Ward, free throws help Auburn defeat Georgia 59-51

AUBURN, Ala. -- Varez Ward scored 17 points and led a productive night at the free-throw line for Auburn in a 59-51 win over Georgia on Wednesday night.<br /> <br /> Ward hit all 12 of his free throw attempts as Auburn (13-9, 3-5 Southeastern Conference) shot 80.6 percent (25 of 31) from the line.<br /> <br /> Kenny Gabriel added 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for the Tigers, who snapped a two-game skid.<br /> <br /> Gerald Robinson led Georgia (10-11, 1-6) with 16 points and eight rebounds before fouling out late. Dustin Ware scored 10 points, and Donte' Williams added 9 points and nine rebounds.<br /> <br /> Georgia also had a good night from the line, shooting 19 of 23 (82.6 percent), as both teams made more free throws than field goals.<br /> <br /> Auburn hit 16 of 48 (33.3 percent) from the field, and held the Bulldogs to just 25 percent shooting (13 of 52).