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

College Basketball Opening Day Highlights

Follow the latest updates from a thrilling opening day in men's and women's college basketball. The day featured intense competition and surprising upsets, with some games still ongoing. Live stats and scores can be accessed via the following links:

Key Men's Game: BYU vs. Villanova

BYU defeated Villanova 71-66 in the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas after a late surge stopped Villanova’s comeback. The Cougars held a 42-32 halftime lead, but Villanova narrowed the gap and even led 56-55 with just over eight minutes left. BYU then outscored Villanova 16-10 down the stretch to secure the victory.

Standout Performances

Freshman forward AJ Dybantsa led BYU with 21 points in his impressive college debut:

“AJ Dybantsa impressed in his official BYU debut. The potential No. 1 overall pick finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds in the win.”

BYU center Keba Keita delivered a stellar defensive performance as well:

“Keita had an incredible defensive showing, recording eight points, seven rebounds (four defensive), and three blocks.”
Summary

The opening day showcased exciting basketball with BYU’s late rally over Villanova highlighted by strong individual efforts from Dybantsa and Keita.

Author’s note: The day’s action reflected the unpredictable excitement of college basketball, with key performances setting the tone for the season ahead.

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NCAA.com NCAA.com — 2025-11-05

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