Big Oklahoma bats prove tough for the Cyclones
Iowa State sophomore Carli Spelhaug celebrates with her first base coach after getting on base in the Cyclones’ game against No.1 Oklahoma on March 26. (Photo courtesy of Luke Lu/Iowa State Athletics Communications)
March 27, 2021
The Iowa State Cyclones faced the Oklahoma Sooners again on Saturday in Ames, Iowa.
The Sooners started off hot in the top of the first, 2-0.
The Cyclones responded with defensive efforts from junior Mikayla Ramos, who threw out an Oklahoma runner trying to steal second base.
Oklahoma’s offense came back. To finish off the second, three Sooners made it across home base to make it 5-0.
In the bottom of the third, Sami Williams hit a double which allowed her to become Iowa State’s all time hits leader.
The Cyclones got on the board due to Oklahoma’s pitcher hitting sophomore Alesia Ranches.
The Sooners added another two runs extending their lead 7-1.
Sophomore Carli Spelhaug hit a home run to shift momentum making it 7-2.
A Sooner three run homer finished off the game, 10-2.
The Cyclones will play the series finale versus the Sooners at noon Sunday.
