Iowa Baseball Dominates St. Thomas in Midweek Win

Hawkeyes move to 11-5 on the season after 7-2 victory over the Tommies

Mar. 10, 2026 at 11:48pm

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The Iowa Baseball team picked up a dominant 7-2 win over St. Thomas in their first Division I midweek game of the year. The Hawkeyes held the Tommies to just two hits and moved to 11-5 on the season, finishing their homestand with a 4-1 record.

Why it matters

This win over a Division I opponent is an important step for the Hawkeyes as they look to build momentum heading into their weekend series at Penn State. Midweek games provide an opportunity for the team to get additional players on the mound and evaluate their depth ahead of the tougher conference schedule.

The details

Iowa head coach Rick Heller was pleased with his team's workmanlike approach, noting the importance of getting multiple pitchers on the mound in midweek games. The Hawkeyes' offense also produced, scoring seven runs to secure the victory.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Iowa's homestand, in which they went 4-1, concluded with this win over St. Thomas.

The players

Rick Heller

The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“A workman like approach on Tuesday, the Iowa Baseball team took care of business in their first DI midweek game of the year.”

— Rick Heller, Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

The Hawkeyes will now travel to Penn State for a weekend series against the Nittany Lions.

The takeaway

This win over a Division I opponent demonstrates the depth and versatility of the Iowa Baseball team as they continue to build momentum ahead of their conference schedule.