College basketball's opening day: Scores, top 25 rankings, highlights, results

College Basketball's Opening Day: Scores, Rankings, Highlights, and Results

Follow along here for updates on the busy opening day in men's and women's college basketball. It was an exciting day filled with back-and-forth action and surprising upsets. Some games are still ongoing, and you can check live stats and scores via the links below.

If you missed any of the action, here are the top results from the day.

BYU Defeats Villanova in Hall of Fame Series

BYU won against Villanova 71-66 in Las Vegas, overcoming a late Villanova comeback attempt. The Cougars led 42-32 at halftime, but Villanova gradually erased the deficit in the second half, briefly taking a 56-55 lead with 8:05 left.

BYU responded with a 16-10 run to reclaim the lead and secure the victory.

Standout Players

AJ Dybantsa, BYU freshman forward, shined in his college debut with 21 points and 6 rebounds. He is considered a potential No. 1 overall pick.
Keba Keita, BYU center, delivered a remarkable defensive effort, recording eight points, seven rebounds (four defensive), and three 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 DREB), and three blocks for BYU."

These performances helped BYU hold off Villanova and claim an impressive victory in the Hall of Fame Series.

Author's summary: BYU’s strong debut showcased impressive performances by newcomers AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita, delivering thrilling moments and a hard-fought win over Villanova.

NCAA.com — 2025-11-05

College Basketball's Opening Day: Scores, Rankings, Highlights, and Results

BYU Defeats Villanova in Hall of Fame Series

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