COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Tyler Wahl scored a career-high 21 points, Johnny Davis added 19, and No. 23 Wisconsin held off a furious comeback from Maryland on Sunday night to secure a 70-69 victory.

The Badgers (13-2, 4-1 Big Ten) extended their winning streak to five games after holding an early 21-point lead before the Terrapins closed the gap towards the end of the first half.

Steven Crowl gave Wisconsin the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 4:03 remaining to make it 60-57. Maryland cut the deficit to 70-69 on a 3-pointer with 4.2 seconds remaining. Brad Davison missed two free throws with 3.9 seconds left, but Ayala's heave at the buzzer was offline as the Badgers garnered their fourth league win.

BIG PICTURE

Wisconsin: The No. 23 Badgers won their third game in seven days and saw three players score in double figures.

POLL IMPLICATIONS

The Badgers were already due a jump in the rankings after winning Monday at No. 3 Purdue and following up with an 87-78 defeat of Iowa. This victory ensures Wisconsin's leap isn't muted.

UP NEXT

Wisconsin will attempt to avenge its lone Big Ten loss of the season Thursday when it welcomes No. 13 Ohio State to Madison.

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The Associated Press contributed to this story