Tuesday, February 20
Madison, WI
8 PM
Wisconsin Badgers
18-9,10-6Big Ten
74
vs
70
Maryland
14-13,6-10Big Ten
1
2
F
Maryland
29
41
70
Wisconsin
37
37
74
Photo by: Nolan Kromke
Wisconsin holds off Maryland
February 20, 2024 | Men's Basketball
Badgers bounce back with win over Terps
MADISON, Wis. — Tyler Wahl scored 18 points and Max Klesmit scored 16 points and Wisconsin made 11 of 12 foul shots in the last 42 seconds to fend off Maryland 74-70 at the Kohl Center on Tuesday night.
Chucky Hepburn scored 11 points and AJ Storr had 10 for the Badgers (18-9, 10-6) who finished 28 of 31 from the foul line.
The Badgers (18-9, 10-6 Big Ten) seemed safe when Klesmit buried a 3-pointer for a 63-56 lead with 56 seconds left, but Young hit a 3 to reduce the Terrapins' deficit to 68-65 with 12 seconds remaining. Ten seconds later, Jamie Kaiser Jr. made a 3 to get Maryland within 72-70 before Klesmit made two free throws for the final points.
Wahl's layup with 10:30 remaining before halftime put Wisconsin ahead 15-14, and the Badgers used a 9-2 run over the final four minutes to take a 37-29 intermission lead.
The game would tighten up down the stretch, but UW finished things off at the free throw line going 28-for-31 on the night. That included making 11 of its final 12 free throws over the final 0:42 of the game.
Max Klesmit was a perfect 8-for-8 at the charity stripe, finishing the game with 16 points.
Steven Crowl posted eight points, eight rebounds and three assists.
Wisconsin held Maryland's leading scorer, Jahmir Young, to just 6-for-17 shooting on the night. Young scored 20 points, Julian Reese had 18 and Donta Scott finished with 12 for Maryland (14-13, 6-10).
Wisconsin's win coupled with Iowa's road win against Michigan State moved the Badgers into sole possession of third place in the Big Ten. Wisconsin is 2-1 since suffering a four-game losing streak.
Up next, Wisconsin breaks for a week before playing at Indiana on Feb. 27.
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Chucky Hepburn scored 11 points and AJ Storr had 10 for the Badgers (18-9, 10-6) who finished 28 of 31 from the foul line.
The Badgers (18-9, 10-6 Big Ten) seemed safe when Klesmit buried a 3-pointer for a 63-56 lead with 56 seconds left, but Young hit a 3 to reduce the Terrapins' deficit to 68-65 with 12 seconds remaining. Ten seconds later, Jamie Kaiser Jr. made a 3 to get Maryland within 72-70 before Klesmit made two free throws for the final points.
Wahl's layup with 10:30 remaining before halftime put Wisconsin ahead 15-14, and the Badgers used a 9-2 run over the final four minutes to take a 37-29 intermission lead.
The game would tighten up down the stretch, but UW finished things off at the free throw line going 28-for-31 on the night. That included making 11 of its final 12 free throws over the final 0:42 of the game.
Max Klesmit was a perfect 8-for-8 at the charity stripe, finishing the game with 16 points.
Steven Crowl posted eight points, eight rebounds and three assists.
Wisconsin held Maryland's leading scorer, Jahmir Young, to just 6-for-17 shooting on the night. Young scored 20 points, Julian Reese had 18 and Donta Scott finished with 12 for Maryland (14-13, 6-10).
Wisconsin's win coupled with Iowa's road win against Michigan State moved the Badgers into sole possession of third place in the Big Ten. Wisconsin is 2-1 since suffering a four-game losing streak.
Up next, Wisconsin breaks for a week before playing at Indiana on Feb. 27.
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The AP contributed to this article.
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Team Stats
MD
Wisc
FG%
.462
.447
3FG%
.333
.235
FT%
.739
.903
RB
24
33
TO
10
12
STL
5
3
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
16
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
8
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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