The Cyclone softball team is currently stringing together a stretch of nine straight games, though not nine straight wins or losses.

Nine games in a row have been rained out, resulting in either cancellations or postponements.

When a double-header Tuesday against Creighton was postponed until March 31, it ensured that the Cyclones would head into Big 12 action without having played a game in nearly two weeks.

“It’s time off that we weren’t expecting and that we haven’t taken before, but I think now we’re well rested,” coach Stacy Gemeinhardt-Cesler said. “We were able to work on some things this week and I think we will definitely be prepared when we go to play on Saturday.”

After a trip to California to play in the Louisville Slugger Classic ended with the Cyclones not getting to play a single game, Gemeinhardt-Cesler’s squad is chomping at the bit to hit the diamond.

“It’s frustrating for us because we want to play and we’re really excited to play,” said infielder Dalyn Varela. “I do think it’s good though for our pitchers because they’ve thrown a lot of innings and some of their arms are hurting.”

The Cyclones are scheduled to get back into action this weekend with two games against Oklahoma State at the Southwest Athletic Complex in Ames. The first game will be played at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by a noon game Sunday.