Long Island vs Arizona

Arizona absolutely dismantled LIU in this NCAA Tournament first-round matchup, cruising to a 92-58 victory at Viejas Arena. The Wildcats set the tone early with a devastating 12-2 run to start the game, then extended their dominance with an 18-2 burst that pushed their lead to 47-20. The Sharks were utterly helpless offensively, enduring a brutal 33-play scoring drought in the first half as Arizona's defense suffocated any offensive rhythm. The second half was more of the same relentless control. Arizona built their largest lead at 38 points, with an 11-2 run extending their advantage to 78-45. LIU's 36-play scoring drought in the period only amplified the one-sided nature of this matchup. A late three-pointer by Eddie Munyak and a Sidi Gueye dunk provided minor fireworks, but there was no suspense—the Wildcats' West Region dominance was on full display as they cruised past the 16-seed with ease.