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M. Basketball. Auburn hits record 21 3-pointers, runs by Coastal 117-72

By Charles Goldberg
AuburnTigers.com

AUBURN, Ala. — Call it a record-setting performance and an easy win for the Auburn basketball team on Thursday night.

The Tigers hit a school-record 20 3-pointers and tied the SEC record in the process as Auburn beat former coach Cliff Ellis and Coastal Carolina 117-72.

Jared Harper set the tone with three quick 3-pointers. The Tigers just kept shooting. Reserve Will McCoy broke the school 3-point record with three minutes left.

Danjel Purifoy matched his career-high with 27 points for the second straight night.