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RULE 8 / BASE RUNNING 103 NCAA
b. If the defensive player blocks the base (plate) or base line clearly
without possession of the ball, obstruction shall be called. The umpire
shall point and call, “That’s obstruction.” The umpire shall let the play
continue until all play has ceased, call time and award any bases that are
justified in Rule 2. The obstructed runner is awarded at least one base
beyond the base last touched legally before the obstruction.
A.R.—If the base runner collides flagrantly, the runner shall be declared safe on the
obstruction, but will be ejected from the contest. The ball is dead.
Just before this it uses the word "encouraged to avoid" when referring to collisions by runners and defensive players.
After looking at the rule, NCAA has created a broad line for the umpire to follow and I think this was a border line case, By NCAA rules. Avoidance does not seem to be stressed as much as FED rules.
Not having been there I might have to agree with the call. OBS only!!!!!!
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