The University of South Dakota softball team faces the Iowa State Cyclones in their second matchup of the season on April 14, 2026, at the Cyclone Softball Complex in Ames, Iowa. South Dakota (10-28-1, 2-7 Summit) seeks redemption after a three-game sweep by North Dakota State last weekend, where standout Brooke Carey hit .556. In their first encounter this season, the Cyclones topped the Coyotes 9-4, marking their dominance in the series historically with Iowa State leading 9-1 overall.

By the Numbers
  • South Dakota holds a .380 batting average leader in Brooke Carey with 46 hits.
  • Iowa State's Reagan Bartholomew boasts a .437 batting average with 12 home runs.
State of Play
  • The Coyotes are struggling in Summit play with a 2-7 record this season.
  • Iowa State has a 5-10 record in Big 12 games after a recent series loss to Oklahoma State.
What's Next

Following the matchup against Iowa State, South Dakota aims to adjust their strategy to improve their Summit League standing, focusing on performance consistency at the plate and in the circle.

Bottom Line

The upcoming clash is pivotal for South Dakota to showcase growth and resilience as they strive to overcome a challenging season and seek a rare victory against Iowa State.