Cyclone women beat Oklahoma, advance to Big 12 championship game

Iowa State guard Ashley Joens drives up court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa.…

Iowa State guard Ashley Joens drives up court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

by: John Sears

Posted: Mar 11, 2023 / 05:11 PM CST

Updated: Mar 11, 2023 / 06:13 PM CST

KANSAS CITY – The 3-seed Iowa State women beat 2-seed Oklahoma Saturday afternoon in the conference semifinals, 82-72 to advance to the Big 12 championship game.

Ashley Joens led ISU with 22 points, Lexi Donarski had 20, Nyamer Diew added 19.

This is the Cyclones first appearance in the title game since 2019. The last time ISU won the Big 12 tournament came 22 years ago in 2001.

Iowa State will take on Texas Sunday at 1pm for the championship.