Follow the key moments of the thrilling opening day in men's and women's college basketball. The day featured intense battles and surprising upsets. Some games are still in progress, with live stats and scores available on the official men's and women's scoreboards.
BYU defeated Villanova 71-66 in the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas after a strong late surge. The Cougars held a 42-32 halftime lead. Villanova slowly narrowed the gap and briefly led 56-55 with just over eight minutes remaining. BYU then went on a 16-10 run to secure the victory.
"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."
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Opening day excitement in college basketball included key breakout performances and pivotal runs that defined close contests.
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