College basketball: Turner scores 32 as No. 13 Buckeyes handle Iowa

By Rusty Miller

Associated Press

Published: Sunday, Feb. 7 2010 5:44 p.m. MST

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Evan Turner matched his career high with 32 points, leading No. 13 Ohio State past Iowa 68-58 on Sunday and stretching the Buckeyes' Big Ten winning streak to seven.

Jon Diebler added 12 points for the Buckeyes (18-6, 8-3), who have won four in a row overall and seven of eight.

Eric May scored 16 points, Aaron Fuller and Cully Payne 11 each, and Matt Gatens 10 for the Hawkeyes (8-16, 2-9), who have lost four in a row and won just once away from home.

It was Ohio State's second win over the Hawkeyes in 12 days. The Buckeyes finished strong in Iowa City to win 65-57 on Jan. 27.

The Buckeyes moved to 15-0 at home this season, where they are shooting 54 percent from the field and 42 percent on 3-pointers.

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