TULSA, Okla. — If Ohio State wants any chance of moving past the first round of the NCAA Tournament it’ll have to do so on the defensive end. That will start by slowing down Iowa State’s four players averaging in double figures, putting an emphasis on perimeter defense. “We got to make sure we bring our defensive hat tomorrow and be ready for anything,” C.J. Jackson said. “We know offensively they play well together, they have really good chemistry and had an unbelievable year, especially in the Big 12. We got to come ready and prepared and prepare our game plan for the rest of tonight and tomorrow, we should be ready.” Ohio State has only faced three teams — Iowa, Purdue and UCLA — this season ranked in the top 100 in points per game and only one has its season average against OSU. The key to slowing down…
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