Northwestern (19-7, 10-5 Big Ten) host Iowa (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten). The Hawkeyes caught Northwestern towards the end of their stretch of COVID makeup games, and blew the game open in the second half on the way to an 86-70 win in Iowa City.
Every game the rest of the way is crucial for Big Ten tournament position. If Northwestern loses, they drop to six Big Ten losses, joining Indiana, Iowa and Maryland jockeying for second place. If Northwestern wins, they'll pick up their 11th conference win, further secure their standalone status in second and cap one of the best weeks of basketball in program history.
Every game the rest of the way is crucial for Big Ten tournament position. If Northwestern loses, they drop to six Big Ten losses, joining Indiana, Iowa and Maryland jockeying for second place. If Northwestern wins, they'll pick up their 11th conference win, further secure their standalone status in second and cap one of the best weeks of basketball in program history.