
Iowa Hawkeyes Rally to Top Illinois in Big Ten Tournament
Iowa erased a four‑run hole, driven by clutch hits from Max Burt and Joey Nerat, to defeat Illinois 10‑6 and advance to face Michigan State.
May 20, 2026
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Iowa erased a four‑run hole, driven by clutch hits from Max Burt and Joey Nerat, to defeat Illinois 10‑6 and advance to face Michigan State.

Iowa’s baseball team completed a three‑game sweep of Purdue at Principal Park, securing the eighth seed for the Big Ten Tournament and showcasing a potent offense and steady bullpen.

The Hawkeyes erased a 5-0 deficit, powered by two home runs from Nerat and a nine‑strikeout outing from Alivo, to defeat Purdue 10-7 in the first game of their series.