Turner Scores 32 as No. 13 Buckeyes Handle Iowa

Ohio State's William Buford, left, dunks the ball against Iowa's Matt Gatens during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Feb 7, 2010 at 1:33 PM CST

Story Updated: Feb 7, 2010 at 9:40 PM CST

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Evan Turner matched his career high with 32 points, leading No. 13 Ohio State past Iowa 68-59 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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