College Basketball Opening Day Recap
Follow along here for all the action from the busy opening day of men's and women's college basketball. It was an exciting day filled with back-and-forth moments and surprising upsets.
Some games are still ongoing. You can check live stats and scores via the links below:
Top Results of the Day
BYU Edges Villanova in Hall of Fame Series
BYU defeated Villanova 71-66 in Las Vegas, rallying late to hold off a Villanova comeback. The Cougars led 42-32 at halftime, but Villanova narrowed the gap to take a 56-55 lead with 8:05 remaining. BYU then went on a decisive 16-10 run to secure the win.
BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa led the team with 21 points in his impressive college debut.
AJ Dybantsa showed his potential as a possible No. 1 overall pick, finishing with 21 points and 6 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."
However, the standout performance came from BYU center Keba Keita, who delivered strong defensive stats including eight points, seven rebounds (four defensive), and three blocks.
"An incredible defensive showing from BYU center Keba Keita: eight points, seven rebounds (four defensive), and three blocks."
Summary
The opening day highlighted strong individual performances and thrilling games, setting the tone for an exciting basketball season ahead.
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