-9, 220) provide size, but neither has emerged as a game-changer down low. The Buckeyes, however, make up for it with an explosive offensive attack, putting up 79.1 points per contest while shooting 46.7% overall and 37.1% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 73.5 points per game but have been effective in limiting perimeter shooting, holding opponents to just 30.1% from beyond the arc—good for 14th in the nation.
Iowa Hawkeyes news & key performers
Iowa’s offense is powered by forward Owen Freeman, a 6-foot-10, 245-pound presence averaging 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. However, Freeman suffered a season-ending hand injury in early February, forcing 6-foot-8 forward Payton Sandfort to take on a bigger role. Sandfort has stepped up, contributing 16.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 40% from the field and 32.6% from beyond the arc.
As a team, the Hawkeyes boast a high-powered offense, averaging 82.3 points per game on 48.6% shooting, including a 37.7% clip from deep. Defensively, however, they’ve struggled, surrendering 79.2 points per game while allowing opponents to shoot 47.7% from the floor.