Gorden had an outstanding season in 2011 at Western Nevada, posting an 8-1 record and 2.79 ERA in 12 starts and 65 innings, earning Second-Team All Conference honors for the 34-3, Scenic West Conference Champion Wildcats. Transferred to Nevada, where he appeared in 16 games as a junior. Returned as a situational lefty for the Wolfpack, again appearing in 16 games and striking out 12 hitters in 11 2/3 innings with a 1-1 won-loss record.