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

College Basketball Opening Day Highlights

Welcome to the coverage of a thrilling opening day in men's and women's college basketball, packed with intense action and surprising upsets. Some games are still ongoing, and you can track live stats and scores through the provided links.

Scoreboards

Top Highlight: BYU Upsets Villanova in Las Vegas

BYU defeated Villanova 71-66 in the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas, overcoming a late rally from Villanova. The Cougars led 42-32 at the half, but Villanova narrowed the gap and briefly took the lead at 56-55 with 8:05 remaining. BYU then secured the victory with a decisive 16-10 run.

Standout Performances

Freshman forward AJ Dybantsa shone in his college debut, scoring 21 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, quickly marking himself as a potential top overall pick.

AJ Dybantsa impressed in his official BYU debut, finishing with 21 points and 6 rebounds.

BYU center Keba Keita delivered an outstanding defensive performance, contributing eight points, seven rebounds (including four defensive), and three blocks.

BYU center Keba Keita had an incredible defensive showing with 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

This opening day set the tone for what promises to be an exciting college basketball season.

Author's summary: The college basketball season kicked off with thrilling games and standout performances, including BYU's notable win over Villanova led by impressive freshmen and defensive efforts.

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NCAA.com NCAA.com — 2025-11-05

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