The Cyclones, who are searching for their first win of the season, are still looking after falling to No. 8 Oklahoma on Friday. Iowa State fell behind early and never recovered, losing 196.375-193.675.

Even in the loss, the Cyclones put up their second highest score of the season and their highest score on the road. Iowa State fell to 0-5 and 0-3 in conference play.

Oklahoma came out of the gate on fire, posting a 49.300 on vault. Kiara Redmond-Sturms landed a perfect 10.000 to put an exclamation point on the Sooners’ strong performance.

Jasmine Thompson led the Cyclones in the first rotation with a 9.850 on the uneven bars, but Iowa State still trailed 49.300-48.200.

Iowa State found success in the second rotation. They posted a new season high on vault with a score of 48.850.

Nikki Dilbert excelled on vault with a 9.875. She was also the top all-around performer for the Cyclones once again. The sophomore has been the anchor for the Cyclones all season and Friday night proved no differently.

Halfway through the meet, Oklahoma led Iowa State 98.500-97.100.

Iowa State finally cut into Oklahoma’s lead in the third rotation while on floor. Katie Sweetin tied a season-high with a score of 9.850 and Thompson had a strong showing with a 9.825.

Iowa State posted a 48.825 on floor and kept the Sooners at bay heading into the fourth rotation, trailing 147.150-145.925.

Oklahoma showed why they are the best team in the Big 12 with their dominant performance on floor exercise to close out the meet. They posted a 49.225 while Iowa State could only muster a 47.750 on the balance beam.

Dilbert led the team with a career-best 9.825 and Ceilia Maccani scored a 9.775.

Dilbert tied for second in the all-around with a 39.275 and Thompson placed fourth with a 38.525.

Oklahoma’s Redmond-Sturms won the all-around with an astonishing 39.500, which included her perfect 10 on vault.

The Cyclones look to capture their first win of the season when they take on in-state rival Iowa in the Cy-Hawk series. The meet is at 7 p.m. Friday at Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State has already clinched this year’s Cy-Hawk series with a commanding 16-5 lead with only three events remaining. It is the second time in three years that Iowa State has won the challenge.