*****Ohio St vs Iowa Game Thread*****

[QChawks]

8pmBTN
Iowa -6.5
O/U 142.5

The buckeyes (17-10, 9-7) visit Carver to square off against the Hawkeyes (19-8, 9-7).

Just like Iowa, the Buckeyes are very up and down. It’s hard to gauge which team will show up week to week.

The Hawkeyes badly need this game, with likely only the PSU game left as favorites, the last week of the season is difficult.

72-67 hawks

 

[Palmerhawk]

Close game looms.
If mobley plays, we are in trouble, he is a sniper
But I think our luck holds, he is not ready and hawks squeak out a thriller:
Iowa 68 OSU 66.

 

[Franisdaman]

I demand that we win this game.

Thank you.

 

[Franisdaman]

Ohio State needs to steal a win tonight (they are currently the 1st team OUT of the NCAA Tournament according to ESPN). IOWA needs a win to hopefully get them off that 8/9 line that so many bracketologists have them on.

IF Iowa loses tonight & against Michigan and Nebraska (with a win at Penn State), what follows is likely what the B1G Tournament looks like. The winner tonight likely plays on Thursday of the BTT; the loser likely has to play on Wednesday.

1. Michigan (19 - 1)
2. Purdue (16 - 4)
Above Nebraska based on head-to-head record (1-0).

3. Nebraska (16 - 4)
4. Illinois (15 - 5)
5. Wisconsin (14 - 6)
Above Mich St based on head-to-head record (1-0).

6. Mich St (14 - 6)
7. UCLA (13 - 7)
8. Ohio St (11 - 9)
9. Iowa (10 - 10)
Above Indiana based on head-to-head record (1-0).

10. Indiana (10 - 10)

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[eyesofhawk]

HUGE GAME!!!!

 

[QChawks]

HUGE GAME!!!!

 

[Franisdaman]

$3 beer & $2 pretzels from 6:30 until 8:00

 

[BigOHawk1]

Make that a double demand and that Mobley sits as well.

 

[HawksRule25]

Let's go!

 

[HoggI74]

I'll be there, row 7, ready willing and able to stand up if necessary, just like I have since this crappy arena opened...

 

[LaQuintaHawk]

Ohio State needs to steal a win tonight (they are currently the 1st team OUT of the NCAA Tournament according to ESPN). IOWA needs a win to hopefully get them off that 8/9 line that so many bracketologists have them on.

IF Iowa loses tonight & against Michigan and Nebraska (with a win at Penn State), what follows is likely what the B1G Tournament looks like. The winner tonight likely plays on Thursday of the BTT; the loser likely has to play on Wednesday.

1. Michigan (19 - 1)
2. Purdue (16 - 4)
Above Nebraska based on head-to-head record (1-0).

3. Nebraska (16 - 4)
4. Illinois (15 - 5)
5. Wisconsin (14 - 6)
Above Mich St based on head-to-head record (1-0).

6. Mich St (14 - 6)
7. UCLA (13 - 7)
8. Ohio St (11 - 9)
9. Iowa (10 - 10)
Above Indiana based on head-to-head record (1-0).

10. Indiana (10 - 10)

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That Maryland loss absolutely killed us.

 

[Franisdaman]

That Maryland loss absolutely killed us.

wouldn't mind having that Minny game back, too.

 

[MAKhawks]

Ohio State needs to steal a win tonight (they are currently the 1st team OUT of the NCAA Tournament according to ESPN). IOWA needs a win to hopefully get them off that 8/9 line that so many bracketologists have them on.

IF Iowa loses tonight & against Michigan and Nebraska (with a win at Penn State), what follows is likely what the B1G Tournament looks like. The winner tonight likely plays on Thursday of the BTT; the loser likely has to play on Wednesday.

1. Michigan (19 - 1)
2. Purdue (16 - 4)
Above Nebraska based on head-to-head record (1-0).

3. Nebraska (16 - 4)
4. Illinois (15 - 5)
5. Wisconsin (14 - 6)
Above Mich St based on head-to-head record (1-0).

6. Mich St (14 - 6)
7. UCLA (13 - 7)
8. Ohio St (11 - 9)
9. Iowa (10 - 10)
Above Indiana based on head-to-head record (1-0).

10. Indiana (10 - 10)

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Another tournament that Iowa needs to avoid the 8 / 9 seed….

 

[Franisdaman]

Ohio State's (17-10, 9-7) last 3 games have been against ranked opponents. They beat Wisconsin by 17 & kept it close vs current #11 Virginia and at current #13 Michigan State.

Here were those results:

Virginia 70-66 Ohio State (Feb 14, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Virginia Cavaliers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAM game, final score 70-66, from February 14, 2026 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

Ohio State 86-69 Wisconsin (Feb 17, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAAM game, final score 86-69, from February 17, 2026 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

Michigan State 66-60 Ohio State (Feb 22, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAM game, final score 66-60, from February 22, 2026 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[HawkBall23]

Desperately hoping for a win.

But no frigging idea of what to expect tonight after these last few games.

 

[Ozzie89]

That Maryland loss absolutely killed us.

Ya get ready to settle in for the 11am game on Wednesday or Thursday at the United center

 

[BigOHawk1]

When do bball injury availability reports leak out? Mobley probably listed as questionable, he will then play and proceed to hit about 6 3's....

 

[BigOHawk1]

wouldn't mind having that Minny game back, too.

Same, yet as mentioned we had several guys sick including Bennett. Gophers hung around a long time last night vs. Michigan.

 

[DukeSlater]

Let's go!

"Pride goeth before the fall." So it has been written. And so I hope it shall prove true everywhere.

 

[DukeSlater]

Same, yet as mentioned we had several guys sick including Bennett. Gophers hung around a long time last night vs. Michigan.

Yup. Gophs only lost by 10 @ Ann Arbor. And, of course, NW came back to beat Indiana @ Bloomington. In addition, Baylor took #2 Arizona down to the wire. It's that box of chocolates thing.

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

Let's go!

That little showboating m'fer got exactly what he deserved!!!

Kidding, but wondering why Mom or Dad didn't step in, lol?

 

[Jonesy5960]

HUGE GAME!!!!

9-7

 

[Jonesy5960]

I'll be there, row 7, ready willing and able to stand up if necessary, just like I have since this crappy arena opened...

Down in front!!

 

[Dhawk98]

If anyone near IC wants to go, 2 tickets available, section JJ row 16 on the aisle. I’d be there if I weren’t sick. Selling less than face value. DM me if interested. Thanks.

 

[Hawksfor3]

That Maryland loss absolutely killed us.

 

[BigOHawk1]

Questionable for Mobley it is ..

 

[Iowameat]

Go Hawks!

 

[HawksRule25]

Uh oh ...

 

[BigOHawk1]

Their 7 footer is Out tonight..

 

[HawkBall23]

Relax everyone.

I saw a hawk land on a street sign across from the VA hospital right there in Iowa City this afternoon.

Might be ugly, frustrating and seemingly very much in doubt at times, but Iowa wins tonight.

Book it.

 

[2432Hawk]

Their 7 footer is Out tonight..

 

[2432Hawk]

Key Injury Updates (Feb 25, 2026):

• Christoph Tilly (C): Out vs. Iowa (calf injury).
• John Mobley Jr. (G): Questionable (hand/pinky injury).
• Devin Royal (F): Available (previously missed games).
• Brandon Noel (F): Listed as out with a foot injury.
• Josh Ojianwuna (C): Out; rehabbing a long-term knee injury.
• Mathieu Grujicic (G): Out due to illness.
• Gabe Cupps (G): Available (previously sat with a foot injury)

 

[Hawksfor3]

Relax everyone.

I saw a hawk land on a street sign across from the VA hospital right there in Iowa City this afternoon.

Might be ugly, frustrating and seemingly very much in doubt at times, but Iowa wins tonight.

Book it.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Walton, Comer, and Pfeifer are doing the nebby game. (Sounds like a lawfirm). Wonder who we'll get?

 

[Hawklove]

I hope our kids realize the importance of this game and don’t come out flat in the beginning

 

[MAKhawks]

Walton, Comer, and Pfeifer are doing the nebby game. (Sounds like a lawfirm). Wonder who we'll get?

If you were hoping for Lil Larry, your wish came true.

Larry Sciroto is of course one of the three.

 

[Hawksfor3]

If you were hoping for Lil Larry, your wish came true.

Larry Sciroto is of course one of the three.

I protest!

 

[MAKhawks]

I protest!

Is this the first time this year for Lil Larry? I don’t remember seeing him this season for an Iowa game.

 

[QChawks]

I’m gonna go on record saying that Nebraska gets bounced early in the NCAA tournament

 

[doughuddl2_rivals]

Start time 8:10

Dolph says there may be a lineup change tonight. Will wait till tipoff.