In the final game of the season, the Southwestern Spartans (8-23, 6-14) faced off against powerhouse Iowa Western Community College (29-2, 19-1). The Spartans showed resilience early on, leading by one point at the end of the first quarter. However, Iowa Western surged ahead, leaving the Spartans with a seven-point deficit at halftime. The Spartans ultimately fall, 52-78 in the first round of post-season play.

Key Moments:

• The Spartans struggled to find their rhythm, enduring a scoring drought in the second quarter, allowing Iowa Western to take the lead.
• Despite facing a strong opponent, standout performances from Gabby Dwanyen with 17 points and Shyla Moore with 9 points kept the Spartans competitive, especially through the first half.

Box Score Highlights:

• Shooting percentages fluctuated for the Spartans, with a 29.7% overall field goal percentage and a 25.6% three-point percentage.
• Free throw accuracy stood at 80.0%.

Final Outcome:

• The Spartans fought hard but ultimately fell short, with a final score of 52-78.

Season Summary:

• Southwestern Community College finishes the season with an 8-23 overall record and a 6-14 record in conference play.
• Despite the challenges faced, the Spartans demonstrated determination and perseverance, highlighting the potential for future success.

Congratulations to Dwanyen as she earned All-Tournament Team.