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Photos: OU vs. Iowa State in Big 12 softball tournament semifinals

Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) celebrates after hitting a double during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) celebrates after hitting a double during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Fans attend the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Fans attend the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma players get ready to play in the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma players get ready to play in the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma first base Cydney Sanders (1) tags Iowa State catcher Mikayla Ramos (44) out at first during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma first base Cydney Sanders (1) tags Iowa State catcher Mikayla Ramos (44) out at first during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma first base Cydney Sanders (1) celebrates after tagging a runner out at first during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma first base Cydney Sanders (1) celebrates after tagging a runner out at first during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) celebrates after hitting a double during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) celebrates after hitting a double during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma utility Alyssa Brito (33) slides into third safe during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma utility Alyssa Brito (33) slides into third safe during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Iowa State pitcher Saya Swain (27) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Iowa State pitcher Saya Swain (27) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Iowa State pitcher Saya Swain (27) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Iowa State pitcher Saya Swain (27) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Fans watch during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Fans watch during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) celebrates after ending an inning during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma starting pitcher Alex Storako (8) celebrates after ending an inning during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Iowa State infielder Angelina Allen (23) catches a pop fly during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Iowa State infielder Angelina Allen (23) catches a pop fly during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma second baseman Tiare Jennings (23) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma second baseman Tiare Jennings (23) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma outfielder Rylie Boone (0) slides into first base during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Rylie Boone (0) slides into first base during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma outfielder Rylie Boone (0) celebrates after scoring during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Rylie Boone (0) celebrates after scoring during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Iowa State pitcher Janessa Jasso (3) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Iowa State pitcher Janessa Jasso (3) pitches during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) hits a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) hits a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) celebrates after hitting a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) celebrates after hitting a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) celebrates after hitting a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) celebrates after hitting a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) celebrates after hitting a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) celebrates after hitting a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma utility Hayley Lee (45) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma utility Hayley Lee (45) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Iowa State pitcher Ellie Spelhaug (32) takes the plate during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Iowa State pitcher Ellie Spelhaug (32) takes the plate during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) catches a pop fly in the infield during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons (3) catches a pop fly in the infield during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Iowa State catcher Mikayla Ramos (44) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Iowa State catcher Mikayla Ramos (44) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma utility Alyssa Brito (33) catches a pop fly in the infield during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma utility Alyssa Brito (33) catches a pop fly in the infield during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma utility Jocelyn Erickson (7) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma utility Jocelyn Erickson (7) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen (9) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma outfielder Rylie Boone (0) is called safe at first during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Rylie Boone (0) is called safe at first during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) hits a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) hits a home run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) celebrates with the team after hitting abhor run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman (24) celebrates with the team after hitting abhor run during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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Oklahoma first base Cydney Sanders (1) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Oklahoma first base Cydney Sanders (1) hits during the Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
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