ncaab Game Recap
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Auburn Tigers Wrap - Auburn Wins 79-73
Samir Doughty scored 24 points leading Auburn to a 79-73 victory over North Carolina State at Auburn Arena on Thursday.
Auburn won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread.
J'Von McCormick had 14 points for Auburn and Austin Wiley chipped in with 10 points. Samir Doughty had 4 assists for them, while Austin Wiley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
North Carolina State got 21 points from C.J. Bryce in a losing cause and another 17 points from Markell Johnson. Markell Johnson contributed 10 assists for them, while C.J. Bryce had 11 rebounds.
Auburn was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Carolina State had a 39-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Auburn heads into a battle against Lehigh. North Carolina State, meanwhile, will have their next action against The Citadel.