LAS VEGAS – Iowa State (5-3) swept its competition on the second day of the UNLV Desert Classic, dispatching of both UC Santa Barbara (1-7) and Bradley (0-3).

Iowa State used a sixth-inning rally against UCSB and a seventh-inning rally against Bradley to come from behind in both contests and win.

Angelina Allen had a monster day, notching seven RBI on five hits with three homers.

ISU 11, UCSB 9

Iowa State started the second day of the UNLV Desert Classic in dramatic fashion, overcoming a five-run deficit to defeat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 11-9 in come-from-behind fashion. Of ISU’s four wins, three have featured late-inning heroics to overcome early deficits – including both games against the Gauchos.

Angelina Allen had three hits and three RBI against UCSB, launching her first homer of the season. Ashley Minor and Olivia Wardlow also had multi-hit games for the Cyclones while Milyasia Ochoa joined Allen with a multi-RBI outing.

Four pitchers saw action for the Cyclones, as the game was bookended by a pair of freshmen. Aziza Rodriguez started the game, going 2.1 innings and Lauren Schurman ended the game, pitching 3.0 innings and striking out three.

 lks, 4 strikeouts

ISU 10, Bradley 7

Iowa State defeated Bradley in its second game of the day, again using a late-inning rally to claim victory. Down 7-6 in the seventh inning, Iowa State used a four-run seventh inning to pull ahead and sweep the day.

Angelina Allen had a monster performance, accruing two homers on the afternoon and tallying four RBI. Camille Marin and Olivia Wardlow also had multiple hits in the game. Tiana Poole matched Allen’s four RBI and also had a three-run shot.

Saya Swain picked up her third win of the early season, striking out five. Lauren Schurman got her first career start and struck out two.

Saturday Notes

Home Runs

Iowa State: Tiana Poole (1), Angelina Allen (2)

Bradley: Tori Meyer (1)

 WP – Saya Swain (3-1): 5.0 IP, 3 hits, 4 runs (1 earned), 3 walks, 5 strikeouts

SV – N/A

LP – Abbott Badley (0-1): 1.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 0 strikeouts

 On Deck

The Cyclones will wrap up the UNLV Desert Classic tomorrow, Feb. 18, when it faces off with Bradley for a second time at 11:30 a.m. CT. Tomorrow’s matchup will be streamed live on YouTube.