Jefferson holds on against McArthur

ROCKFORD - Jefferson picked up its first win under coach John Rossato, 63-61, by barely holding off a furious rally by Hollywood McArthur.

The J-Hawks led the Mustangs 51-35 after three quarters, but shaky free-throw shooting opened the door. The Mustangs had the ball and a chance to shoot the game winner with 1.9 seconds left, but Jefferson broke up the inbounds pass.

Sophomore Latrell Graham led Jefferson with 14 points and Horace Massey had 13.

BOXSCORE

Rockford Jefferson 63, Hollywood McArthur 61

McArthur ..... 14 9 12 26 - 61
Jefferson .... 16 15 20 14 - 63

McARTHUR - Howard 5 4-5 16, Ward 2 6-6 10, Davis 3 3-3 9, Shaw 2 0-1 6, Garcia 5 1-2 15, Pack 1 0-2 2, Lindsey 1 1-1 3. Totals 19 15-20 61.
JEFFERSON - Newble 4 1-3 9, Graham 5 2-7 14, Williams 2 4-6 9, Henigan 1 2-2 4, Dem. Jordan 0 2-4 2, Morris 2 0-0 4, Massey 5 1-2 13, Robinson 3 0-0 7, Bankole 0 1-2. Totals 22 13-26 63.
3-pt FG: McArthur 8 (Garcia 4, Shaw 2, Howard 2), Jefferson 6 (Graham 2, Massey 2, Williams, Robinson).

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