Cole recorded a dominating season-high 29 points in Valdosta State's Tuesday night win against Clayton State, 92-79. He shot 76.5 percent from the field on 13 of 17 shooting. Cole picked up nine rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting three of four on free throws during the game. Cole is leading the Blazers with 20.3 points per game and 10 rebounds per game through the team's first three games. Cole is also the only Gulf South player averaging a double-double early in the season.