Newcomer Montgomery scores 21 and Georgia holds off Charleston Southern 81-65 to improve to 11-1

De’Shayne Montgomery scored 22 points in his second game of the season and Georgia defeated Charleston Southern 81-65 on Sunday, continuing one of the best starts to a season in program history. The Bulldogs are 11-1 for the first time since the 2001-02 season. Montgomery, a sophomore transfer from Mount St. Mary's, was ruled ineligible for the first nine games of the season due to transfer rules.

Dez White scores 26 and Missouri State beats UCSB 68-56

Dez White's 26 points helped Missouri State defeat UCSB 68-56 on Sunday. White shot 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 11 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Bears (7-5). Vincent Brady II scored 13 points while going 4 of 8 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds.

Abou Ousmane scores 19 points as Oklahoma State holds off Oral Roberts 86-74

Abou Ousmane scored 10 of his season-high 19 points in the final 10 minutes as Oklahoma State held off in-state rival Oral Roberts, 86-74 to close out its nonconference schedule Sunday. Ousmane was 9-for-9 at the free throw line and the Cowboys converted 31 of 39 at the line to offset the Golden Eagles, who were 12 of 30 from behind the 3-point line. Luke Gray dunked and followed up with a three-point play to pull Oral Roberts within four points, 48-44 with just under 15 minutes left to play.

Joe Bamisile scores 20 to lead VCU past William & Mary 90-70

Joe Bamisile scored 20 points and VCU beat William & Mary 90-70 on Sunday. Zeb Jackson added 14 points while shooting 5 for 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds. Max Shulga had 13 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line.