Iowa State came into the night at 24-4, 13-3 in the Big 12 against an always talented Baylor squad. Big 12 title on the line in Ames. Iowa State went with the starting 5 of Emily Ryan, Lexi Donarski, Maddie Frederick, Ashley Joens, and Morgan Kane.
The first quarter saw a hot start from the Lady Bears, not missing a shot for the first three minutes of the game. That would be the story of the night, as the Cyclones were playing catch up from the beginning. Iowa State was able to make it a one-point game by the end of the first quarter, despite shooting just 6-18 from the field.