At the end of January, the Badgers were 8-1 in Big Ten play and first in the conference. Now after a 1-7 stint in February, they sit in fourth place just above the University of Nebraska. With the Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis just under a month away, it’s time to think about how the standings will pan out for the Badgers. Despite the Badgers’ recent recession, they still hold one of four second-round byes in the tournament. Will this stay true after the Badgers’ last five games?
Let’s take a glance at the last five contests the Badgers will take on and what they need to improve on before heading into the tournament March 13.