| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 1 pts. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - John Collier (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Holland (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Rich Starner (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Harry Glovinsky (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Peter Morrison (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Iowa | Rich Starner inbounds the ball | 31-38 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:41 | Iowa | John Holland clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 31-38 |
| 19:39 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Richard Woodworth | 31-38 |
| 19:34 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson is hacked by John Holland - foul #1 on John Holland, team foul #1 | 31-38 |
| 19:11 | Ohio State | Craig Becton misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 31-38 |
| 19:10 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher pulls down the offensive rebound | 31-38 |
| 18:52 | Ohio State | The short jumper by Joshua Hudson is denied by Harry Glovinsky | 31-38 |
| 18:50 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson snags the offensive board | 31-38 |
| 18:36 | Ohio State | Craig Becton misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 31-38 |
| 18:34 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky gets the rebound | 31-38 |
| 18:23 | Iowa | John Holland is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on John Holland, team foul #2 | 31-38 |
| 17:57 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side but the foul's on Peter Morrison - foul #3 on Peter Morrison, team foul #3 | 31-38 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Eddie Hall (C) Peter Morrison | |
| 17:57 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the 1st free throw | 32-38 |
| 17:57 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher misses the 2nd free throw | 32-38 |
| 17:57 | Iowa | The rebound goes to Eddie Hall | 32-38 |
| 17:36 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 32-41 |
| 17:16 | Ohio State | Craig Becton is fouled on the floor by Harry Glovinsky - foul #3 on Harry Glovinsky, team foul #4 | 32-41 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Brian Ackerman (PF) Craig Becton, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Foley (SG), Richard Lockhart (C) John Holland, Harry Glovinsky | |
| 16:58 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher blows the layup | 32-41 |
| 16:57 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher gets the offensive rebound | 32-41 |
| 16:46 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 32-41 |
| 16:44 | Iowa | Eddie Hall pulls down the rebound | 32-41 |
| 16:21 | Iowa | Donald Hatcher is called for the reach on Richard Lockhart - foul #3 on Donald Hatcher, team foul #1 | 32-41 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG), Carlos Truitt (SF), Joseph Ladouceur (C) Joshua Hudson, Omer Zahniser, Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Iowa | William Blackburn (PG), John Holland (SG) John Collier, Rich Starner | |
| 16:10 | Iowa | James Foley is hacked by Carlos Truitt - foul #2 on Carlos Truitt, team foul #2 | 32-41 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG) Jesus Valdez | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 16:05 | Iowa | Richard Lockhart misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 32-41 |
| 16:04 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Joseph Ladouceur | 32-41 |
| 15:57 | Ohio State | Craig Becton misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 32-41 |
| 15:56 | Iowa | James Foley grabs the board | 32-41 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Lowery (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Carlos Truitt (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Brian Ackerman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Ladouceur (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - William Blackburn (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Holland (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Foley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Eddie Hall (fresh) 3 reb. C - Richard Lockhart (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:51 | Iowa | Eddie Hall misses badly on a turnaround from close range | 32-41 |
| 15:50 | Iowa | John Holland tips it but misses | 32-41 |
| 15:48 | Iowa | Richard Lockhart snags the offensive board | 32-41 |
| 15:34 | Iowa | James Foley misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing | 32-41 |
| 15:32 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Craig Becton | 32-41 |
| 15:09 | Ohio State | Craig Becton's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 32-41 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF) James Lowery, Carlos Truitt, Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Collier (PG), Harry Glovinsky (PF), Peter Morrison (C) John Holland, Eddie Hall, Richard Lockhart | |
| 14:54 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky comes up short on the jumper from the right wing | 32-41 |
| 14:52 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth grabs the defensive rebound | 32-41 |
| 14:45 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth makes the fadeaway in the lane set up by Omer Zahniser | 34-41 |
| 14:27 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky scores on a runner from the baseline and he's fouled by Richard Woodworth - foul #1 on Richard Woodworth, team foul #3 | 34-43 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Donald Hatcher (C) Craig Becton, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Iowa | Rich Starner (SF) William Blackburn | |
| 14:27 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky makes the free throw | 34-44 |
| 14:08 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson hits a jumper in the paint on a great pass from James Lowery | 36-44 |
| 13:42 | Iowa | Rich Starner misses the 3 from the right corner | 36-44 |
| 13:40 | Iowa | John Collier grabs the offensive board | 36-44 |
| 13:27 | Iowa | Donald Hatcher steals it from Peter Morrison | 36-44 |
| 13:08 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 36-44 |
| 13:07 | Ohio State | James Lowery tips it back up and in | 38-44 |
| 12:47 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky buries a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Peter Morrison | 38-47 |
| 12:42 | Ohio State | James Lowery hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Omer Zahniser | 41-47 |
| 12:39 | Iowa | John Collier's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 41-47 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Carlos Truitt (SF) James Lowery, Omer Zahniser | |
| Subs | Iowa | William Blackburn (PG), John Holland (SG) John Collier, James Foley | |
| 12:23 | Ohio State | Harry Glovinsky steps in front of the Carlos Truitt pass | 41-47 |
| 12:14 | Iowa | Rich Starner hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 41-47 |
| 12:13 | Ohio State | Craig Becton grabs the board | 41-47 |
| 12:00 | Ohio State | Craig Becton misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 41-47 |
| 11:59 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher hits the follow up shot | 43-47 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carlos Truitt (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Woodworth (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - William Blackburn (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Holland (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Rich Starner (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Harry Glovinsky (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Peter Morrison (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 11:53 | Iowa | Rich Starner comes up short on the driving attempt in the paint but he's hacked by Donald Hatcher - foul #4 on Donald Hatcher, team foul #4 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (SG), Brian Ackerman (PF), Joseph Ladouceur (C) Joshua Hudson, Richard Woodworth, Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Iowa | Eddie Hall (PF), Richard Lockhart (C) Harry Glovinsky, Peter Morrison | |
| 11:53 | Iowa | Rich Starner makes the 1st free throw | 43-48 |
| 11:53 | Iowa | Rich Starner makes the 2nd free throw | 43-49 |
| 11:32 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Rich Starner - foul #2 on Rich Starner, team foul #5 | 43-49 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Collier (PG) William Blackburn | |
| 11:32 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 1st free throw | 44-49 |
| 11:32 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 2nd free throw | 45-49 |
| 11:16 | Iowa | John Holland misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner but he's fouled by James Lowery - foul #1 on James Lowery, team foul #5 | 45-49 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser (SF) Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Foley (SF) Rich Starner | |
| 11:16 | Iowa | John Holland misses the 1st free throw | 45-49 |
| 11:16 | Iowa | John Holland makes the 2nd free throw | 45-50 |
| 11:16 | Iowa | John Holland makes the 3rd free throw | 45-51 |
| 11:01 | Ohio State | Craig Becton scores on a jumper from the right side set up by James Lowery and he's hacked by John Collier - foul #1 on John Collier, team foul #6 | 47-51 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG) James Lowery | |
| Subs | Iowa | Peter Morrison (C) Richard Lockhart | |
| 11:01 | Ohio State | Craig Becton makes the free throw | 48-51 |
| 10:39 | Iowa | Peter Morrison is fouled on the floor by Carlos Truitt - foul #3 on Carlos Truitt, team foul #6 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky (PF) Eddie Hall | |
| 10:21 | Iowa | John Holland travels with the ball | 48-51 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Richard Woodworth (PF) Craig Becton, Carlos Truitt | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 09:57 | Ohio State | James Lowery makes the shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Joshua Hudson and he's hacked by Harry Glovinsky - foul #4 on Harry Glovinsky, team foul #7 | 50-51 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | William Blackburn (SG), Eddie Hall (PF) John Holland, Harry Glovinsky | |
| 09:57 | Ohio State | James Lowery makes the free throw | 51-51 |
| 09:37 | Iowa | Brian Ackerman steals it from James Foley | 51-51 |
| 09:22 | Ohio State | James Lowery clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 51-51 |
| 09:21 | Iowa | William Blackburn snags the defensive board | 51-51 |
| 09:07 | Iowa | James Lowery takes the ball from Peter Morrison | 51-51 |
| 09:02 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson connects on the jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Brian Ackerman | 53-51 |
| 08:51 | Iowa | James Foley misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 53-51 |
| 08:49 | Ohio State | James Lowery pulls down the rebound | 53-51 |
| 08:41 | Ohio State | James Lowery connects on the jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Omer Zahniser | 55-51 |
| 08:18 | Iowa | John Collier scores on a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by James Foley | 55-53 |
| 07:56 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth misses short on a turnaround near the basket | 55-53 |
| 07:55 | Iowa | James Foley grabs the defensive rebound | 55-53 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SG - Joshua Hudson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Omer Zahniser (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Richard Woodworth (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Brian Ackerman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - John Collier (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Blackburn (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Foley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Eddie Hall (fresh) 3 reb. C - Peter Morrison (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 07:50 | Iowa | John Collier can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 55-53 |
| 07:48 | Iowa | Eddie Hall hits the follow up shot | 55-55 |
| 07:36 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 55-55 |
| 07:34 | Iowa | Eddie Hall pulls down the rebound | 55-55 |
| 07:29 | Iowa | John Collier comes up short on the shot from the left side | 55-55 |
| 07:28 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman pulls down the rebound | 55-55 |
| 07:13 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 55-55 |
| 07:12 | Ohio State | The offensive rebound goes to Richard Woodworth | 55-55 |
| 06:54 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 55-55 |
| 06:53 | Ohio State | The offensive rebound goes to Brian Ackerman | 55-55 |
| 06:45 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses badly on a floater from the left block but he's fouled by William Blackburn - foul #3 on William Blackburn, team foul #8 | 55-55 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Carlos Truitt (SF), Joseph Ladouceur (PF), Donald Hatcher (C) James Lowery, Omer Zahniser, Richard Woodworth, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Iowa | Jack Williams (PG), John Holland (SG), Rich Starner (SF), Harry Glovinsky (PF), Richard Lockhart (C) John Collier, William Blackburn, James Foley, Eddie Hall, Peter Morrison | |
| 06:45 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 56-55 |
| 06:45 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 57-55 |
| 06:27 | Iowa | John Holland's pass is intercepted by Donald Hatcher | 57-55 |
| 06:11 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson hits a driving attempt from the left block | 59-55 |
| 05:49 | Iowa | John Holland hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 59-55 |
| 05:47 | Iowa | Richard Lockhart hits the follow up shot | 59-57 |
| 05:24 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 3 pointer from the right wing | 62-57 |
| 05:11 | Iowa | Joseph Ladouceur is called for the reach on Rich Starner - foul #3 on Joseph Ladouceur, team foul #7 | 62-57 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG) Joshua Hudson | |
| Subs | Iowa | William Blackburn (PG), Eddie Hall (C) Jack Williams, Richard Lockhart | |
| 05:11 | Iowa | Rich Starner makes the 1st free throw | 62-58 |
| 05:11 | Iowa | Rich Starner makes the 2nd free throw | 62-59 |
| 04:54 | Ohio State | Craig Becton hits a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Donald Hatcher | 64-59 |
| 04:39 | Iowa | Rich Starner clanks a driving attempt in the paint but he's hacked by Carlos Truitt - foul #4 on Carlos Truitt, team foul #8 | 64-59 |
| 04:39 | Iowa | Rich Starner misses the 1st free throw | 64-59 |
| 04:39 | Iowa | Rich Starner makes the 2nd free throw | 64-60 |
| 04:20 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher buries a shot from the right block | 66-60 |
| 04:18 | Iowa | William Blackburn's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 66-60 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (SG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Brian Ackerman (PF) Jesus Valdez, Carlos Truitt, Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Collier (PG), James Foley (SG), Peter Morrison (C) William Blackburn, John Holland, Eddie Hall | |
| 03:57 | Ohio State | James Lowery throws a bad pass out of bounds | 66-60 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG), Richard Woodworth (PF) Craig Becton, Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Iowa | William Blackburn (SG), Eddie Hall (PF) Rich Starner, Harry Glovinsky | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SG - Jesus Valdez (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Brian Ackerman (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - John Collier (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Blackburn (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Foley (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Eddie Hall (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Peter Morrison (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 03:37 | Iowa | John Collier buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by William Blackburn | 66-63 |
| 03:23 | Ohio State | James Lowery comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane | 66-63 |
| 03:21 | Iowa | James Foley grabs the defensive rebound | 66-63 |
| 03:05 | Iowa | Peter Morrison hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 66-66 |
| 02:48 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth blows the dunk but he's hacked by Eddie Hall - foul #3 on Eddie Hall, team foul #9 | 66-66 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Joshua Hudson (SG), Donald Hatcher (C) James Lowery, Jesus Valdez, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Holland (SG), Rich Starner (SF), Harry Glovinsky (PF) William Blackburn, James Foley, Eddie Hall | |
| 02:48 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth makes the 1st free throw | 67-66 |
| 02:48 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth misses the 2nd free throw | 67-66 |
| 02:48 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher gets the offensive rebound | 67-66 |
| 02:43 | Ohio State | Harry Glovinsky steals the ball from Richard Woodworth | 67-66 |
| 02:37 | Iowa | John Collier hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 67-66 |
| 02:36 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher pulls down the rebound | 67-66 |
| 02:18 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket | 67-66 |
| 02:16 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson tips it home | 69-66 |
| 01:57 | Iowa | Rich Starner lays it up and in on a great pass from John Collier | 69-68 |
| 01:43 | Ohio State | Craig Becton misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 69-68 |
| 01:41 | Iowa | The rebound goes to Harry Glovinsky | 69-68 |
| 01:22 | Iowa | The jump hook by Harry Glovinsky is blocked by Donald Hatcher | 69-68 |
| 01:20 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher snags the defensive board | 69-68 |
| 01:01 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser drills a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Craig Becton | 71-68 |
| 00:41 | Iowa | John Holland throws a bad pass out of bounds | 71-68 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:16 | Ohio State | Craig Becton hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side but he's fouled by Peter Morrison - foul #4 on Peter Morrison, team foul #10 | 71-68 |
| 00:16 | Ohio State | Craig Becton makes the 1st free throw | 72-68 |
| 00:16 | Ohio State | Craig Becton makes the 2nd free throw | 73-68 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:11 | Iowa | John Collier misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 73-68 |
| 00:10 | Iowa | John Holland snags the offensive board | 73-68 |
| 00:08 | Iowa | John Collier makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by John Holland | 73-71 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:06 | Ohio State | John Holland is called for the reach on Joshua Hudson in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Holland, team foul #11 | 73-71 |
| 00:06 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses the 1st free throw | 73-71 |
| 00:06 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses the 2nd free throw | 73-71 |
| 00:06 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky snags the defensive board | 73-71 |
| 00:06 | Iowa | Iowa calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 73-71 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:01 | Iowa | Peter Morrison connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 73-73 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses short on a fullcourt shot | 73-73 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 3 stl. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - John Collier (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SG - John Holland (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Rich Starner (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. PF - Harry Glovinsky (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. 3 stl. 4 pf. C - Peter Morrison (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Iowa | Rich Starner wins the tip | 73-73 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:39 | Iowa | Rich Starner misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 73-73 |
| 04:37 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser pulls down the rebound | 73-73 |
| 04:25 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth buries a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Omer Zahniser | 75-73 |
| 04:07 | Iowa | John Collier misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 75-73 |
| 04:05 | Iowa | Peter Morrison snags the offensive board | 75-73 |
| 03:49 | Iowa | Joshua Hudson picks off the pass by Rich Starner | 75-73 |
| 03:33 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson is hacked by John Holland - foul #4 on John Holland, team foul #12 | 75-73 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman (PF) Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Foley (SG) John Holland | |
| 03:33 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 76-73 |
| 03:33 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses the 2nd free throw | 76-73 |
| 03:33 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher grabs the offensive board | 76-73 |
| 03:22 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher is hacked by Peter Morrison - foul #5 on Peter Morrison, team foul #13 | 76-73 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Eddie Hall (C) Peter Morrison | |
| 03:22 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the 1st free throw | 77-73 |
| 03:22 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the 2nd free throw | 78-73 |
| 03:01 | Iowa | Eddie Hall buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Collier | 78-75 |
| 02:32 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman is whistled for traveling | 78-75 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Carlos Truitt (SF) Craig Becton, Omer Zahniser | |
| Subs | Iowa | Richard Lockhart (C) Harry Glovinsky | |
| 02:28 | Iowa | Iowa calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 78-75 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF) Carlos Truitt, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Holland (SG), Harry Glovinsky (PF) James Foley, Richard Lockhart | |
| 02:23 | Iowa | John Holland can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 78-75 |
| 02:21 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Donald Hatcher | 78-75 |
| 02:01 | Ohio State | James Lowery misses long on a floater from the left side | 78-75 |
| 02:00 | Iowa | The rebound goes to Rich Starner | 78-75 |
| 01:42 | Iowa | Richard Woodworth takes the ball from Rich Starner | 78-75 |
| 01:22 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Richard Woodworth and he's fouled by Harry Glovinsky - foul #5 on Harry Glovinsky, team foul #14 | 80-75 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG) James Lowery | |
| Subs | Iowa | Richard Lockhart (C) Harry Glovinsky | |
| 01:22 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the free throw | 81-75 |
| 01:20 | Iowa | Iowa calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 81-75 |
| 01:04 | Iowa | John Holland misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 81-75 |
| 01:02 | Ohio State | Craig Becton grabs the board | 81-75 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 11 pts. 9 reb. 3 stl. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - John Collier (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. SG - John Holland (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Rich Starner (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. PF - Eddie Hall (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Richard Lockhart (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:56 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson is fouled on the floor by Rich Starner - foul #3 on Rich Starner, team foul #15 | 81-75 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (SF), Carlos Truitt (PF) Omer Zahniser, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 00:56 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses the 1st free throw | 81-75 |
| 00:56 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 82-75 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:48 | Iowa | John Collier loses the dribble to Carlos Truitt | 82-75 |
| 00:48 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 82-75 |
| 00:47 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson is fouled in the backcourt by John Holland - foul #5 on John Holland, team foul #16 | 82-75 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Foley (SG) John Holland | |
| 00:47 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson misses the 1st free throw | 82-75 |
| 00:47 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 83-75 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:45 | Iowa | Iowa calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 83-75 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF) James Lowery, Carlos Truitt | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 00:43 | Iowa | Rich Starner drills a 3pt attempt from straight away | 83-78 |
| 00:41 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson is hacked by James Foley in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Foley, team foul #17 | 83-78 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (SF), Carlos Truitt (PF) Omer Zahniser, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 00:41 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 84-78 |
| 00:41 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 85-78 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:35 | Iowa | James Foley is fouled on the floor by Joshua Hudson - foul #2 on Joshua Hudson, team foul #9 | 85-78 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF) James Lowery, Carlos Truitt | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 00:35 | Iowa | James Foley misses the 1st free throw | 85-78 |
| 00:35 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher gets the rebound | 85-78 |
| 00:33 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher is hacked by John Collier in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Collier, team foul #18 | 85-78 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (SF), Carlos Truitt (PF) Omer Zahniser, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 00:33 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the 1st free throw | 86-78 |
| 00:33 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the 2nd free throw | 87-78 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:30 | Iowa | Craig Becton is called for the reach on John Collier in the backcourt - foul #2 on Craig Becton, team foul #10 | 87-78 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF) James Lowery, Carlos Truitt | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 00:30 | Iowa | John Collier misses the 1st free throw | 87-78 |
| 00:30 | Iowa | John Collier makes the 2nd free throw | 87-79 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:27 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson is hacked by John Collier in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Collier, team foul #19 | 87-79 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (SF), Carlos Truitt (PF) Omer Zahniser, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 00:27 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 88-79 |
| 00:27 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 89-79 |
| 00:19 | Iowa | James Foley comes up short on the fadeaway from the baseline | 89-79 |
| 00:18 | Ohio State | James Lowery snags the defensive board | 89-79 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | Craig Becton runs out the clock | 89-79 |