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BYU Edges North Carolina 78-76 in Delta Center Exhibition

The non-counting win capped BYU's push for tougher preseason tests ahead of a Nov. 3 opener against Villanova.

Overview

  • BYU remained officially 0-0 because exhibition results do not affect records.
  • Freshman AJ Dybantsa finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and three steals.
  • North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson led all scorers with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
  • The Cougars compensated for 20% three-point shooting by converting 19 UNC turnovers into 16 points and owning a 44-38 edge in the paint.
  • The ESPN+ showcase drew an announced 9,030 fans, and guard Robert Wright III logged 32 minutes with 12 points and five assists.