BYU Beats North Carolina 78-76

BYU edged No. 25 North Carolina 78-76 in the Oct. 24 televised exhibition at the Delta Center, a non-counting game under the NCAA’s preseason rules. Kennard Davis hit a corner three and converted an and‑1 late, and Keba Keita’s final‑second block on a Sam Trimble drive preserved the Cougars’ victory. AJ Dybantsa led BYU with 18 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and three steals, while Keita finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds and Rob Wright provided key minutes and playmaking. Caleb Wilson scored 22 points with 10 rebounds and three blocks for UNC, but the Tar Heels’ 19 turnovers (leading to 16 BYU points) and 4‑for‑19 three-point shooting hurt their comeback chances. Coaches from both teams called the matchup a valuable tune-up amid roster churn and high-profile preseason exhibitions, and both squads showed early-season rust from long range (BYU 5‑for‑25, UNC 4‑for‑19) while gaining live-game experience.