After being thumped by Baylor in their last outing, the Cyclones needed a strong performance against Kansas State.

Iowa State received just that, sweeping the Wildcats (25-12, 25-16, 27-25).

Iowa State wasted no time building momentum in the match, dominating the first set.

The Cyclones benefitted from early production from their heavy-hitting blockers: junior Grace Lazard, senior Alexis Conaway and redshirt senior Samara West.

The blockers’ contributions would hand Iowa State an 8-1 lead. The Cyclones wouldn’t look back, cruising to a first set win.

The second set featured sloppy play from the Wildcats that the Cyclones capitalized on.

Kansas State hit -.140 in the second set with 11 attack errors.

In the third set, the Wildcats proved they wouldn’t be defeated easily. Kansas State jumped out to a 5-1 lead.

Iowa State would respond with a couple of its own runs. Ultimately, Iowa State’s offensive arsenal paired with solid defense would be enough for the Cyclones to win the set.