Trent Cowan converted off a sweet pass from Jordan Chatman with 30 seconds to go, giving the Titans some breathing room in a win at the Barlow Trail Tournament in Gresham, Ore.
Cowan’s lay-up gave the Titans three-point lead, and the Titans made their free throws to extend the advantage.
Union will next face West Linn, Ore., at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Chatman led the Titans with 14 points. Copps added 12.
Tanner Nelson had a three-point play and Copps nailed a 3-pointer in a 7-0 outburst to give the Titans a seven point lead with about two minutes to play.
McMinnville rallied to within one, but Chatman found Cowan alone for the layup.
UNION 46, McMINNVILLE (Ore.) 41
UNION (6-2) — Dionte Ceaser 0, Kyle Mercer 3, Tyler Copp 12, Dominique Ceaser 0, Seaver Whalen 2, Tanner Nelson 9, Jordan Chatman 14, Trent Cowan 2, Kaben Humphrey-Butler 6, Gabe Rego 0, Micah Merfeld 0. Totals 15 (5) 11-17 46.
