Iowa Baseball Swept by No. 14 USC

Hawkeyes outscored 23-7 in three-game series against Trojans

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:04am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric planes in vibrant colors, conceptually representing the Iowa baseball team's series loss against USC.A cubist interpretation of the Iowa baseball team's struggles against a highly ranked USC squad, with the game's action deconstructed into a dynamic geometric composition.Iowa City Today

The Iowa baseball team was swept in a three-game road series by No. 14 USC. The Hawkeyes were outscored by the Trojans, 23-7, over the three games, moving to 5-10 in Big Ten play and 18-15 overall on the season.

Why it matters

This series sweep highlights the challenges Iowa has faced this season against top-ranked opponents, as they continue to struggle to find consistency and compete with elite teams in the Big Ten.

The details

Senior second baseman Gable Mitchell was the most consistent Hawkeye offensively, going 4-for-12 with two RBIs and two runs scored. The Iowa pitching staff surrendered 25 hits over the weekend, as Justin Hackett, Maddux Frese, and Logan Runde were each tagged with losses.

  • The series took place from April 10-12, 2026.
  • Iowa will return home for a midweek matchup with Bradley on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Gable Mitchell

A senior second baseman for the Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team.

Mason Edwards

The starting pitcher for USC who recorded 16 strikeouts in the series opener.

Andrew Lamb

A USC player who drove in two runs in the series opener.

Isaac Cadena

A USC player who hit a two-run homer in the series finale.

Augie Lopez

The USC designated hitter who hit home runs in back-to-back games.

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What they’re saying

“The Iowa baseball team was swept in a three-game road series by No. 14 USC.”

— Jackson Miller, Author

What’s next

The Hawkeyes return home for a midweek matchup with Bradley at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:02 p.m. CST and will be broadcast on Big Ten Plus and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

The takeaway

This series sweep highlights the continued struggles for the Iowa baseball team against top-ranked opponents in the Big Ten, as they look to rebound and find more consistency heading into the final stretch of the regular season.