College basketball scores, opening night winners and losers: UCLA upsets No. 5 Arizona; No. 3 Illinois rolls

Key Points:

• North Carolina narrowly avoided a second-half collapse against Western Carolina, winning 80-72 despite benching starters mid-game, raising questions about their $20 million roster's standing in the ACC.
• Illinois showcased a revamped, high-octane offense in a dominant 120-45 win over FDU, setting a program record with 19 three-pointers and impressive all-around performances despite missing star David Mirkovic.
• Florida's Thomas Haugh emerged as a strong Player of the Year contender with a versatile 19-point, 10-rebound game in a convincing win over Miami, while Miami's star Reneau struggled significantly.
• UCLA upset No. 5 Arizona 84-75 behind balanced scoring and strong contributions from key players, signaling the team may outperform its No. 22 ranking this season.
• Oklahoma suffered a shocking 68-64 loss to East Texas A&M as a heavy favorite, deepening concerns about the Sooners' prospects for the upcoming NCAA Tournament under coach Porter Moser.