Arizona Wildcats Face Long Beach State NCAA Tournament Showdown

The No. 2 seed Wildcats take on the No. 15 seed Beach, highlighting a battle of strengths and coaching narratives.

Arizona Wildcats, seeded No. 2, face off against No. 15 Long Beach State Beach in the NCAA Tournament first round, highlighting a clash of strengths and emotional narratives.
Long Beach State, led by coach Dan Monson, enters the tournament on a high after an unexpected Big West Tournament win, despite Monson's impending departure.
Arizona boasts a balanced and experienced team, with key players like Caleb Love and Oumar Ballo leading the charge.
The Wildcats have a strong offensive game, averaging more points per game than Long Beach State allows, but both teams excel in offensive rebounds.
This matchup marks a significant coaching duel between Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and Long Beach State's Dan Monson, with personal history adding depth to the competition.

Arizona Wildcats Face Long Beach StateNCAA Tournament Showdown