Arizona needed an 8-0 run to close the first half and outscored San Diego State 40-18 in the second half to defeat the Aztecs 68-45 on Saturday night in Phoenix. Anthony Dell'Orso led the comeback, finishing with 10 points and three three-point shots.
Arizona trailed 27-20 before scoring eight consecutive points to close the first half. The Wildcats shot 25 percent from the field and made one of 10 three-point attempts in the first half. Arizona shot 39.4 percent in the second half and made five of its 15 three-point attempts.
Arizona's defense kept them in the game throughout.