College Basketball Opening Day Highlights
Follow the exciting start of the college basketball season with both men's and women's games underway. The opening day featured intense competition and surprising upsets, with live stats and scores available through dedicated men's and women's scoreboards.
BYU vs. Villanova: Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas
BYU secured a 71-66 victory over Villanova in a thrilling game marked by a late surge to halt Villanova's comeback attempt. The Cougars led 42-32 at halftime, but Villanova gradually closed the gap, even taking a 56-55 lead with 8:05 remaining.
BYU responded with a 16-10 run to reclaim the lead and ultimately defeat the Wildcats.
Standout Performances
- AJ Dybantsa, BYU freshman forward, shined in his college debut, scoring 21 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.
- Keba Keita, BYU center, delivered a remarkable defensive performance with 8 points, 7 rebounds (4 defensive), and 3 blocks.
"AJ Dybantsa impressed in his official BYU debut. The potential No. 1 overall pick finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds in the win."
"Keba Keita had an incredible defensive showing, racking up eight points, seven rebounds (four defensive) and three blocks for BYU."
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses and additional games continue.
Author's summary: The opening day of college basketball featured intense matches and standout rookie performances, especially BYU’s strong win fueled by key players Dybantsa and Keita.