Hawkeyes Set School Record for Runs in 34-5 Rout of UW-Platteville

Iowa baseball team breaks 36-year-old program record with 34 runs in Tuesday night victory

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The University of Iowa baseball team broke a 36-year-old program record on Tuesday night, erupting for 34 runs in a 34-5 victory over UW-Platteville at Duane Banks Field. Eight Hawkeyes posted multi-hit performances as Iowa finished with 28 hits. Senior Kooper Schulte led the charge, going 5-for-6 with three doubles and a triple, finishing a home run shy of the cycle.

Why it matters

The Hawkeyes' offensive outburst is a significant milestone, surpassing the previous school record of 32 runs set in 1989. This performance showcases the team's offensive firepower and ability to dominate opponents, which could bode well for their season ahead.

The details

Iowa used nine pitchers in a scheduled bullpen game, with Nick Terhaar making his Hawkeye debut and first career start, earning the win after tossing two no-hit innings with two strikeouts. Redshirt juniors Kellen Strohmeyer and Jaylen Ziegler each drove in five runs, while redshirt freshmen Kyle Alivo and Brett White and graduate student Matthew Delgado added four RBIs apiece. Delgado, Strohmeyer and White each homered for the Hawkeyes.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night, February 18, 2026.
  • The previous school record of 32 runs was set in 1989 against Quincy.
  • Tuesday's contest is believed to be the earliest home opener in program history, topping a February 15 game against Loras in 2024.

The players

Rick Heller

The head coach of the University of Iowa baseball team.

Kooper Schulte

A senior on the Iowa baseball team who led the charge, going 5-for-6 with three doubles and a triple, finishing a home run shy of the cycle.

Kellen Strohmeyer

A redshirt junior on the Iowa baseball team who drove in five runs.

Jaylen Ziegler

A redshirt junior on the Iowa baseball team who drove in five runs.

Kyle Alivo

A redshirt freshman on the Iowa baseball team who added four RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“Before the game we talked about the fact that we had a long weekend, got back at four in the morning with flight stuff, and how it would have been really easy to sleepwalk through this one. We challenged everyone to come out with great energy and focus and play as well as we can tonight. Rare opportunity to play this early in February, so I was really proud of our guys offensively. We didn't throw any at‑bats away.”

— Rick Heller, Head Coach (1630kcjj.com)

What’s next

The Hawkeyes (3-1) will travel to Boca Raton, Florida, for a three-game series at Florida Atlantic from February 20-22.

The takeaway

The Hawkeyes' record-breaking offensive performance showcases the team's depth and ability to dominate opponents, which could be a sign of great things to come for the Iowa baseball program this season.