MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

EAST LANSING, Mich. — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after No. 16 Wisconsin suffered an 8-474 loss on the road against Michigan State on Sunday.

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LUCAS' FIVE TAKES:

UW must now regroup at home against 2 of hungrier B10 teams in Iowa & Minny. FT shooting clouds any projection for what may happen in March

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 26, 2017

Nigel Hayes was more aggressive with postup moves than he has been all season. But he still hasn't solved his problems from stripe (4of12)

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 26, 2017

Zak Showalter bounced back from only 2nd scoreless gm of season at OSU with 15 pts (6of7 FG, 3 triples) & 3 steals. Grittiness is his staple

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 26, 2017

Badgers gave up 83 & 84 points on this road swing. Allowed only 70 in first 14 B10 (76 in OT vs Gophers). Too many open looks on perimeter

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 26, 2017

Inability 2 finish at rim continues to limit offense compounded with Happ/Hayes struggles at FT line. Defenses aren't shy about fouling them

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) February 26, 2017