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Long Island University faces Arizona in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday as both teams look to advance through the early stages of the bracket.
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Mar 19, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; a general view of the arena during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday, where 16 more teams will advance deeper into the weekend, setting the stage for another day of action-packed upsets and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
– Watch every NCAA Tournament matchup on DIRECTV –
The Long Island Sharks (No. 16 seed, 24‑10, Northeast Conference) earned an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament by winning the NEC regular season and conference tournament, finishing 24‑10 overall and 15‑3 in conference play to take the league’s crown. As the conference’s champion, the Sharks return to the Big Dance with momentum and underdog status in the West Region, looking to make history in their first NCAA Tournament win.
The Arizona Wildcats (No. 1 seed, 32‑2, Big 12 Conference) arrive in the tournament as one of the top teams nationally after dominating the Big 12 with a 32‑2 record and 16‑2 league mark, securing both the regular season and conference tournament titles in one of college basketball’s toughest leagues. Their strong résumé has them atop the West Region, positioning them as favorites to advance deep into March Madness but still focused on starting their run with a first‑round win in San Diego.
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Watch every matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on DIRECTV.
Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.
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Mar 19, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; a general view of the arena during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
How to Watch Long Island vs Arizona
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)
The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday, where 16 more teams will advance deeper into the weekend, setting the stage for another day of action-packed upsets and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
– Watch every NCAA Tournament matchup on DIRECTV –
The Long Island Sharks (No. 16 seed, 24‑10, Northeast Conference) earned an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament by winning the NEC regular season and conference tournament, finishing 24‑10 overall and 15‑3 in conference play to take the league’s crown. As the conference’s champion, the Sharks return to the Big Dance with momentum and underdog status in the West Region, looking to make history in their first NCAA Tournament win.
The Arizona Wildcats (No. 1 seed, 32‑2, Big 12 Conference) arrive in the tournament as one of the top teams nationally after dominating the Big 12 with a 32‑2 record and 16‑2 league mark, securing both the regular season and conference tournament titles in one of college basketball’s toughest leagues. Their strong résumé has them atop the West Region, positioning them as favorites to advance deep into March Madness but still focused on starting their run with a first‑round win in San Diego.
Live stream Long Island vs Arizona with DIRECTV: Start your free trial now!
Watch every matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on DIRECTV.
Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.
Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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