AMES — Iowa State soccer hosts Oklahoma on Saturday, and it may very well be the Cyclones probability to snap a four-game shedding streak.

The Sooners aren’t on the high of the Large 12 like in years previous. As a substitute, Oklahoma has the third-worst report within the convention, whereas Iowa State sits in lifeless final. The Sooner have overwhelmed one Large 12 opponent and the Cyclones have but to win a sport towards a convention opponent this season.

However Oklahoma does convey a stronger offense to Ames. Eric Grey is fourth within the convention with 695 speeding yards, and he provides 5 speeding touchdowns. Marvin Mims is available in with 542 receiving yards (third-best within the Large 12) and three receiving touchdowns.

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Iowa State has weapons of its personal in Hunter Dekkers and Xavier Hutchinson, however the Cyclones have struggled in each the receiving and operating video games.

Can Iowa State snap its shedding streak on Saturday?

Observe alongside under to discovered, with reside updates all through the sport.

Time runs out within the first half and the Cyclones cannot get the ball again in time. Iowa State has quite a lot of work to do within the second half.

The Cyclones had quite a lot of momentum on the final drive however as soon as once more struggled to show it right into a landing. Jace Gilbert added three extra factors to Iowa State’s whole however the Cyclones nonetheless path 13-6 within the closing minute of play.

Iowa State’s protection comes up with a collection of massive stops after a holding name towards Oklahoma. The Sooners did nonetheless handle some factors on the board with one other subject purpose from Schmit. Oklahoma took over five-and-a-half minutes off the clock on that final drive.

The Sooners lined up for what gave the impression to be a kick on fourth down, with Oklahoma on the 1-yard line. However as an alternative Michael Turk, the holder, handed to Zach Schmit for a landing. Schmit’s level after kick was good too, that means that he is scored all ten of Oklahoma’s factors to date.

Tie sport heading into the second quarter. Each groups offenses have solely managed a subject purpose, organising a robust defensive sport.

Jace Gilbert capped a 66-yard drive by the Cyclones with a 27-yard subject purpose. Iowa State fails to transform the drive right into a landing however the factors do tie the sport up earlier than the top of the primary quarter.

Iowa State’s protection did stop the Sooners from scoring a landing however Oklahoma nonetheless managed to get factors on the board. Zach Schmit hit a 41-yard subject purpose to place the visiting crew up 3-0.

It certain is sweet to have Cartevious Norton again on the sector nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient for the Cyclones on this drive. Iowa State was marked brief on its third down try, which arrange 4th and 1. Iowa State gave Norton the ball once more, however he was stopped for a lack of one. Oklahoma takes over on the 46-yard line.

Hunter Dekkers tried a cross to Dimitri Stanley nevertheless it was intercepted by Woodi Washington. The replay confirmed that the ball touched the bottom nevertheless it wasn’t reviewed.

Oklahoma took the ball all the best way into the purple zone, the place Myles Buy compelled a fumble towards Eric Grey, which Gerry Vaughn recovered. Iowa State takes over on the 13-yard line.

15:00/Q1: Iowa State drops Kanye West from pregame routine

By means of the primary few video games of the season, the Cyclones ran out onto the sector to “Energy” by Kayne West. However after his show of antisemitism this previous week, Iowa State selected to go along with a special track to begin Saturday’s matchup towards Oklahoma.

How does Iowa State come out robust after the bye week?

Positive, the Cyclones are coming into Saturday’s sport with out a win in over a month. However the excellent news for Iowa State is that this Oklahoma matchup comes after a much-needed bye week for the Cyclones.

“We undoubtedly wanted the week off,” proper guard Zach Ross stated Tuesday. “Everybody’s our bodies are sort of banged up however I feel the vibe across the locker room is constructive and we’re all prepared for this week to play and go get a win.

“All of us took a step again to see the place these inches are off this yr.”

Travis Hines took a take a look at how Iowa State approached the bye week and the way gamers are hoping the break day will helped them towards Oklahoma.

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Limiting Dillon Gabriel

Key for Iowa State: shutting down Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who missed time this season with an damage. It’s no overstatement to say that controlling Gabriel’s manufacturing might make or break this sport.

Listed here are the details. Gabriel left the TCU sport with an obvious head damage. He didn’t play in Oklahoma’s subsequent sport towards Texas. The Sooners misplaced 49-0 and had 5 gamers try to fill the void left by Gabriel. He returned in Oklahoma’s win over Kansas, throwing for 403 yards and two touchdowns.

If you wish to know extra about what Matt Campbell stated about Gabriel throughout Tuesday’s media availability, Alyssa Hertel has you coated.

It begins with one-score video games

All of Iowa State’s losses have been by one landing or much less.

That’s 4 one-score losses in a row and 7 losses out of 10 video games over the previous two seasons. Randy Peterson broke down what the Cyclones have to do to return out on high in these conditions, in addition to answered a number of fan questions forward of Saturday’s matchup.

Alyssa Hertel is the faculty sports activities recruiting reporter for the Des Moines Register. Contact Alyssa at ahertel@dmreg.com or on Twitter @AlyssaHertel.