Columbus, Ohio — Iowa bounced back in a big way at Ohio State.
Gary Dolphin on the Hawkeye Network. Luka Garza scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and the ninth ranked Hawkeyes pulled away down the stretch to beat the fourth ranked Buckeyes 73-57, their first win over a top five team this season.
After being limited to four assists in a lopsided loss at Michigan the Hawkeyes recorded 19 assists on 29 baskets.
The Hawkeyes responded after the Buckeyes cut a 14 point deficit to two, something they were unable to do in the first meeting with the Buckeyes in Iowa City.
Iowa coach Fran McCaffery was proud of the way his team responded to Ohio State’s run.
Without Jack Nunge, sophomore guard Joe Toussaint got more minutes and responded with seven assists and was a big factor on defense.
The Hawkeyes move into third in the Big Ten with a record of 12-6. They host Nebraska Thursday.
