College Basketball's Opening Day Highlights
Follow the action from a busy opening day in men's and women's college basketball. The season began with exciting games full of intense moments and surprising upsets. Some games are still ongoing. You can check live scores and stats using the links below:
Key Results from the Day
BYU defeated Villanova 71-66 in the Hall of Fame Series held in Las Vegas. The Cougars held a 42-32 lead at halftime, but Villanova narrowed the gap and briefly took the lead at 56-55 with just over eight minutes remaining. BYU responded with a 16-10 run to reclaim control and secure the victory.
Standout Performances
Freshman forward AJ Dybantsa led BYU with 21 points in his impressive college debut, alongside 6 rebounds. He is considered a potential No. 1 overall pick.
AJ Dybantsa impressed in his official BYU debut 🔥 The potential No. 1 overall pick finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds in the win.
The best performance might have come from BYU center Keba Keita, who excelled on defense with eight points, seven rebounds (including four defensive), and three blocks.
🤯 @Keba_Keita_13 @BYUMBB #HOFSeries | #HoophallU
Summary
The opening day of college basketball featured thrilling contests, highlighted by BYU’s strong comeback win and remarkable individual performances by AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita.
Author's summary: College basketball's opening day delivered intense games and standout players, setting an exciting tone for the season ahead.