Arizona dominates LIU in March Madness 2026 opener
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- LIU coach Rod Strickland expressed pride in his team's progress despite their 92-58 loss to No. 1 Arizona in the NCAA Tournament, highlighting the program's turnaround from three wins four years ago to 24 this season.
- The Sharks, seeded 16th, struggled against Arizona's dominant play, falling behind early and being outmatched by the Wildcats' length, rebounding, and efficient shooting, including two projected NBA draft picks contributing significantly.
- Arizona controlled the game with a strong inside presence and 50% shooting from three-point range, while LIU's key players, including leading scorer Jamal Fuller, had an off night offensively.
- Despite the defeat, LIU celebrated a memorable season,
