Boys basketball: Union 60, University City (Calif.) 42

The Titans used a 16-5 third-quarter scoring run to widen its halftime lead and advance to the semifinals of the Surf ‘N Slam Tournament in San Diego.

Union faces Severn High out of Severna Park, Md. at 1:45 p.m. Thursday in the tournament semifinals after Wednesday morning’s opening-round victory over the Centurions of San Diego.

Union coach Blake Conley credited Coby Weatherspoon for sparking the third-quarter run Wednesday. He finished with seven points, and also had key steals.

“He played really well in the third quarter to push (the lead) up and seal the game for us,” Conley said.

Ethan Smith led Union with 12 points and Jason Franklin, Jr., had 10 points and eight rebounds.

UNION 60, UNIVERSITY CITY 42

UNION — Coby Weatherspoon 7, Houston Combs 2, Zach Reznick 0, Tyler Combs 5, Quinn Lamey 2, Dustin Nettles 2, Alishawuan Taylor 6, Ethan Smith 12, Aiden Nellor 9, Brad Lackey 5, Jason Franklin 10, Josh Reznick 0.

UNIVERSITY CITY — Bruce 4, Randolph 5, Doolittle 2, Anderson 14, Quantz 7, Smith 2, Chatman 6.

Union 9 18 16 17–60

U. City 12 10 5 15–42