IOWA CITY, Iowa (Interstat) — The Iowa Hawkeyes overcame an early deficit to defeat the Lindenwood Lions 11-6 on Friday at Duane Banks Field. Iowa starter Jaron Bleeker earned the win, striking out eight over six innings while allowing two runs on five hits. Lindenwood’s Josh Newell took the loss, surrendering three runs in 5 1/3 innings.

The Lions built a 6-1 lead, but Iowa chipped away. Kooper Schulte hit a solo homer in the fifth before a three-run seventh, highlighted by Mitch Wood’s three-run blast, put the Hawkeyes ahead for good. Jaylen Ziegler added three hits and two RBIs for Iowa. Lindenwood’s Tyler Ellis went 3-for-4 with an RBI in the loss. Iowa improved to 6-4, while Lindenwood fell to 5-8. The teams continue their series Saturday.