College Basketball Opening Day: Scores, Rankings, Highlights, Results
Follow along here for all the key moments during a packed opening day in men's and women's college basketball. It was a thrilling day filled with intense back-and-forth play and surprising upsets. Some games are still ongoing, and you can track live stats and scores through the links below.
Top Highlight: BYU vs. Villanova in Las Vegas
BYU defeated Villanova 71-66 in the Hall of Fame Series, rallying late to hold off Villanova’s comeback effort. The Cougars held a 42-32 halftime advantage, but Villanova chipped away, taking a 56-55 lead with just over eight minutes left. BYU responded with a 16-10 run to regain control and secure the win in Vegas.
Key Players
- AJ Dybantsa, a BYU freshman forward, impressed with 21 points and 6 rebounds in his college debut.
- Keba Keita, BYU center, shined defensively with eight points, seven rebounds (four defensive), and three blocks.
"AJ Dybantsa impressed in his official BYU debut. The potential No. 1 overall pick finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds in the win."
"Keba Keita had an incredible defensive showing, racking up eight points, seven rebounds, and three blocks for BYU."
BYU's late-game surge and standout performances marked an impressive start to their season.
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