Jacobs' FVC streak snapped

For three quarters and two overtimes, Alex Anderson made only 4-of-16 shots and 1-of-6 from 3-point range.

Anderson made up for his shooting woes in the third overtime.

The Grayslake Central senior, a 4-year varsity performer, scored 7 points including a 3-pointer as the Rams outscored Jacobs 14-4 in the third extra session en route to a 68-58 Fox Valley Conference crossover win at Jacobs' Eagles Nest Friday night.

Jacobs had not lost to a Fox Valley Conference opponent since a 69-57 defeat to Dundee-Crown late in the 2005-06 season. The Golden Eagles had reeled off 34 consecutive victories against FVC opponents until Friday night.

"We were a little tentative at the end of regulation and the first 2 overtimes," said Anderson, who finished with 16 points. "I hit my first 3 in the third overtime and felt good. This was a great win against a great team."

With the score tied at 54 after 2 OTs, Anderson gave the Rams a 56-54 lead with an 18-footer from the left corner. Jacobs' Patton Hofer responded with a 3 to give the Golden Eagles a 57-56 advantage with 2:23 left. But Anderson connected on a long 3 to give the Rams a 59-57 lead with 1:54 left, a lead Grayslake Central wouldn't relinquish. The visiting Rams, who played without standout junior Andrew Sipes, sealed the win by making 5-of-6 from the line in the final minute.

"We stopped playing toward the end of regulation and played not to lose," said Grayslake coach Brian Moe. "We were more aggressive in the third overtime and played with a lot of energy,

The Rams looked in good shape to win the game in regulation. Mike Brumm, who scored 20 points and made four 3s, connected on a layup with 3:11 left to give Grayslake a 50-44 lead.

Jacobs came back on the broad shoulders of senior center Conrad Krutwig, who scored 6 straight points, to even the score at 50 and send the game into overtime.

Krutwig, who scored his 1,000th career point, led the Eagles (2-2) with 22 points.

Mike Peterson and Nick Hofman added 13 each for Jacobs.

"We stopped being aggressive in the third overtime," said Jacobs coach Jim Hinkle. "This was a great win for Grayslake Central and a tough loss for us."