MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

MADISON, Wis. — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after No. 22 Wisconsin suffered a 59-57 loss against Iowa on Thursday.

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LUCAS' FIVE TAKES:

Trying to protect 57-52 lead the Badgers were guilty of critical mistakes on back to back inbound plays leading to 4 pts off those turnovers

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 3, 2017

UW came up 1 defensive rebound short of winning game it desperately needed. After Jok miss, Pemsl got off. board & fed Bohannon for dagger

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 3, 2017

UW used 3 guard lineup entire 2nd H & Jordan Hill provided a big spark with 2 steals (had 3 for season). But had late TO during Iowa rally

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 3, 2017

FT issues put inordinate pressure on tm with no margin of error. Hard to overcome 5 for 14 tho almost pulled off with renewed defense effort

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 3, 2017

Sunday will be the equivalent of a play- in game for Badgers who must show that they have something left to give for postseason tourneys

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 3, 2017