Final Score: (13) Ohio State 68, Iowa 58

Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Evan Turner matched a career high with 32 points, as 13th-ranked Ohio State defeated Iowa, 68-58, at Value City Arena.

Turner added seven rebounds and five assists for the Buckeyes (18-6, 8-3 Big Ten), who have won their last four games. Jon Diebler scored 12 points for Ohio State, which has won all 15 home games this season.

"I thought we took care of business today," Diebler said. "That's what we have to do on our own court in the Big Ten. We play a good Indiana team at their place, so we definitely have to watch our film from today and fix our mistakes and be ready for Indiana."

Eric May ged 16 points to pace the Hawkeyes (8-16, 2-9), who have dropped five of six. Aaron Fuller and Cully Payne scored 11 points apiece and pulled down 10 and five rebounds, respectively.

"We're playing against some of the top teams in the country," Iowa coach Todd Lickliter said. "When you're in our position you need to play as close to a full 40 minutes as you can and that's very physically demanding. I would say that we're definitely growing as a team."

Ohio State led by as many as seven in the first half and settled for a 32-27 advantage at halftime. Turner hit a jumper and Diebler knocked down a trey to stretch the margin to 41-29 less than four minutes into the second half.

The Buckeyes pushed the lead to 14 a few moments later when David Lighty made two free throws.

Iowa whittled the deficit to eight before Ohio State secured the win at the foul line.

Game Notes

William Buford totaled nine points and nine boards for Ohio State...Iowa's Matt Gatens contributed 10 points...The Hawkeyes still lead the all-time series, 75-72...Ohio State has won six of the last seven games against Iowa, including a 65-57 victory in Iowa City earlier this season...The Buckeyes have won 76 of their last 77 games against unranked opponents in Columbus.

02/07 17:55:11 ET