College Basketball's Opening Day Results and Highlights
The opening day of the men's and women's college basketball season delivered thrilling matchups, major upsets, and standout performances across the board. Fans followed the action in real time through the men's and women's live scoreboards.
Key Game: BYU vs. Villanova
No. 8 BYU edged out Villanova in the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas, winning 71–66. The Cougars held a 42–32 advantage at halftime, but Villanova rallied to lead 56–55 with just over eight minutes remaining. BYU then surged with a decisive 16–10 run to secure the victory.
Top Performers
- AJ Dybantsa – Freshman forward, led BYU with 21 points and 6 rebounds in an impressive college debut.
- Keba Keita – Center for BYU, contributed 8 points, 7 rebounds (4 defensive), and 3 blocks, anchoring the defense.
"AJ Dybantsa impressed in his official BYU debut, finishing 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."
How to Follow
Games continued late into the evening, and fans could track scores and live stats for both men’s and women’s basketball through the official live scoreboards.
Author’s Summary
BYU opened college basketball season with a thrilling victory over Villanova, driven by rookie AJ Dybantsa’s dynamic debut and Keba Keita’s strong defense.
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