College Basketball Opening Day Highlights
Follow all the action from the busy opening day of men's and women's college basketball. It was a thrilling day marked by intense competition and surprising upsets. Some games are still ongoing, with live stats and scores available through the links below.
Key Game: BYU vs. Villanova in Las Vegas
BYU stunned Villanova with a 71-66 victory in the Hall of Fame Series. The Cougars built a strong 42-32 halftime lead, but Villanova gradually closed the gap and briefly took the lead at 56-55 with just over eight minutes remaining. BYU then responded with a 16-10 run to secure the win and halt Villanova's comeback.
Freshman forward AJ Dybantsa led BYU with 21 points in an impressive collegiate debut.
AJ Dybantsa impressed in his official BYU debut. The potential No. 1 overall pick finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds in the win.
BYU center Keba Keita delivered a standout defensive performance, contributing eight points, seven rebounds (including four defensive boards), and three blocks.
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Catch up on the best results and highlights from opening day as college basketball kicks off its new season with excitement and dramatic moments.
Summary: Opening day in college basketball featured thrilling games and standout performances, highlighted by BYU’s upset over Villanova and strong debuts from key players.
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