College Basketball Opening Day Highlights
Follow everything happening on the busy opening day of men's and women's college basketball. The day was filled with exciting back-and-forth action and surprising upsets. Some games are still underway. You can track live stats and scores through the links below:
BYU vs. Villanova in the Hall of Fame Series
BYU defeated Villanova 71-66 in Las Vegas, rallying late to hold off Villanova's comeback attempt. The Cougars led 42-32 at halftime. Villanova steadily closed the gap and took a 56-55 lead with 8:05 left.
BYU responded with a 16-10 run to regain control and secure the win against the Wildcats.
Standout Performances
Freshman forward AJ Dybantsa had an impressive college debut for BYU, leading the team with 21 points and adding six rebounds.
AJ Dybantsa impressed in his official BYU debut. The potential No. 1 overall pick finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds in the win.
Center Keba Keita delivered a remarkable defensive performance, contributing eight points, seven rebounds (including four defensive boards), and three blocks.
Keba Keita had an incredible defensive showing with eight points, seven rebounds, and three blocks for BYU.
These strong performances helped BYU edge past Villanova in a thrilling opener.
Author’s summary: BYU’s strong team effort, led by standout freshmen AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita, propelled them to a memorable opening day victory over Villanova.
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