The cover of the Arizona Daily Star Sports Section on Jan. 30, 1951. 

 Arizona Daily Star

No. 2 Long Island University, a two-time national champion under coach Clair Bee, played at Bear Down Gym on a Monday night. A record crowd of 4,650 attended and Arizona did not lead until the final 15 seconds. A foul shot by Phoenix High School grad Jerry Dillon with 15 seconds to play gave Arizona a 62-61 victory over the 17-1 Blackbirds. 

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