GAME RECAP: Auburn 99, Saint Peter’s 49

Julie Bennett-USA TODAY SportsIn each of the first three games played at Auburn Arena before the holiday, the walk-ons got extended time down the stretch.

It was no different tonight as the Tigers blew away Saint Peter’s 99-49 to improve to 6-1 on the season. Anfernee McLemore and Bryce Brown each scored 19 points, and Auburn hit 15 threes overall as they easily dispatched the Peacocks at home.

Auburn led 10-0 almost immediately out of the gate, and opened up a 24-7 lead at the midpoint of the first half thanks to some early hot shooting on the perimeter by Malik Dunbar, who hit a pair of threes in the first half. That was the last time the margin was less than 20 points, as the Tigers…