Gordon helps Arizona rally to beat San Diego State

Nick Johnson scored all of his 15 points over that span after missing his first 10 shots, and helped Arizona hold off San Diego State 70-64 on Thursday night to reach the final eight of the NCAA tournament.

Aaron Gordon and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 15 points each for the top-seeded Wildcats (33-4), who will try to win a West Regional final for the first time in Anaheim.

Xavier Thames scored 25 points and Dwayne Polee added 13 points for the Aztecs (31-5).