SEMO vs. Northern Illinois baseball

Southeast Missouri State pitcher Bryan McNeely (36) throws a pitch to a Northen Illinois batter in the top of the first inning of a game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State pitcher Bryan McNeely (36) turns to secure an out at second base as Northern Illinois runner Tommy Szczasny (20) advances to third in the top of the fourth inning of a game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

After stepping on second base for one out, Southeast Missouri State infielder Tyler Wilber (9) slings the ball to first base to convert a double play in the top of the third inning of a game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. The Northern Illinois runner at first base was ruled safe. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State catcher Wade Stauss (13) talks to pitcher Bryan McNeely (36) as he returns to the mound during a game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State third baseman Connor Basler (2) hops to throw to first base to secure the second out in the top of the third inning in a game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State shortstop Tyler Wilber (9) flips the ball towards the mound from behind his back after securing the final out in the top of the third inning, stranding one Northern Illinois runner on base Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State center fielder Danny Wright (19) catches a fly ball to secure the third out in the top of the fourth inning of a game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State right fielder Justin Dirden (23) bumps fists with head coach Andy Sawyers after hitting a 2-RBI home run in the bottom of the third inning of a game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State baserunner Tyler Wilber (9) locks arms with teammate Justin Dirden (23) as he crosses home plate after a home run in the bottom of the third inning of a game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State shortstop Tyler Wilber (9) high fives teammates on his way back into the dugout after securing the final out in the top of the third inning, stranding one Northern Illinois runner on base Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State head coach Andy Sawyers looks to the dugout after contesting a call Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)