AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Ian Young scored 22 points and hit 5-of-8 3-pointers, leading Auburn to a 79-67 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday.<br>
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The Tigers (4-0) closed the first half on an 11-1 run to break a 29-29 deadlock, hitting three 3-pointers during that decisive stretch.<br>
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Louisiana Tech (1-2) cut the lead to 48-42 early in the second half but Ronny LeMelle's 3-pointer ended the rally and Auburn led by as many as 18.<br>
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Paul Millsap had a career-high 31 points and 18 rebounds for the Bulldogs. He was 12-of-18 shooting while the rest of the team made just 13-of-45.<br>
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Toney Douglas had 14 points and seven rebounds for Auburn, while Daniel Hayles added 12 and Nathan Watson 10.<br>
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Corey Dean had 19 points for the Bulldogs, who outrebounded the Tigers 45-36.
