Graham's buzzer-beater lefts Jefferson over Marian

ROCKFORD - Jefferson's Latrell Graham hit a three-point shot at the buzzer to give Jefferson a win over Woodstock Marian, 57-54.

It was Graham's only basket as Jefferson sat its starters most of the game for rest. The J-Hawks were playing the middle game of three straight as they filled in for a team that cancelled at the last minute.

Even without its typical first string, Jefferson raced out to a 37-25 half-time lead. Marian chipped away and eventually tied the score at 54 with 7.8 seconds left before Graham's game-winner.

Antonio Henigan led Jefferson with 15 points.

The J-Hawks improved to 1-2 in the Showcase. Marian finished 0-4.

BOXSCORE

Jefferson 57, Woodstock Marian 54

Jefferson ..... 21 16  4 16 - 57
Marian ........ 12 13 17 12 - 54

JEFFERSON - Newble 2 0-0 4, Graham 1 0-0 3, Williams 0 0-1 0, Henigan 4 3-6 15, Dez. Jordan 0 0-2 0, Dem. Jordan 1 2-3 4, Jackson 3 0-0 9, Moss 2 0-0 6, L. Morris 3 2-2 8, Q. Robinson 0 0-1  0, Haire 2 0-0 6, Leavy 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 7-15 57.
MARIAN - Moszinski 6 2-4 14, Hurley 2 0-0 5, Geils 2 0-0 4, Pivnicka 6 1-1 15, Minneci 6 1-2 15, Allen 0 0-1 0. Totals 22 5-9 54.