US EditionNo. 8 BYU beats Villanova 71-66 and spoils the debut of new Wildcats coach Kevin Willard
BYU overcame Villanova's second-half rally and 11 turnovers to win, extending its regular-season win streak to nine games, the longest since 2019-20, coach Kevin Young said.
- On Monday in Las Vegas, BYU beat Villanova 71 in the Hall of Fame Series, spoiling Willard's debut with the Wildcats. The game drew more than 60 NBA scouts.
- Facing a roster with recent injuries and turnover, Willard said the scheduling was a "head-scratcher" since the game was set by the previous Villanova coaching staff.
- BYU took control by halftime, leading 42-32 after a 23-13 run; Villanova's 11 turnovers produced 17 points, while both teams shot 36% and 26%.
- In the final minutes, BYU's defense held Villanova scoreless for nearly five minutes after trailing by two with 6:28 left, with Keba Keita adding seven rebounds, eight points, and three blocks, extending BYU's win streak to nine games.
- With national attention on opening night, the season opener drew more than 60 NBA scouts and 16,704 fans, while Villanova is rebuilding after being picked seventh in the Big East and ranked 50th in KenPom preseason polls.
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Freshmen lead No. 8 BYU past Villanova, spoiled Kevin Willard’s debut
By W.G. Ramirez LAS VEGAS — Freshman AJ Dybantsa had 21 points and six rebounds and eighth-ranked BYU defeated Villanova 71-66 Monday night in the Hall of Fame Series and season-opener for both teams. Dybantsa, one of the nation’s top freshman, shot 9 for 18 from the floor in his collegiate debut. Richie Saunders added 15 points and seven rebounds and Robert Wright III scored 14 points for the Cougars, who spoiled the regular-season debut of new…
No. 8 BYU wasn't overly impressive Monday night in Las Vegas, but turned up the heat defensively down the stretch to hold off Villanova 71-66 in a season opener
AJ Dybantsa shined in his BYU debut, but it was the No. 8 Cougars' defensive toughness down the stretch that won the day in a 71-66 win over Villanova
Marietta Daily Journal
CWEB.com - Trending News, Business News, Shopping Deals, VideosAJ Dybantsa stars in debut as No. 8 BYU tops Villanova
AJ Dybantsa scored 21 points in his college basketball debut -- including 13 in the second half -- to lead No. 8 BYU to a 71-66 victory over Villanova in Las Vegas on Monday night in the teams' season opener.
Henry Herald
KMJ-AF1AJ Dybantsa (21) stars in debut as No. 8 BYU tops Villanova
AJ Dybantsa scored 21 points in his college basketball debut -- including 13 in the second half -- to lead No. 8 BYU to a 71-66 victory over Villanova in Las Vegas on Monday night in the teams' season opener.
Winnipeg Free Press
No. 8 BYU beats Villanova 71-66 and spoils the debut of new Wildcats coach Kevin Willard
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