58 Long Island University (Mar 20, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Arizona, the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, dominated Long Island with a 92-58 victory, showcasing a balanced offense and strong defense in their opening round.
- Brayden Burries led Arizona with 18 points, including four 3-pointers, while Koa Peat and Ivan Kharchenkov also contributed significantly to the win.
- Coach Tommy Lloyd emphasized respect for opponents and a focused approach, which helped Arizona avoid any complacency despite the perceived mismatch.
- Long Island, led by Mason Porter-Brown and Greg Gordon, showed resilience but couldn’t match Arizona’s depth and talent, ending their impressive season after winning the NEC titles.
- Arizona will face the winner of Villanova vs
