COL BKB: Ohio State 76, Iowa 47

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Jared Sullinger pumped in 28 points Saturday and No. 7 Ohio State stifled Iowa 76-47 in a Big Ten Conference contest.

Sullinger went 13-of-18 from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and recorded four steals for the Buckeyes (15-2, 3-1 Big Ten), who won a second straight conference tilt following a loss to Indiana.

Sullinger and J.D. Weatherspoon closed the first half with slam dunks, giving Ohio State a 28-19 advantage, and the Buckeyes then opened the final 20 minutes with a 10-2 run to ice the victory.

Deshaun Thomas netted 10 points and William Buford added 11 rebounds, eight points and five assists for Ohio State.

The Hawkeyes (10-7, 2-2) were led by Eric May with nine points.