Hawkeyes Run Rule Wartburg in 13-0 Victory

Iowa baseball team dominates Division III opponent in seven-inning game

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Wartburg College 13-0 in a seven-inning game on Tuesday evening at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes broke open the game with a seven-run third inning and added three runs each in the fifth and sixth innings to cruise to the victory.

Why it matters

This non-conference matchup allowed Iowa to get playing time for several young pitchers and build momentum heading into a tough three-game stretch at the Frisco College Baseball Classic against Alabama, Houston, and Oregon State.

The details

Iowa's offense was led by Kooper Schulte, who had two hits and four RBIs. The Hawkeyes' pitching staff held Wartburg to just three hits across the seven innings, with Brady Ferguson earning the win in his first collegiate start. Six other Iowa pitchers saw action in the scheduled bullpen game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2026.
  • This was the first meeting between Iowa and Wartburg since 1987.

The players

Kooper Schulte

An Iowa player who led the team with two hits and four RBIs in the victory.

Brady Ferguson

The Iowa pitcher who earned the win in his first collegiate start, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out three over two innings.

Rick Heller

The head coach of the Iowa baseball team, who praised the pitching performance in the game.

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What they’re saying

“The story today was that the pitchers did a great job. Only allowing one leadoff hitter to reach base throughout the entire game. A three-hit shutout with a bunch of guys going out there, you can't beat that.”

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

What’s next

The Hawkeyes (6-2) will travel to Frisco, Texas, for the Frisco College Baseball Classic, where they will face Alabama, Houston and Oregon State. All three games will be broadcast on D1Baseball and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

The takeaway

This lopsided victory over a Division III opponent allowed Iowa to get valuable playing time for its young pitchers and build momentum heading into a challenging three-game stretch against top-tier competition at the Frisco College Baseball Classic.