Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder says the Hawkeyes are not waving the “white flag” on their NCAA Tournament hopes. After racing out to a 12-2 record to start the season the Hawkeyes are in the midst of a three week slump that has seen them drop five of six games heading into tonight’s (Thursday night’s) game at home against Michigan. Bluder feels getting to nine Big Ten victories would be enough to get the Hawkeyes a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Just a couple of weeks ago the Hawkeyes were riding a 25-game winning streak at home but have dropped their last two games in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It was a loss to Michigan back on January seventh that started the skid. Bluder is confident the Hawkeyes will get things turned around. Tip-time for the game is 7-p.m.

(Learfield Sports)