AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — Auburn used a dominant shooting performance to defeat North Carolina State 83-73 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Auburn Arena.

The Tigers shot 59% from the floor and made 12 of 22 three-pointers. Kevin Overton scored 29 points and Keyshawn Hall added 28 for Auburn, which led 41-35 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half.

Quadir Copeland led the Wolfpack with 22 points. NC State forced 20 turnovers and recorded 14 steals but could not overcome Auburn’s offensive efficiency, which included a 19-for-22 mark from the free-throw line.

Auburn improved to 7-2. North Carolina State fell to 5-3.