The Southwestern Spartans fell to Marshalltown CC 64-49 in front of a spirited home crowd during Walmart Appreciation Night. The Spartans, now 1-8 overall and 0-2 in ICCAC play, battled hard but couldn't overcome a slow offensive start.

Brooklyn Hadl led the Spartans with 17 points, six rebounds, and a perfect 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. Sharmaine Tapling added 10 points and nine rebounds, while Gabby Dwanyen contributed six points and a team-high eight boards. Despite strong efforts on the glass, the Spartans were out-rebounded 52-35 and shot just 25.4% from the field.

Marshalltown capitalized on second-chance opportunities, with Shenell Stewart dominating inside for 21 points and 16 rebounds. Southwestern struggled to contain Marshalltown's rebounding edge and efficient second-half scoring.

Walmart Appreciation Night featured free snacks, drinks, and a TCL 55-inch TV giveaway during halftime. The event highlighted the ongoing partnership between Southwestern and Walmart, following Friday's meet-and-greet at the Creston store.

Up next, the Spartans hit the road to face NIACC on Wednesday before returning home to host Ellsworth on Saturday.