Iowa looks to start late run that could extend season

Two teams headed in opposite directions matchup tonight as Iowa visits Wisconsin in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes are just a game ahead of last place Penn State with a 4-9 conference record.Iowa coach Steve Alford says it does not get any easier against the Badgers.Alford says the focus for the Hawkeyes must now shift to the conference post-season tournament, as he says if they can continue getting better, then maybe they can get on a roll and win the tournament again to keep their season going.While the Hawks have been disappointing, the Badgers have been a surprise and stand 9-5 in the Big Ten after back-to-back road victories at Indiana and Minnesota.Badger coach Bo Ryan, says the way Iowa is playing right now won’t make a difference in how they prepare.