The Iowa State Cyclones faced a tough start at the Mardi Gras Mambo tournament, suffering two losses in a row. In their first game against Stephen F. Austin (SFA), the Cyclones fell short in extra innings with a 4-3 defeat. The day continued with another loss, this time to Southeastern Louisiana with a score of 9-3. These back-to-back losses brought Iowa State’s record to 6-9 for the season.
Battling Stephen F. Austin
The first game of the day saw sophomore Aziza Rodriguez take the mound for the Cyclones against SFA. Despite a strong start with three runs in the first inning, including a two-run home run from junior Sydney Malott, Iowa State’s offense struggled to maintain momentum. The game remained tied at 3-3 into extra innings, where a tough RBI single from SFA secured the win. The Cyclones faced missed opportunities in a game that could have set a positive tone for the tournament. Facing Southeastern Louisiana
In their second game of the day, the Cyclones turned to freshman Abby Huhn as their starting pitcher against Southeastern Louisiana. Iowa State took an early lead with two runs in the second inning, but the Lions quickly responded, tying the game in the third. Despite a brief lead after an RBI single from junior Tatum Johnson, the Cyclones couldn’t hold off Southeastern Louisiana’s relentless offense. The Lions dominated the later innings, securing a 9-3 victory over Iowa State.
In their second game of the day, the Cyclones turned to freshman Abby Huhn as their starting pitcher against Southeastern Louisiana. Iowa State took an early lead with two runs in the second inning, but the Lions quickly responded, tying the game in the third. Despite a brief lead after an RBI single from junior Tatum Johnson, the Cyclones couldn’t hold off Southeastern Louisiana’s relentless offense. The Lions dominated the later innings, securing a 9-3 victory over Iowa State.
As the Cyclones regroup for their next game against Houston Christian, the team looks to bounce back from their tough losses at the Mardi Gras Mambo tournament. Stay tuned for more updates on Iowa State’s softball season as they continue to battle on the field.
