The Union High girls basketball team fell short last night in its bid for win No. 2.

Moniteau advanced to the Union Boosters Tournament championship with a 45-34 triumph over the Lady Scots at Mike Covelli Field House.

The Lady Warriors had a 14-12 lead after the first quarter and increased it to 25-19 at halftime. Moniteau pushed its advantage to 10 points, 38-28, after three quarters. Union (1-7) trimmed the deficit to seven points, 41-34, with 1:36 to play, but could not rally for the win.

Savannah Partridge led Union with a game-high 17 points. The Lady Scots will battle Laurel at 3 p.m. in today’s consolation game.

Krista Snyder had 15 points for Moniteau, which will meet Wilmington at 6 p.m. in the title tilt.