Wildcats Scratch Aztecs' Hope

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Jordan Hill scored 25 points and Jamelle Horne had all 8 of his points down the stretch as Arizona beat San Diego State 69-56.

San Diego State didn't score the final 4:16 after D.J. Gay hit a pair of free throws to trim the Wildcats lead to 58-56.

Hill had his seventh double-double of the season by adding 14 rebounds. He had three free throws and Horne had a breakaway away dunk in the final 53 seconds to help Arizona score the final 11 points of the game.

Horne was scoreless before making four free throws and a follow-up dunk to put Arizona ahead 62-56 with 3:01 remaining.

Chase Budinger added 14 points for the Wildcats while Nic Wise had 13. Tim Shelton led the Aztecs with 13 points.

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