College Basketball's Opening Day: Scores, Rankings, and Highlights
The opening day of the men's and women's college basketball season brought high-energy games, dramatic finishes, and surprising upsets. Fans stayed glued to the action as teams fought hard in their first matchups of the season.
Key Results
- BYU 71, Villanova 66 — In the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas, BYU held off Villanova after a tense second half. The Cougars led 42-32 at halftime, but Villanova cut the lead and briefly took a 56-55 advantage with eight minutes left. BYU responded with a 16-10 run to secure the win.
Standout Performances
Freshman forward AJ Dybantsa made an immediate impact in his college debut, scoring 21 points and grabbing 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 anchored the defense with a strong all-around performance, posting eight points, seven rebounds (four defensive), and three blocks during the victory.
Live Coverage
Several games are still ongoing. You can follow live stats and results on the men's and women's scoreboards.
Author’s summary: BYU triumphed over Villanova in a thrilling opener, driven by AJ Dybantsa’s debut brilliance and Keba Keita’s dominant defensive display.