Block named MVC Women's Field Athlete of the Week

Jan 16

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Indiana Invitational

Jan 24

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Don Denoon Classic

Jan 30

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PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational

Feb 13

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Heartland Invitational

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Missouri Valley Conference Championships

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NCAA Indoor Championships

Mar 20

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Margaret Simmons Invitational

Mar 27

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Photo by: Will Becque

12/13/2016 | 1:24:00 | Track and Field

The senior thrower won her first collegiate event title at the Saluki Fast Start.

By: Will Becque, SIUSalukis.com

ST. LOUIS -- Southern Illinois senior thrower Freya Block has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week, the Valley announced Tuesday.

Female Field Athlete of the Week
Freya Block, Sr., Southern Illinois

Block posted her first collegiate win of her career in the weight throw Saturday at the Saluki Fast Start. Block's winning toss of 65'-3.5" (19.90m) is the furthest throw in the Missouri Valley Conference this season, and the seventh-furthest in the nation this season.