College Basketball Opening Day Recap
Stay updated on the exciting start of the college basketball season for both men's and women's teams. Opening day featured intense competition and surprising upsets, with several games still in progress.
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BYU vs Villanova - Hall of Fame Series, Las Vegas
BYU secured a 71-66 victory over Villanova, overcoming a late comeback attempt. The Cougars led 42-32 at halftime, but Villanova narrowed the gap and took a 56-55 lead with 8:05 remaining. BYU responded with a 16-10 run to regain control and finish strong.
"BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa led the Cougars with 21 points in his impressive college debut."
Dybantsa, a potential No. 1 overall draft pick, contributed 21 points and 6 rebounds in his first BYU game.
"But perhaps the best performance of the night came from BYU center Keba Keita."
Keita delivered a standout defensive effort with eight points, seven rebounds (including four defensive rebounds), and three blocks, helping secure the win for BYU.
"AJ Dybantsa impressed im in his official BYU debut 🔥 The potential No. 1 overall pick finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds in the win."
"🤯 @Keba_Keita_13 @BYUMBB #HOFSeries | #HoophallU"
Author's summary: BYU's strong opening showing, led by standout freshmen AJ Dybantsa and center Keba Keita, highlights a thrilling start to the college basketball season.
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