No let up in the Wildcats

NCAA Basketball Tournament

West Region in San Diego, California

Arizona rolled over Long Island University in San Diego, California, 92-58, inside the friendly confines of the Viejas Arena today in the first round of the NCAA West Regionals.

The Arizona fans travel well, especially when San Diego is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Tucson. And this morning was no exception as the Wildcats' faithful cheered on the No. 2-ranked team in the country against the 16th-seeded LIH Sharks.

By the time Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd had called off the dogs with four minutes left, Arizona had owned leads up to 38 points, with hot-shooting guard Brayden Burries leading the way with 18 points on six of 10 shooting -- including 4 of 5 3-pointers. Koa Peat had 15 points, and Ivan Kharchenkov snuck in with a double-double, knocking down 14 points and 10 rebounds.

The Wildcats were just too big for the Sharks as Arizona scored 50 points in the paint and grabbed 51 rebounds.

A mismatch from the start.

And now things will get a bit harder as the Wildcats await their second-round opponent on Sunday.

Arizona is now 33-2, while the Sharks' season ends at 24-11.

Way to go, Wildcats!