The Wisconsin Badgers were able to cut Iowa’s lead to three points midway through the second half, but the rally ran out of steam and the Hawkeyes (16-and-6, 10-and-5 Big Ten) claimed a 77-62 decision.
Wisconsin (15-and-8, 9-and-7 Big Ten) started cold, hitting just four of its first 30 shots.
Wisconsin had no answer for Luka Garza who scored 30 points while connecting on four-of-six 3-pointers. W
isconsin trailed at halftime of the Thursday game at the Kohl Center, 36-27.
Micah Potter came off the bench to score 23 points and grab 11 rebounds.
It was the first time the Badgers have lost back-to-back games this season. They travel to Northwestern for the next game on Sunday.
