Ohio State Vs. Iowa State NCAA Tournament 2013 Capsule Preview: Predict The Winner

PREDICT: Ohio State Vs. Iowa State
DAYTON, OH - MARCH 22: Shannon Scott #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drives to the basket against the Iona Gaels in the first half during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 22, 2013 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
DAYTON, OH - MARCH 22: Shannon Scott #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drives to the basket against the Iona Gaels in the first half during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 22, 2013 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes will face No. 10 seed Iowa State in the third round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the West Region.

Sam Thompson scored 20 points as Ohio State dominated Iona in the second round, outscoring the Gaels 95-70. The Buckeyes advance to the next round rolling high on a nine-game winning streak. They'll be joined by Iowa State, who rolled past Notre Dame in a 7-10 upset.

The winner in this matchup on March 24 will advance to the Sweet 16.

Take a look at these capsule glances at the teams' 2012-2013 seasons and let us know who you predict will survive and advance.

Ohio State

Regular Season Record: 26-7

Conference Record: 13-5 (Big Ten)

Conference Tournament Results: Won Big Ten Tournment

Top Player: Deshaun Thomas (Forward), Aaron Craft (Guard)

Top 25 Wins: Michigan (#2), Michigan State x 2 (#4, #8), Indiana (#2), Wisconsin (#22)

Worst Losses: No. 20 Wisconsin (71-49), No. 11 Illinois (74-55)

RPI Ranking: 9

Iowa State

Regular Season Record: 22-11

Conference Record: 11-7 (Big 12)

Conference Tournament Results: Lost to Kansas in Big 12 semifinal

Top Players: Will Clyburn (Guard), Tyrus McGee (Guard), Melvin Ejim (Forward)

Top 25 Wins: Kansas State (#11), Oklahoma State (#13)

Worst Losses: Texas Tech (56-51), Texas (89-86 2OT)

RPI Ranking: 45

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