Iowa State returns one of softball’s most stable rosters, but an intriguing group of newcomers will compete for time as the Cyclones try to return to the NCAA tournament.

Iowa State doesn’t have Sami Williams, but the Cyclones do have Mikayla Ramos and just about everyone else who helped the program reach the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1988.

In our latest Big 12 Notebook, Graham Hays takes an in-depth look at pitching in the conference, Oklahoma’s Mackenzie Donihoo and much more.

We’ve made it to Week Five! Take a look at the intriguing storylines and players to watch during the fourth week of play.

Giselle Juarez returned for Oklahoma, but much of the Big 12 is still waiting to start the 2021 season.

Texas Tech has a fresh face at head coach, Texas has a tough two-way talent to replace and Oklahoma is once again the headliner.