Gordon, Johnson leads Wildcats to win over San Diego State

Arizona Wildcats Basketball


Nick Johnson pumped in 23 points and Aaron Gordon scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the sixth-ranked Arizona Wildcats withstood a late run by San Diego State and knocked off the Aztecs  69-60 on their home floor.

In front of a hostile crowd, the Wildcats kept a double-digit lead for most of the game thanks to outstanding play from Gordon, Johnson and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who scored seven points, grabbed five rebounds and recorded one assist before fouling out late in the second half.

Arizona led 39-28 at the half and enjoyed leads up to 14 points as they crashed the boards time and time again and finished with 13 offensive boards and 39 total for the game. Once again, T.J. McConnell ran the point for the Wildcats and finished the night with six assists, four rebounds and seven points.

One big question going into tonight's game: Are the Arizona Wildcats for real? They sure are as they go into a hostile environment and take on a Steve Fisher coached team and come away with their third win of the season.

Good job, Wildcats!