Athletics News
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Register now for the May 15 golf tournament
March 03, 2026Registration is open for the Southwestern Community College athletic department's 26th Annual 4-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament, on Friday, May 15, 2026! -
Men's and women's wrestling coming in Fall 2027
February 18, 2026Southwestern Community College will be launching men's and women's wrestling programs in the Fall 2027 semester!
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Spartans Sweep Ellsworth in Home Softball Doubleheader
February 17, 2026The Southwestern Spartans delivered a complete performance at home on Tuesday, earning a doubleheader sweep of Ellsworth Community College with wins of 10–2 and 7–6 to improve to 3–1 on the season.
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Spartans Split Saturday at FunCity Turf
February 14, 2026Southwestern Community College softball split a neutral-site doubleheader on Saturday at FunCity Turf, opening the day with a decisive win before facing a tough test in the finale.
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Spartans Split Four-Game Road Series at Northern Oklahoma, Return Home Tuesday
February 12, 2026Southwestern Community College baseball battled through a four-game road series over the weekend, splitting games with Northern Oklahoma College–Tonkawa before returning home for a key conference matchup Tuesday afternoon.
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Southwestern introduces new volleyball coach with community college ties
February 12, 2026Alyssa Jeffrey, volleyball coach at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs and former assistant coach at Iowa Western Community College, was approved during Tuesday evening’s Southwestern Community College board of directors' meeting as the Spartans' head volleyball coach.
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Spartans Rally Back to Split Season-Opening Series at Coffeyville
February 07, 2026The Southwestern Community College baseball team opened the 2026 season on the road and showed early grit, bouncing back from a pair of Friday losses to earn two wins on Saturday and finish the weekend 2–2 at Coffeyville Community College.
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Southwestern Athletics Announces 26th Annual Four-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament
February 11, 2026Southwestern Community College Athletics is proud to announce the return of one of its longest-running traditions. The annual Four-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament continues to unite alumni, supporters, and community partners in support of Spartan student-athletes across campus.
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Southwestern Dazzlers hosting camp and showcase
February 09, 2026The Southwestern Dazzlers dance team is hosting the 2026 Dazzlers Showcase on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m., in the Southwestern Student Center, gym.
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Spartan Men’s Golf Team Honored with Back-to-Back GCAA Academic National Championships at Halftime Ceremony
February 04, 2026Tonight at halftime of the Southwestern Spartans women’s basketball game, fans will get to witness a first-time celebration for the men’s golf team as they are honored for an incredible achievement—earning the 2024-25 Golf Coaches Association of America Academic National Championship for NJCAA Division II men’s golf programs, marking back-to-back national academic titles.
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Spartans Stay Hot, Hold Off Northeast 86–82 for Sixth Win in Seven Games
January 21, 2026Momentum continues to build for Southwestern men’s basketball as the Spartans delivered another composed road performance Wednesday night, knocking off Northeast Community College in Norfolk to stay red-hot in January play.
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Spartans Pull Away Late, Defeat Peru State JV 63–42
January 19, 2026Southwestern Community College women’s basketball delivered a strong second-half performance Monday night, using defense and balanced scoring to pull away from Peru State College JV for a 63–42 win at the Southwestern Student Center.
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Spartans Hold Off Iowa Lakes, 81–79, for Fifth Win in Six Games
January 17, 2026January basketball has been kind to the Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team, and Saturday’s effort only reinforced that trend as the Spartans held off Iowa Lakes Community College, 81–79, in an ICCAC matchup at the Southwestern Student Center.
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Spartans Continue January Surge with 78–69 Home Win Over Western Iowa Tech
January 14, 2026Southwestern men’s basketball stayed hot in January Wednesday night, using strong defense and rebounding to secure a 78–69 home ICCAC win over Western Iowa Tech.
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Basketball games and more Wednesday evening!
January 13, 2026The women's and men's basketball teams play on Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, and we will have middle school-aged guests from schools throughout the region on campus visiting the TRIO-TS program to learn more about SWCC! Come to the games to show your Spartan spirit!
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Spartans Grind Out Gritty 82–80 Road Win at NIACC for First Conference Victory
January 12, 2026Southwestern Community College men’s basketball delivered its most complete performance of the conference season Saturday, rallying on the road to secure a gritty 82–80 win at North Iowa Area Community College for the Spartans’ first ICCAC victory.
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Spartans Continue Academic Excellence with Fall 2025 Academic All-Region Honors
January 09, 2026Academic excellence continues to be a defining pillar of Southwestern Community College Athletics, as the Spartans once again delivered standout results in the classroom during the Fall 2025 semester.
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Reed Signs National Letter of Intent with Spartan Women’s Basketball
January 06, 2026Southwestern women’s basketball has announced the signing of Lenox High School guard Zoey Reed, who will join the Spartans for the 2026–27 season after signing her National Letter of Intent.
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Cox Signs National Letter of Intent with Spartan Women’s Basketball
January 06, 2026Southwestern Community College women’s basketball has announced the signing of Lenox High School standout Sadie Cox, who will join the Spartans for the 2026–27 season after signing her National Letter of Intent.
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Spartans Find Their Stride Over Winter Break, Ride Momentum Into January
January 05, 2026Southwestern Community College men’s basketball used the final weeks of 2025 and the opening days of the new year to turn the corner, showing steady growth through a demanding stretch of conference games and neutral-site competition. The Spartans closed winter break with back-to-back wins—including a breakthrough performance at the Minnesota West New Year’s Classic—signaling a momentum shift as ICCAC play continues.
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Winter Break Recap: Women’s Basketball Battles Through Conference Stretch
January 05, 2026The Southwestern Community College women’s basketball team navigated a challenging winter break stretch in the heart of conference play, facing experienced league opponents while continuing to gain valuable minutes and momentum with a first-year roster. The Spartans showcased individual growth, resilience, and flashes of offensive rhythm as December closed and the new year began on the road.
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Spartan dance team makes history at state competition
December 08, 2025The Spartans, who danced on Thursday, Dec. 4, in the community college division, earned a second-place finish in Pom, third-place finish in jazz, and third-place finish in hip hop.
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Spartan Men Fall in ICCAC Opener to Iowa Western
November 25, 2025Southwestern opened conference play at home on Tuesday night, but a slow offensive start and Iowa Western’s rebounding edge proved too much to overcome in a 73–53 setback inside the Student Center.
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Southwestern Women’s Basketball Falls to Iowa Western in Conference Opener
November 25, 2025Southwestern opened its ICCAC schedule on Tuesday night inside Spartan Gymnasium, battling early before Iowa Western’s depth and perimeter shooting created separation in a 70–48 setback.
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Southwestern announces the signing of two-time Iowa state champion Keith Thompson.
November 26, 2025Two-time 1A state champ Keith Thompson is officially a Spartan.
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East Union's Gwen Nixon Signs with Southwestern Women's Golf
November 26, 2025A familiar face is staying close to home as the Spartans welcome East Union's Gwen Nixon to the program.
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Southwestern Women’s Basketball Sweeps Faith Classic With Back-to-Back Wins
November 20, 2025Southwestern women’s basketball found exactly what it needed in Ankeny this weekend—a pair of gritty, confidence-building wins that showcased balance, toughness, and late-November maturation.
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Mount Ayr’s Jaxson Greene Signs with Spartan Golf Program
November 20, 2025
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Spartans Dance Shines at DTU Regionals, Sweeps Community College Division
November 15, 2025Southwestern Dance swept the Community College division at DTU Regionals and establishing itself as a program with both depth and versatility. With top finishes in Pom, Hip Hop, and Jazz, the Spartans showcased the athleticism and artistry that continue to define their ascent on the regional stage.
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Spartans Earn Gritty Road Win at Neosho, 80–75
November 15, 2025Southwestern men’s basketball showed poise under pressure Saturday afternoon, using a late surge and a standout 30-point performance from Justine De La Cruz to outlast Neosho County on the road.
