Block’s Season Ends Just Shy of NCAA Championships Berth

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Natalie Block competed in the quarterfinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA West Preliminary Round hosted by Arkansas at John McDonnell Field Saturday. With a time of 56.82, the second-fastest time of her career, Block placed 12th overall in a highly competitive field. Despite ranking among the top times of the day, the event's automatic qualifying format resulted in her finishing just shy of a berth to the NCAA Championships semifinals in Eugene, Ore. "Finishing 12th, but without a "q" after your time definitely stings," said head coach Andrew Basler . Natalie did not have a...