The Buckeyes’ lead ballooned to as many as 25 points in what has become a familiar sight on the road for Iowa. The Hawkeyes were not able to sustain the level of offensive and defensive activity needed to win on the road. Ohio State looked comfortable and was in clear command of the game.

The Buckeyes haven’t had the homecourt success of most Big Ten teams, and the Hawkeyes haven’t at any conference road successes this season.

The Hawkeyes are coming off another disappointing performance, losing 82-65 at Ohio State on Monday. Head coach Fran McCaffery's group has lost four of its last five games. Here's a look at the Big Ten Conference standings heading into this week: More: Iowa basketball whiffs on another chance to energize fan base,