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March Madness: Full Schedule of Friday's NCAA Games in Men's Tournament
The Long Island Sharks enter their first NCAA Tournament since 2018 seeking their first tournament win against a dominant Arizona Wildcats team with a 32-2 record.
- On Friday at 1:35 p.m., the Arizona Wildcats face the Long Island Sharks in San Diego for their Round of 64 NCAA Tournament game, with Arizona entering 32-2 and the Sharks 24-10.
- Winning the Northeast Conference Tournament punched the Sharks' ticket to the Big Dance, marking their first tournament appearance since 2018, while the Arizona Wildcats enter after a dominant 19-2 record against Big 12 opponents.
- Jamal Fuller leads the Sharks with 16 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 44% from deep; Arizona averages 86.1 points, significantly outscoring the 71.1 points per game that LIU allows.
- Arizona enters as a 30.5-point favorite; the Wildcats must contain Fuller and limit his transition opportunities while the Sharks rely on their 51.6% field goal efficiency to stay competitive.
- While the Arizona Wildcats pursue their first National Championship since 1997, the Long Island Sharks seek their first-ever tournament victory, entering Friday's game in San Diego with a 0-7 all-time NCAA Tournament record.
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