Finally, a blowout win!

Arizona Wildcats Basketball


Finally, a blowout win!

The second-ranked Arizona Wildcats had an easy time of it at McKale Center tonight as they roll over visiting Oregon State 76-54 and improve their overall record to 23-1 and their Pac-12 Conference slate to 10-1.

Aaron Gordon broke out of a shooting slump with 17 points to lead the Wildcats, while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson continued his outstanding overall play with 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. T.J. McConnell and Nick Johnson chipped in 11 and 10 points, respectively, as the Wildcats had six players score eight or more points in the game.

Kaleb Tarczewski scored eight points and had seven rebounds, while Jordin Mayes came off the bench to tally nine points.

Arizona led at the half 37-27 and outscored the Beavers 39-27 in the final 20 minutes. The Wildcats shot 50 percent from the field (29 for 58) and out rebounded Oregon State, 39-24. The Wildcats dished out 15 assists -- six by McConnell.

Next up: Arizona State in Tempe on Friday.