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Notre Dame's big win, early Cinderella watch, more from the start of college hoops
Tracking the best performances, players and noteworthy moments to start the 2026-27 college hoops season.
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Notre Dame rallied late to beat Villanova in the Eternal City Tip-Off, a season-opening event played in Rome.
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Defending champ U-M beats Oakland in return to court with Boynton at helm
No. 16 Michigan beat Oakland 84-68 on Monday night in Mike Boynton's head-coaching debut with the program.