(Radio Iowa) — The Iowa Hawkeyes open the Big Ten softball tournament in Bloomington, Indiana, this (Thursday) morning, by taking on Wisconsin. The 12th seeded Hawkeyes were swept in a three game series by the fifth seeded Badgers back in early April. Iowa coach Renee Gillispie who says the Hawkeyes are a better team right now. The Hawkeyes need to find a way to pitch to Badger standouts Kayla Konwent and Taylor Johnson. That duo has combined to hit 26 homers and drive in 92 runs.

The winner advances to play fourth seeded Ohio State Friday morning.