After looking like things were going to be a bit dicey and questionable down the stretch, the Iowa Hawkeyes put an end to a five-game losing streak and boosted their NCAA Tournament resume with their win over Washington,

Without another game to add to their resume, the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team continues living their life on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament field. While it's a place that can be tense and a bit of a roller coaster, Iowa is still firmly in control of its postseason destiny.

We are still 50 days from the unveiling of the 68-team NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket, but the Hawkeyes find themselves in a precarious position. For the first time in quite a few years, Iowa goes into the late stages of the season with work to do to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Once a bubble team, Iowa men's basketball has removed itself from legitimate contention for an NCAA Tournament berth over the last few games.