Thursday, May 24
Tampa, Fla.
1:30 p.m.
University of North Florida
vs
NCAA East Preliminary
Players Mentioned
Photo by: Todd Drexler
Tyler Stahl Advances to 1500m Quarterfinal at NCAA East Prelim
5/24/2018 7:38:00 PM | Men's Track
Meet:Â NCAA East Preliminary
Location:Â USF Track & Field Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
Date:Â Thursday, May 24, 2018
Results Link
Final Results: PDF
STARTING BLOCK
On the opening day of competition at the NCAA East Preliminary, North Florida senior Tyler Stahl advanced to the quarterfinals of the 1500m and standout junior Nick Morken closed his strong season, narrowly missing a spot in the same event.
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AROUND THE TRACK
- Senior Tyler Stahl extended his collegiate career by at least one more race, finishing fifth in his heat and 13th overall in the 1500m with a time of 3:47 to advance to Saturday's quarterfinal round of the event. Stahl looks to become the first UNF men's track athlete to qualify for the NCAA D1 Nationals
- Junior Nick Morken posted a time of 3:53 in finishing sixth in his 1500m heat, just 0.20 seconds behind the fifth place runner.Â
- The Top 5 finishers in each of four heats along with the next four fastest times advanced to Saturday's quarterfinal round of the event. The quarterfinal features two heats of 12 with the Top 5 finishers in each heat and next two fastest times advancing to the NCAA Championship meet
UP NEXT:
Junior Fynn Timm will run on Friday in the 3,000m Steeplechase at 8 p.m. Stahl will run in the 1500m quarterfinals on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Pigg's Points (Comments from Head Coach Jeff Pigg)
"Tyler ran a very smart, tactical race. He ran a very nice final straightaway to move into a qualifying position. He is not ready for his senior season to end. He is running the best of his entire career at a perfect time.
"Nick ran solid but got clipped with a lap to go while leading his heat. He fought his way back up to sixth. Our protest was denied, siting incidental contact. He has had a great outdoor season and thankfully he has another season to run for us."
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13. Tyler Stahl - 3:47.95 (qualified for quarterfinals)
40. Nick Morken - 3:53.48
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Location:Â USF Track & Field Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
Date:Â Thursday, May 24, 2018
Results Link
Final Results: PDF
STARTING BLOCK
On the opening day of competition at the NCAA East Preliminary, North Florida senior Tyler Stahl advanced to the quarterfinals of the 1500m and standout junior Nick Morken closed his strong season, narrowly missing a spot in the same event.
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AROUND THE TRACK
- Senior Tyler Stahl extended his collegiate career by at least one more race, finishing fifth in his heat and 13th overall in the 1500m with a time of 3:47 to advance to Saturday's quarterfinal round of the event. Stahl looks to become the first UNF men's track athlete to qualify for the NCAA D1 Nationals
- Junior Nick Morken posted a time of 3:53 in finishing sixth in his 1500m heat, just 0.20 seconds behind the fifth place runner.Â
- The Top 5 finishers in each of four heats along with the next four fastest times advanced to Saturday's quarterfinal round of the event. The quarterfinal features two heats of 12 with the Top 5 finishers in each heat and next two fastest times advancing to the NCAA Championship meet
UP NEXT:
Junior Fynn Timm will run on Friday in the 3,000m Steeplechase at 8 p.m. Stahl will run in the 1500m quarterfinals on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Pigg's Points (Comments from Head Coach Jeff Pigg)
"Tyler ran a very smart, tactical race. He ran a very nice final straightaway to move into a qualifying position. He is not ready for his senior season to end. He is running the best of his entire career at a perfect time.
"Nick ran solid but got clipped with a lap to go while leading his heat. He fought his way back up to sixth. Our protest was denied, siting incidental contact. He has had a great outdoor season and thankfully he has another season to run for us."
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UNF RESULTS
1500m13. Tyler Stahl - 3:47.95 (qualified for quarterfinals)
40. Nick Morken - 3:53.48
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