US EditionStirtz Scores 22, Folgueiras Adds 20 to Help Iowa Beat Ohio State 74
Iowa’s 28-3 scoring run fueled by Bennett Stirtz and Alvaro Folgueiras led to a 74-57 win, outscoring Ohio State 44-18 in the paint, officials said.
- On Feb. 25, 2026, Iowa defeated Ohio State 74-57 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, overcoming an early 14-2 deficit with a 31-4 run.
- After falling behind 14-2, Iowa called timeout with 14:48 left in the half as Ohio State opened strong.
- Iowa's efficiency showed in 57% shooting and 15 of 17 free throws, outscoring Ohio State 44-18 in the paint and turning forced turnovers into points.
- The victory moves Iowa to 20-8 overall and 10-7 in the Big Ten, marking their first 20-win season since 2021-22 and significantly impacts Ohio State's NCAA Tournament hopes.
- Looking at perimeter shooting, Ohio State missed nine consecutive field-goal attempts and shot just 42% overall, while Iowa made 28% of its threes.
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Iowa men's basketball defeats Ohio State, 74-57
The Iowa men's basketball team reached its 20th win of the season Wednesday night by defeating Ohio State, 74-57. However, the Hawkeyes once again got off to a slow start. Within the first few minutes, Iowa trailed 14-2, but the game quickly changed after that. The Hawkeyes rallied off a 35-9 run to end the [...]
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The Morning JournalStirtz scores 22, Folgueiras adds 20 to help Iowa beat Ohio State, 74-57
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Bennett Stirtz had 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, Alvaro Folgueiras made 8 of 10 from the field and had a season-high 20 points and five assists, and Iowa beat Ohio State 74-57 on Wednesday night. Cam Manyawu had 12 points and seven rebounds for Iowa (20-8, 10-7 Big Ten) and Tavion Banks scored 10 points. The Hawkeyes shot 57% (27 of 47) from the field, 5 of 18 (28%) from 3-point range, and made 15 of 17 from the free-throw lin…
Iowa’s Dominant First Half Propels Them to a Commanding Victory Over Ohio State
In an electrifying basketball showdown, the Iowa Hawkeyes took command from the very beginning, establishing a considerable lead over the Ohio State Buckeyes that paved the way for their ultimate triumph. This victory not only highlights Iowa’s strategic prowess and offensive firepower but also exposes defensive vulnerabilities that Ohio State must address amid a highly [...]
Recap & Takeaways: Ben McCollum makes history, Folgueiras stars in front of brother as Iowa beats Ohio State
Iowa men's basketball improved to 20-8 overall with a 17-point win over Ohio State on Wednesday, making Ben McCollum the program's second first-year head coach to win 20 games.
Ohio State decisively beaten by Iowa, 74-57
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Bennett Stirtz had 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, Alvaro Folgueiras made 8 of 10 from the field and had a season-high 20 points and five assists, and Iowa beat Ohio State 74-57 on Wednesday night. Cam Manyawu had 12 points and seven rebounds for Iowa (20-8, 10-7 Big Ten) and Tavion Banks scored 10 points. The Hawkeyes shot 57% (27 of 47) from the field, 5 of 18 (28%) from 3-point range, and made 15 of 17 from the free-throw lin…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Strong first half helps Iowa pull away from Ohio State
Brian Stirtz had 22 points and Alvaro Folgueiras 20 when Iowa used a first-half surge to pull away for a 74-57 win over Ohio State in Iowa City on Wednesday.
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