Mason Oberg was 10 for 10 from the free throw line and finished with a game-high 24 points to lead the Titans to a non-league win.
It was a physical battle in which 54 free throws were attempt. Union was 20 of 26; La Center was 14 of 28.
“We’re making strides,” Union coach Mike Cranston said.
Alexis Raymore had 14 points for Union, and Oberg buried four 3-pointers. The Titans outscored La Center 31-20 in the second half.
Molly Edwards had 17 for La Center, and Taylor Stephenes added 15. Whitley Seter and Taylor Mills both fouled out.
Union finished a stretch where it played seven games in nine days.
UNION 52, LA CENTER 42
LA CENTER — Alyssa McKnight 0, Whitley Seter 4, Molly Edwards 17, Bethany Whitten 2, Taylor Mills 4, Taylor Stephens 15. Totals 11 (6) 14-28 42.
UNION — Alexis Raymore 14, Mason Oberg 24, Marina Morningstar 6, Toryi Midland 3, Rebekeah Barney 2, Abbey Kaip 0, Madison Mackay 1, Courtney Cranston 2. Totals 13 (6) 20-26 52.
La Center 12 10 5 15–42
Union 10 11 12 19–52
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