New Mexico Lobos forward Drew Gordon left Saturday's third round game against the Louisville Cardinals in the first half with a knee injury. With just under five minutes to go until halftime, teammate A.J. Hardeman fell backwards while trying to take a charge underneath the rim. He hit Gordon's knee, extending it backwards.
Drew Gordon Injury: New Mexico Forward Limps Off, Returns After Scary Collision
Gordon was immediately attended to by trainers and helped off the floor. He went into the locker room with a noticeable limp, but was able to return the game with under a minute left, however, his knee was heavily wrapped. He has with four points and five rebounds through 20 minutes.
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