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Marble's 26 points leads No. 17 Iowa to 85-67 win over No. 10 Michigan

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Iowa guard Devyn Marble waves to fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Iowa City, Iowa. Marble scored 26 points in Iowa's 85-67 win. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (The Associated Press)

Iowa guard Devyn Marble, right, looks to drive past Michigan guard Caris LeVert (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (The Associated Press)

Roy Devyn Marble scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half and No. 17 Iowa beat No. 10 Michigan 85-67 on Saturday.

Aaron White added 11 points and eight rebounds for the Hawkeyes (18-6, 7-4 Big Ten), who avoided a third straight loss at home and split the season series with Michigan.

Caris LeVert scored 22 points for the Wolverines (17-6, 9-2), who have lost two of three after starting 8-0 in the Big Ten.

Marble was 6 of 9 from 3-point range in the first half — hitting three in the opening minutes. Iowa led by double digits for much of the game.

Mike Gesell had 10 points and eight assists for the Hawkeyes, who rank next to last in the Big Ten in 3-point field goals, finished 10 of 17 from behind the arc.

Nik Stauskas, Michigan's top scorer, finished with 10 points.