Dogs win second straight, top Auburn in OT

By The Associated Press

Posted 4:58PM on Saturday 5th February 2011 ( 14 years ago )

ATHENS -- Jeremy Price matched his career high with 22 points and Georgia overcame a 30-point explosion by Auburn's Earnest Ross to beat the Tigers 81-72 in overtime on Saturday.

Ross, who topped his previous career high by eight points, had Auburn's only five points in the extra period, including his fifth 3-pointer.

Georgia's Dustin Ware had five of his seven points in the overtime period, including a basket for a 73-72 lead the Bulldogs would not lose.

Travis Leslie had 20 points and Trey Thompkins had 16 for Georgia (16-6, 5-4 Southeastern Conference). Price set a career high with 14 rebounds.

Kenny Gabriel added 11 points for Auburn (8-15, 1-8).

Georgia forward Jeremy Price (50) celebrates a dunk in front of Auburn's Josh Langford during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Stegeman Colisuem on Saturday in Athens. Georgia won 81-72 in overtime. / photo: Associated Press

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