Cyclones eye midweek perfection versus South Dakota
Iowa State softball closes out their four-game homestand Tuesday afternoon, hosting the South Dakota Coyotes softball at the Cyclone Softball Complex. First pitch is set for 4 p. m.
in Ames, with the Cyclones aiming to bounce back and keep their midweek record spotless. Iowa State (24-17, 5-10 Big 12) enters the matchup after a challenging weekend against a ranked Oklahoma State Cowgirls softball squad, dropping two of three. Despite the series loss, the Cyclones have been dominant in midweek contests, boasting a perfect 4-0 record—a trend they’ll look to continue against a struggling South Dakota side.
The Coyotes (10-28-1) arrive in Ames having lost four straight and eight of their last ten games, including a tough weekend in which they were heavily outscored by North Dakota State. Tuesday marks one of their final midweek opportunities to reset before the season’s stretch run. Offensive Firepower Leads ISU Iowa State’s offense has been one of its biggest strengths, powered by standout senior Reagan Bartholomew.
She leads the team across nearly every major category, hitting . 437 with 12 home runs, 55 hits, and 43 runs scored—numbers that place her among the Big 12’s elite. Support around her has been just as impactful.
Tatum Johnson paces the team with 43 RBI while ranking near the top in both runs and hits. Kadence Shepherd adds another power threat with 11 home runs and 38 RBI, giving the Cyclones multiple ways to do damage at the plate. As a team, ISU is hitting an impressive .