ISU dropped the series-opening game to BYU in Provo, with a final score of 5-1. Keila Kamoku's two home runs propelled the Cougar offense, while Ailana Agbayani's strong relief pitching sealed the victory for BYU.

By the Numbers
  • Iowa State ISU: 1 run, 3 hits, 1 error
  • BYU: 5 runs, 9 hits, 0 errors
  • Winning Pitcher: Ai Agbayani (BYU) with a 4-1 record
  • Losing Pitcher: Jaiden Ralston (ISU) with a 3-6 record
Yes, But

Iowa State struggled to generate offense, limited to just three hits in the game.

State of Play
  • BYU secured their 24th win of the season.
  • Iowa State's Milaysia Ochoa hit a home run accounting for the Cyclones' lone run.
  • The Cyclones will face BYU in the second game of the series at Gail Miller Field.
What's Next

Iowa State will play BYU in the second game of the series at Gail Miller Field on Friday at 7 p.m. CT, with the game streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort from Iowa State, BYU's offense led by Kamoku and Agbayani's pitching secured a decisive victory in the series opener, setting the stage for a competitive second game.