UIU baseball picked up a pair of wins in Bolivar, Mo. on Saturday as they defeated Southwest Baptist by scores of 5-0 and 6-5. The Peacocks have won five out of their last six contests. Upper Iowa improved to 10-12 overall and 6-5 in the GLVC.
 
Ethan Bombardier had a six-inning no-hitter in game one, while Gabe Olson allowed one hit in his one inning of work. The duo combined for the team's second shutout of the campaign. 
 
The two teams wrap up the series on Sunday with a single game starting at 12 p.m.
 
GAME ONE UIU-5, SBU-0
The Peacocks made their way onto the scoreboard in the first inning when Gunnar Wicklund singled to right-center, driving in Ethan Sawyer for an early 1-0 lead. UIU then extended its advantage in the third inning, with Wicklund doubled to right field to score Sawyer once again, putting the Peacocks up 2-0. Moments later, Wicklund came across home plate on a wild pitch, giving Upper Iowa a 3-0 lead.

In the fourth inning, the Peacocks scored their final runs on a two-RBI single from Bryce Hall. Hall, extending the lead to 5-0.

Wicklund led the team with three hits, while Hall followed with two. 
 
GAME ONE UIU-6, SBU-5
 
UIU got off to a hot start in the first inning, scoring four of their six total runs in the opening frame. 

The Peacocks quickly took control in the first inning. Sawyer crossed the plate on a wild pitch, followed by a single from Hall, bringing in Wicklund to make it 2-0. Shortly after, Thane Meiners came up with a big hit, singling up the middle to drive in two more runs, as Hall and Wicklund scored, putting UIU ahead 4-0.

Upper Iowa continued to add to their lead in the second inning when Jared Grams grounded out to the pitcher, allowing Paul Safranski to score and stretch the lead to 5-0. In the fourth, Sawyer's sacrifice fly to right field brought in Safranski to make it 6-0.

The Bearcats responded with two runs in the fourth inning. SBU got on the board with a solo home run, cutting the deficit to 6-1. The momentum shifted further in SBU's favor as they continued to chip away in the seventh. They scored three runs in the final frame, cutting the deficit to 6-5, but it was not enough to overcome the Peacocks. 

Despite the late rally, UIU's pitching staff held firm in the final innings to secure the win. The Peacocks' early offensive outburst was enough to withstand the Bearcats' comeback attempt.

Isaiah Maes (4-2) picked up the win on the mound after four innings of work, allowing five hits and two runs. William Kiburis, JJ Vargas and Tyler Glowacki each made an appearance out of the bullpen. Glowacki picked up his first save on the mound this season.