MONROE, La. – A five-run fifth inning propelled Southeast Missouri (1-2) to a 6-2 win over Louisiana-Monroe (2-1) Sunday afternoon in the series finale between the teams.

Tied, 1-1, after four innings, SEMO scored five runs four of which were unearned after the Warhawks committed two errors.

With a runner on and one out, Andrew Keck reached on an error and Connor Basler scored. Immediately after a pitching change, Keck stole second. Tyler Wilber followed with a walk and Keck stole third. On the next play, Justin Dirden reached on an error and Keck scored. Wilber touched home when Austin Blazevic grounded out to second. Wade Stauss then hit a two-run home run to give SEMO a 6-1 advantage.

Colby Deaville hit a one-out sole home run in the bottom of the fifth inning for ULM's final run of the game.

Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference pitcher Noah Niznik (1-0) picked up the win. Niznik tossed six strong innings allowing two runs on five hits, while striking out three and walking one.

SEMO's bullpen tossed three scoreless no-hit innings the rest of the way.

The Redhawks outhit ULM, 8-4.

Danny Wright (2-for-5) and Keck (3-for-5) combined for five of the hits at the top of SEMO's lineup. Wilber scored two runs, while Stauss added two RBI.

Trace Henry went 2-for-4 with a run scored to lead ULM.

Kayleb Sanderson (0-1) suffered the loss. Sanderson allowed three hits and three runs in 4.1 innings. He struck out five and walked three, as well.

SEMO travels to Southeastern Conference member Kentucky on Feb. 18.