Iowa State at Oklahoma

Recap

The Big Storyline: For the second week in a row, Oklahoma came out and scored 198-plus while Iowa State came in and scored a season high and did not have to count a fall, a big accomplishment in the young season.

Implications: Oklahoma will remain No. 1 nationally and No.1 in the Big 12. Iowa State will stay No. 4 in the Big 12 and will maintain its spot on the regionals bubble as long as it continues to put up numbers in the 195s. However, in the long run, 196s are what it’s going to take to make regionals.

Preview

Current Rankings: No. 43 Iowa State at No. 1 Oklahoma

Why You Should Make Time to Tune in: While this meet may be a little lopsided rankings wise, there are still some important storylines. Conference wise, both teams have a 1-0 record, so any victory will be important. Oklahoma has cruised through its season, but KJ Kindler may take this opportunity to rest some of her frequently used athletes and give alternates a chance to get competition experience. Iowa State came very close to scoring a 196 after only counting one score below a 9.600. The Cyclones will want a high road score to count toward NQS, so a good showing will be necessary.

Need More Proof? Loganne Basuel made her season debut on balance beam for a 9.900 at the Cyclones’ most recent meet, and Maddie Diab scored a season high 9.925 on floor. These routines will be ones to watch for high scores at the Lloyd Noble Center. For Oklahoma, the beam rotation will be one to watch after tallying a 49.725—the third highest beam total in program history—last time out. Look out for Olivia Trautman, who scored a 9.950 on her first routine back this season.