Kenny George scored 16 points to pace a balanced UNC Asheville attack as the Bulldogs rolled past NAIA neighbor Montreat 94-64 at Justice Center on Dec. 31.

UNCA improved to 10-3 and is off to its best start to a season in 23 years.

The Bulldogs led 36-29 at halftime, but outscored the Cavaliers 58-35 in the second period to earn their second straight win.

UNCA registered five players in double figures for the second straight game. Vincent James chipped in 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots. Bryan Smithson added 12 points, while John Williams and Reid Augst pumped in 10 points each. Senior guard K.J. Garland had nine points and delivered a career-high 10 assists.