The Southwestern Spartans women's basketball team fell to Grand View University JV, 69-43, on November 21 at home, dropping to 1-5 on the season. Despite strong individual performances from Brooklyn Hadl and Gabby Dwanyen, the Spartans were unable to overcome Grand View's balanced attack.

Game Recap
Southwestern trailed 15-13 after the first quarter but faced offensive struggles in the second, scoring just 8 points and heading into halftime down 25-21. Grand View JV found their rhythm in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 22-16 in the third quarter and closing with a 22-6 run in the fourth.

Key Performances

• Brooklyn Hadl led the Spartans with 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting, adding 7 rebounds.
• Gabby Dwanyen recorded a double-double, contributing 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
• The Spartans out-rebounded Grand View 44-39 but committed 25 turnovers and struggled from beyond the arc, finishing 0-for-11 from three-point range.

Looking Ahead
The Spartans will look to regroup when they travel to face Johnson County Community College on November 26. Southwestern will then kick off ICCAC play at home against DMACC on November 30.

Follow along for updates and game coverage as the Spartans aim to turn the corner heading into conference play.